Whitstable
Built-up area in Canterbury, Kent, England
| Coordinates: | 51.351, 1.03 |
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| OS grid ref: | TR 11 65 |
| Population: | 30,195 |
| Dialling code: | 01227 (Canterbury) |
Whitstable is a compact coastal town on the north coast of Kent, roughly six miles north of Canterbury, sitting on the edge of the Thames Estuary. It’s characterised by shingle beaches, wooden groynes and a working harbour that still gives the town a very maritime feel.
Historically a fishing village famed for its centuries-old oyster fishery, Whitstable now mixes that heritage with a lively arts and food scene - independent shops, galleries, boatyards and an annual oyster festival attract visitors, while tourism and easy rail connections to London help support the local economy and a diverse, community-minded population. Whitstable Castle and the Crab and Winkle cycle route to Canterbury are local highlights for residents and visitors alike.
Postcode districts covering Whitstable
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 19.4 miles31.3 km
- Maidstone 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Gillingham 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Chatham 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Folkestone 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Ashford 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Margate 14.1 miles22.8 km
- Canterbury 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Sittingbourne 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Dover 19 miles30.5 km
- Ramsgate 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Canvey Island 23.3 miles37.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Gorrell Ward 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Tankerton Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Chestfield Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Swalecliffe Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Seasalter Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Yorkletts Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Waterham Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Blean Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- West Bay Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Tyler Hill Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Blean Forest Ward 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Greenhill Built-up area 3.6 miles5.9 km
Example postcodes in Whitstable
CT5 4LJ, CT5 2DY, CT5 4TT, CT5 4RX, CT5 1DB, CT5 1AQ, CT5 4DJ, CT5 4UG, CT5 4TL … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 21 miles33.7 km
- London City Airport 43.3 miles69.7 km
- Whitstable Railway Station 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe Railway Station 1.7 miles2.7 km
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Schools in Whitstable
- Joy Lane Primary Foundation School Primary
- St Alphege C of E Infant School Primary
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable Primary
- Swalecliffe Community Primary School Primary
- The FAR Academy Special
- The Whitstable School Secondary
- Westmeads Community Infant School Primary
- Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed C of E Junior School Primary
- Whitstable Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- Whitstable Harbour Harbour 0.9 miles1.4 km
- University of Kent University 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Canterbury Christ Church University University 5.6 miles9 km
- IFS School of Finance College 5.6 miles9 km
- Dane John Gardens Gardens 5.6 miles9 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Canterbury University 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Canterbury College College 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Central Beach Beach 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Hadlow College - Canterbury College 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Eastwell Park Estate 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Broome Park Estate 13 miles20.9 km
- Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum Museum 13.8 miles22.2 km