Denton is a semi-rural ward in the borough of Gravesham in north‑west Kent, combining small village settlements, farmland and some fringe suburban housing. It lies within easy reach of the River Thames and the larger town of Gravesend, so residents get countryside views alongside relatively convenient commuter links into central London and the wider North Kent area.
Despite modern pressures the area retains a village feel, with older cottages and farm buildings, a handful of local amenities such as pubs and a village hall, and active community groups. The local economy still has an agricultural strand alongside small businesses and commuters, and the ward is popular with walkers and those seeking quieter village life while remaining close to transport and services in neighbouring settlements.
Postcode districts covering Denton
Most populated places nearby
- Islington 22.9 miles
- Southend-on-Sea 15.9 miles
- City of Westminster 24.6 miles
- Bexley 10.9 miles
- Croydon 21.2 miles
- Basildon 9.4 miles
- Chelmsford 20.9 miles
- Maidstone 12.6 miles
- Gillingham 9.1 miles
- Grays 4.2 miles
- Chatham 7.9 miles
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 21.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Westcourt Ward 0.8 miles
- Chalk Ward 0.8 miles
- Gravesend Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Whitehill & Windmill Hill Ward 1 mile
- Riverview Park Ward 1.3 miles
- Pelham Ward 1.4 miles
- Woodlands Ward 1.6 miles
- Singlewell Ward 1.6 miles
- Coldharbour & Perry Street Ward 1.9 miles
- Rosherville Ward 2 miles
- Higham & Shorne Ward 2.3 miles
- Painters Ash Ward 2.3 miles
Example postcodes in Denton
DA12 2JP, DA12 2QL, DA12 2JE, DA12 2QR, DA12 2HN, DA12 2FG, DA12 2QT, DA12 2SY, DA12 2LS … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 15.3 miles
- London Southend Airport 15.9 miles
- Gravesend Railway Station 1.2 miles
- Tilbury Town Railway Station 2.5 miles
Hotels near Denton Ad
- The Jolly Drayman Pub and Hotel 0.9 miles
- Best Western Manor Hotel 3 2 miles
- Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns 4 3.3 miles
- The Clarendon Royal Hotel 3 1 mile
- Inn on the Lake 3 2.4 miles
- Stifford Hall Hotel Thurrock 3 5.6 miles
- Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa 4 7.5 miles
- Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford 3 6.8 miles
- Castle Hotel 9.1 miles
- Ibis London Thurrock M25 3 6.1 miles
Schools in Denton
- Gravesend Grammar School Secondary
- St John's Catholic Comprehensive Secondary
- St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend Primary
Local points of interest
- Blue Water Shopping centre 5.3 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 6.5 miles
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 6.8 miles
- Princes Park Stadium 7 miles
- Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 7.1 miles
- MidKent College - Medway College 7.2 miles
- Central Park Gardens Gardens 7.6 miles
- Brands Hatch Recreation 7.7 miles
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 8.1 miles
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 9.3 miles
- Boxley Hills Hill 10.4 miles
- Boxley Abbey Historic site 11 miles