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 miles36.9 km
- Southend-on-Sea 15.9 miles25.6 km
- City of Westminster 24.6 miles39.5 km
- Bexley 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Croydon 21.2 miles34.1 km
- Basildon 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Chelmsford 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Maidstone 12.6 miles20.4 km
- Gillingham 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Grays 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Chatham 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 21.4 miles34.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Westcourt Ward 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Chalk Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Gravesend Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Whitehill & Windmill Hill Ward 1 mile1.5 km
- Riverview Park Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Pelham Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Woodlands Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Singlewell Ward 1.6 miles2.7 km
- Coldharbour & Perry Street Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Rosherville Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Higham & Shorne Ward 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Painters Ash Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
Example postcodes in Denton
DA12 2HZ, DA12 1RG, DA12 2EA, DA12 2FE, DA12 2QY, DA12 2FF, DA12 2JL, DA12 2PR, DA12 1RF … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 15.3 miles24.7 km
- London Southend Airport 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Gravesend Railway Station 1.2 miles2 km
- Tilbury Town Railway Station 2.5 miles4 km
Hotels near Denton Ad
- The Jolly Drayman Pub and Hotel 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Best Western Manor Hotel 3 2 miles3.2 km
- Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns 4 3.3 miles5.4 km
- The Leather Bottle Ltd 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Inn on the Lake 3 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Stifford Hall Hotel Thurrock 3 5.6 miles9 km
- Green View Hotel 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa 4 7.5 miles12 km
- Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford 3 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Glass House Retreat 7.6 miles12.3 km
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 miles8.5 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 6.5 miles10.5 km
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 6.8 miles11 km
- Princes Park Stadium 7 miles11.3 km
- Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 7.1 miles11.5 km
- MidKent College - Medway College 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Central Park Gardens Gardens 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Brands Hatch Recreation 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 8.1 miles13 km
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Boxley Hills Hill 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Boxley Abbey Historic site 11 miles17.8 km