Longfield and New Barn are suburban and semi-rural communities in the borough of Dartford, Kent, England. Set on gently rolling north‑west Kent countryside, the area blends a traditional village core - with period cottages, a village high street and allotments - with the more recent housing of New Barn, reflecting its agricultural origins and steady post‑war growth.
Good rail and road links, including a local railway station with services into London, make the area popular with commuters, while nearby retail and employment hubs such as Bluewater and the Thames Gateway provide local jobs. The parish retains an active community life with schools, sports clubs and village groups, and several green spaces and historic features that give it a pleasant mix of country character and commuter convenience.
Postcode districts covering Longfield and New Barn
Most populated places nearby
- Islington 21 miles33.7 km
- Southend-on-Sea 20.5 miles33 km
- City of Westminster 22 miles35.5 km
- Bexley 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Sutton 21.4 miles34.5 km
- Croydon 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Basildon 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Chelmsford 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Maidstone 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Gillingham 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Grays 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Chatham 9.8 miles15.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Hartley Parish 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet Ward 1 mile1.5 km
- Southfleet Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Fawkham Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Istead Rise Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Speed Gate Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Hartley and Hodsoll Street Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Meopham North Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Bean Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Horton Kirby and South Darenth Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Painters Ash Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
Example postcodes in Longfield and New Barn
DA3 7HQ, DA3 7LD, DA3 7LE, DA3 7QH, DA3 7HU, DA3 7HL, DA3 7PF, DA3 7PG, DA3 7LF … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 13.4 miles21.6 km
- London Southend Airport 20.5 miles33 km
- Longfield Railway Station 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Meopham Railway Station 2 miles3.3 km
Hotels near Longfield and New Barn Ad
- Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns 4 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa 4 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Green View Hotel 2 miles3.2 km
- Castle Hotel 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Best Western Manor Hotel 3 3.1 miles5 km
- The Jolly Drayman Pub and Hotel 4.2 miles6.7 km
- The Leather Bottle Ltd 3.7 miles6 km
- Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford 3 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Holiday Inn London-Bexley 4 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Doubletree by Hilton Dartford Bridge 4 5 miles8 km
Schools in Longfield and New Barn
- Langafel C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary
- Leigh Academy Longfield Secondary
- Rowhill School Special
Local points of interest
- Brands Hatch Recreation 3.1 miles5 km
- Blue Water Shopping centre 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Princes Park Stadium 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Central Park Gardens Gardens 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Shoreham Aircraft Museum Museum 7.1 miles11.5 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Park View Road Stadium 9.5 miles15.3 km
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 9.8 miles15.8 km
- MidKent College - Medway College 10.1 miles16.2 km
- University of Greenwich - Avery Hill University 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 10.7 miles17.3 km