Wincheap
Ward in Canterbury, Kent, England
| Coordinates: | 51.264, 1.063 |
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| OS grid ref: | TR 13 56 |
| Dialling code: | 01227 (Canterbury) |
Wincheap is an electoral ward in Canterbury, Kent, England, lying just south‑west of the city centre along the busy Wincheap approach from the A28. The ward contains a mix of Victorian terraces and post‑war housing, alongside pockets of light industry and local retail that serve residents and passing trade.
The area sits close to the River Stour and is within easy walking distance of the cathedral quarter, reflecting its long history as an approach into Canterbury. Today it is socially diverse, with active community groups and ongoing local efforts to tackle traffic, improve housing quality and regenerate amenities.
Postcode districts covering Wincheap
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 24.9 miles
- Maidstone 23.6 miles
- Gillingham 22.2 miles
- Chatham 23.9 miles
- Folkestone 12.9 miles
- Ashford 11.7 miles
- Margate 14.8 miles
- Canterbury 1.5 miles
- Sittingbourne 15.3 miles
- Dover 13.6 miles
- Ramsgate 15.8 miles
- Herne Bay 7.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Thanington Parish 0.4 miles
- Westgate Ward 1.2 miles
- Canterbury Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Lower Hardres and Nackington Parish 1.6 miles
- Barton Ward 1.7 miles
- Lower Hardres and Street End Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Rough Common Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Harbledown and Rough Common Parish 1.9 miles
- St. Stephen's Ward 2.1 miles
- Chartham & Stone Street Ward 2.1 miles
- Northgate Ward 2.1 miles
- Chartham Built-up area 2.2 miles
Example postcodes in Wincheap
CT4 7BH, CT1 3JU, CT1 3QF, CT1 3XD, CT1 3UB, CT2 9BH, CT1 3NA, CT1 3XQ, CT1 3TN … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 26.5 miles
- London City Airport 46.5 miles
- Canterbury East Railway Station 0.9 miles
- Canterbury West Railway Station 1.5 miles
Hotels in Wincheap Ad
Schools in Wincheap
- Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys Secondary
- St Nicholas' School Special
- The Orchard School Special
- Wincheap Foundation Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Dane John Gardens Gardens 1.1 miles
- Canterbury College College 1.3 miles
- IFS School of Finance College 1.3 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Canterbury University 1.4 miles
- Canterbury Christ Church University University 1.6 miles
- Hadlow College - Canterbury College 1.6 miles
- University of Kent University 2.3 miles
- Whitstable Harbour Harbour 7 miles
- Broome Park Estate 7.1 miles
- Eastwell Park Estate 9.2 miles
- Central Beach Beach 11.3 miles
- Folkestone White Horse Archaeological site 11.7 miles