Preston is a small village and suburban neighbourhood on the western edge of Dover in Kent, England. It sits inland from the famous White Cliffs, amid a mix of farmland and residential streets, and benefits from good road links to the Port of Dover and the wider county via the A2/A20 corridors, making it convenient for commuters heading towards Canterbury and London.
Historically it grew from an agricultural settlement and retains some older cottages and parish character alongside post‑war housing; local amenities serve a predominantly residential population. Economically and socially Preston is tied to the fortunes of Dover - maritime, transport and tourism (including nearby Dover Castle and the cliffs) play a notable role - while many residents value the quieter village feel within easy reach of the coast.
Postcode districts covering Preston
Most populated places nearby
- Folkestone 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Ashford 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Margate 7.4 miles12 km
- Canterbury 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Sittingbourne 21.3 miles34.2 km
- Dover 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Ramsgate 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Herne Bay 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Deal 9.2 miles14.9 km
- Whitstable 9 miles14.5 km
- Broadstairs 9.3 miles15 km
- Broadstairs and St. Peters 9.4 miles15.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Stourmouth Parish 1.2 miles2 km
- Upstreet Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Wingham Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Wickhambreaux Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Little Stour & Ashstone Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Sarre Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Staple Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Hersden Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Ash Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Chislet Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Ickham and Well Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Littlebourne Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
Example postcodes in Preston
CT3 1FN, CT3 1DS, CT3 1EE, CT3 1HB, CT3 1FH, CT3 1DR, CT3 1FS, CT3 1DX, CT3 1HP … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 29.4 miles47.3 km
- London City Airport 52.3 miles84.2 km
- Minster Railway Station 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Sturry Railway Station 4.5 miles7.2 km
Hotels near Preston Ad
- The Evenhill 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate - Minster 3 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Number 8 6.7 miles10.7 km
- The Waves B&B 4 5.7 miles9.1 km
- The Powell 6 miles9.6 km
- Hampton by Hilton Canterbury 3 6.6 miles10.6 km
- The Beetroot 8.9 miles14.4 km
- The Hugo - Hotel Concept Canterbury 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Fort Road Hotel 9 miles14.6 km
- The George & Heart House 9 miles14.5 km
Schools in Preston
- Preston Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hadlow College - Canterbury College 5.9 miles9.6 km
- Canterbury Christ Church University University 6.1 miles9.9 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Canterbury University 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Canterbury College College 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum Museum 6.3 miles10.2 km
- IFS School of Finance College 6.4 miles10.3 km
- RAF Manston History Museum Museum 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Dane John Gardens Gardens 6.6 miles10.6 km
- University of Kent University 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Canterbury Christ Church University - Broadstairs University 8.7 miles14 km
- Broome Park Estate 8.7 miles14 km
- Whitstable Harbour Harbour 9.5 miles15.3 km