St. Stephen's
Ward in Canterbury, Kent, England
| Coordinates: | 51.291, 1.084 |
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| OS grid ref: | TR 15 59 |
| Dialling code: | 01227 (Canterbury) |
St. Stephen's is a compact, largely residential ward on the edge of Canterbury in Kent, England, sitting within easy walking distance of the city’s medieval centre. It mixes Victorian terraces and post‑war housing with small local shops, pubs and community centres, and benefits from green corridors along the River Stour that give a pleasant contrast to its urban streets.
Historically it grew as housing for workers serving the city and over time has developed a diverse social mix, with families, long‑standing residents and some students and commuters who work at nearby institutions such as the University of Kent. Local regeneration projects and active community groups help sustain a busy neighbourhood life that feels intimately connected to Canterbury’s cultural and economic heart.
Postcode districts covering St. Stephen's
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 24.1 miles
- Maidstone 24.5 miles
- Gillingham 22.6 miles
- Chatham 24.3 miles
- Folkestone 14.5 miles
- Ashford 13.7 miles
- Margate 13.1 miles
- Canterbury 1 mile
- Sittingbourne 15.5 miles
- Dover 14.3 miles
- Ramsgate 14.4 miles
- Herne Bay 5.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Northgate Ward 0.4 miles
- Westgate Ward 1 mile
- Canterbury Built-up area 1 mile
- Hackington Parish 1.1 miles
- Blean Forest Ward 1.3 miles
- Tyler Hill Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Rough Common Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Barton Ward 1.5 miles
- Broad Oak Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Fordwich Parish 1.9 miles
- Wincheap Ward 2.1 miles
- Blean Built-up area 2.1 miles
Example postcodes in St. Stephen's
CT2 7HB, CT2 7FF, CT2 7SP, CT2 7DH, CT2 7FR, CT2 7EW, CT2 7RN, CT2 7TX, CT2 7RL … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 25.6 miles
- London City Airport 46.8 miles
- Canterbury West Railway Station 0.6 miles
- Canterbury East Railway Station 1.2 miles
Hotels near St. Stephen's Ad
- Number 8 1 mile
- The Hugo - Hotel Concept Canterbury 0.7 miles
- Hampton by Hilton Canterbury 3 0.9 miles
- The Victoria Hotel 3 1.1 miles
- The Falstaff Hotel 4 0.7 miles
- Thanington Hotel 4 1.4 miles
- Castle House Hotel 3 1.1 miles
- The Crescent Turner Hotel 4 4.4 miles
- Howfield Manor Hotel 3 2.9 miles
- Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel 3 1.3 miles
Schools in St. Stephen's
- St Stephen's Infant School Primary
- St Stephen's Junior School Primary
- The Archbishop's School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Canterbury Christ Church University University 0.8 miles
- IFS School of Finance College 0.9 miles
- Dane John Gardens Gardens 1 mile
- University for the Creative Arts - Canterbury University 1.1 miles
- University of Kent University 1.1 miles
- Hadlow College - Canterbury College 1.1 miles
- Canterbury College College 1.2 miles
- Whitstable Harbour Harbour 5.6 miles
- Broome Park Estate 8.2 miles
- Central Beach Beach 10.4 miles
- Eastwell Park Estate 11 miles
- Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum Museum 12.2 miles