The ward of Joyden's Wood sits on the north‑west edge of Dartford in Kent, taking its name from the ancient woodland that adjoins it. The area is notable for a mix of suburban housing and pockets of greenbelt, with ready access to trails through the wood that attract walkers, dog‑owners and birdwatchers.
Predominantly residential, the ward has a commuter profile with many residents working in Dartford or London, supported by local shops, schools and community facilities. Volunteer conservation groups and local events help preserve the woodland’s character, and the combination of green space and quiet neighbourhood streets gives the area a distinct, village‑like feel within the borough.
Postcode districts covering Joyden's Wood
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 20.7 miles
- Islington 14.6 miles
- City of Westminster 15.5 miles
- Bexley 2.9 miles
- Sutton 15.6 miles
- Croydon 11.4 miles
- Harrow 24.6 miles
- Basildon 16.2 miles
- Maidstone 18.4 miles
- Gillingham 18.1 miles
- Harlow 24.1 miles
- Grays 8.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Joyden's Wood Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Hextable Built-up area 1 mile
- St. Mary's & St. James Ward 1 mile
- Maypole & Leyton Cross Ward 1.1 miles
- Wilmington Parish 1.3 miles
- Swanley White Oak Ward 1.4 miles
- Swanley St. Mary's Ward 1.6 miles
- Swanley Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Heath Ward 1.8 miles
- Swanley Village Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village Ward 2 miles
- Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley Ward 2.1 miles
Example postcodes in Joyden's Wood
DA5 2EN, DA14 5AS, DA5 2ET, DA5 2HP, DA2 7PE, DA5 2JR, DA5 2EX, DA5 2JF, DA2 7NW … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 7.5 miles
- London Gatwick Airport 23.6 miles
- Bexley Railway Station 1.5 miles
- Crayford Railway Station 1.9 miles
Hotels near Joyden's Wood Ad
- Rowhill Grange Hotel & Utopia Spa 4 1 mile
- Delta Hotels Bexleyheath 4 2.4 miles
- Holiday Inn London-Bexley 4 1.8 miles
- Swanley 3 1.1 miles
- Premier Inn Swanley 3 1.2 miles
- Premier Inn London Sidcup 3 2.8 miles
- Premier Inn London Bexleyheath 3 2.5 miles
- The Crown Inn 4 4.1 miles
- Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns 4 6.6 miles
- Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford 3 3.9 miles
Schools in Joyden's Wood
- Joydens Wood Infant School Primary
- Joydens Wood Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- Central Park Gardens Gardens 2.6 miles
- Princes Park Stadium 3 miles
- Park View Road Stadium 3.4 miles
- University of Greenwich - Avery Hill University 4.2 miles
- Blue Water Shopping centre 4.7 miles
- Brands Hatch Recreation 5.9 miles
- Hadlow College Mottingham College 6 miles
- Shoreham Aircraft Museum Museum 6.1 miles
- Glades Shopping Centre Shopping centre 6.5 miles
- North Woolwich Old Station Museum Museum 7 miles
- The Valley Stadium 7.1 miles
- Downe Bank Nature Reserve Nature reserve 7.6 miles