Istead Rise is a small residential village in the borough of Gravesham in Kent, England, sitting on a modest rise of land to the south‑west of Gravesend. It has a suburban feel with local shops, a primary school and community facilities, and is popular with commuters because it lies within easy reach of regional road and rail links into London.
Originally carved from farmland, much of Istead Rise expanded during the 20th century and today combines post‑war housing with more recent developments. The village retains an active community life centred on its village hall, sports clubs and nearby green spaces, offering a mix of local social activity and ready access to the surrounding Kent countryside.
Postcode districts covering Istead Rise
Most populated places nearby
- Islington 22.1 miles35.5 km
- Southend-on-Sea 18.8 miles30.3 km
- City of Westminster 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Bexley 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Sutton 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Croydon 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Basildon 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Chelmsford 23.6 miles37.9 km
- Maidstone 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Gillingham 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Grays 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Chatham 8.4 miles13.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Southfleet Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Painters Ash Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Woodlands Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Singlewell Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Longfield and New Barn Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Sole Street Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Coldharbour & Perry Street Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Meopham North Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Hartley Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Whitehill & Windmill Hill Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Riverview Park Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
Example postcodes in Istead Rise
DA13 9HH, DA13 9JQ, DA13 9JS, DA13 9LA, DA13 9EN, DA13 9DD, DA13 9HE, DA13 9HD, DA13 9DG … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 14.5 miles23.3 km
- London Southend Airport 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Meopham Railway Station 1.2 miles2 km
- Sole Street Railway Station 1.9 miles3 km
Hotels near Istead Rise Ad
- Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns 4 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Best Western Manor Hotel 3 1.4 miles2.2 km
- The Jolly Drayman Pub and Hotel 2.8 miles4.5 km
- The Leather Bottle Ltd 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa 4 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Green View Hotel 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Castle Hotel 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Inn on the Lake 3 2.5 miles4 km
- Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford 3 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Doubletree by Hilton Dartford Bridge 4 5.6 miles9 km
Schools in Istead Rise
- Istead Rise Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Blue Water Shopping centre 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Brands Hatch Recreation 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Princes Park Stadium 5.6 miles9 km
- Central Park Gardens Gardens 6.2 miles10 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 8 miles12.9 km
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 8.2 miles13.2 km
- MidKent College - Medway College 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Shoreham Aircraft Museum Museum 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Boxley Hills Hill 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Boxley Abbey Historic site 10.4 miles16.8 km