Tankerton
Ward in Canterbury, Kent, England
| Coordinates: | 51.362, 1.042 |
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| OS grid ref: | TR 11 66 |
| Dialling code: | 01227 (Canterbury) |
Tankerton is an electoral ward on the northern fringe of the city of Canterbury in Kent, England. It includes the coastal strip around Tankerton Slopes, known for its grassy promenade, rows of colourful beach huts, shingle beach and exposed mudflats on the Thames Estuary that attract walkers, birdwatchers and families at low tide.
The ward is mainly residential - a mix of Victorian and Edwardian villas, post‑war housing and newer developments - served by local shops and cafés, with many residents commuting to nearby Whitstable and Canterbury. Its historic growth as a seaside suburb means tourism and community events play a role in the local economy alongside everyday services and small businesses.
Postcode districts covering Tankerton
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 19.3 miles31 km
- Maidstone 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Gillingham 20 miles32.2 km
- Chatham 22 miles35.4 km
- Folkestone 19.7 miles31.6 km
- Ashford 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Margate 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Canterbury 6.2 miles10 km
- Sittingbourne 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Dover 19.3 miles31 km
- Ramsgate 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Canvey Island 23.4 miles37.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Whitstable Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Swalecliffe Ward 1 mile1.7 km
- Gorrell Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Chestfield Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- West Bay Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Seasalter Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Greenhill Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Yorkletts Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Heron Ward 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Waterham Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
- Herne Bay Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
- Blean Built-up area 3.8 miles6.1 km
Example postcodes in Tankerton
CT5 2DX, CT5 2DT, CT5 2EE, CT5 2AB, CT5 2EQ, CT5 2HG, CT5 2DW, CT5 2AN, CT5 2JJ … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 20.8 miles33.5 km
- London City Airport 43.7 miles70.3 km
- Whitstable Railway Station 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe Railway Station 1.1 miles1.7 km
Hotels in Tankerton Ad
Schools in Tankerton
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable Primary
Local points of interest
- Whitstable Harbour Harbour 0.7 miles1.1 km
- University of Kent University 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Central Beach Beach 5.9 miles9.6 km
- Canterbury Christ Church University University 6 miles9.7 km
- IFS School of Finance College 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Dane John Gardens Gardens 6.1 miles9.9 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Canterbury University 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Hadlow College - Canterbury College 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Canterbury College College 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum Museum 13.3 miles21.4 km
- RAF Manston History Museum Museum 13.3 miles21.5 km
- Broome Park Estate 13.4 miles21.6 km