The ward covering Istead Rise, Cobham and Luddesdown sits in the borough of Gravesham in Kent, England. It marries the suburban feel of Istead Rise - a largely post‑war residential estate with local shops and a community hub - with the more historic, village character of Cobham, whose focal point is the genteel country house of Cobham Hall, and the rural, sparsely populated slopes of Luddesdown.
Geographically the area benefits from rolling countryside, pockets of ancient woodland and farmland lying on the region’s greensand and chalk ridges, with good road and rail links that make it attractive to commuters to Gravesend, Dartford and London. Culturally and socially it is a mix of village life - churches, village halls and local events - alongside suburban family communities, while the historic estate and surrounding landscape give the ward its strongest heritage and recreational draw.
Postcode districts covering Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
Most populated places nearby
- Islington 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Southend-on-Sea 18.5 miles29.7 km
- Bexley 12.1 miles19.4 km
- Sutton 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Croydon 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Basildon 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Chelmsford 25 miles40.2 km
- Maidstone 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Gillingham 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Grays 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Chatham 6.2 miles10 km
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 17.4 miles28 km
Neighbouring places
- Sole Street Built-up area 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Cobham Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Meopham Built-up area 1.3 miles2 km
- Luddesdown Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Meopham North Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Priestwood Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Meopham South & Vigo Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Harvel Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Istead Rise Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Singlewell Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Cuxton Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Riverview Park Ward 2.8 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
DA13 0XA, DA12 3DA, DA13 9DB, DA12 3BX, DA12 3DE, DA12 3BT, DA13 9HD, DA12 3BN, DA13 9BT … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 16.9 miles27.2 km
- London Southend Airport 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Sole Street Railway Station 0.6 miles1 km
- Meopham Railway Station 1.5 miles2.5 km
Hotels in Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Ad
Schools in Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
- Cobham Primary School Primary
- Istead Rise Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Brands Hatch Recreation 5.6 miles9 km
- Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 6.1 miles9.8 km
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Blue Water Shopping centre 6.6 miles10.7 km
- MidKent College - Medway College 6.8 miles11 km
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Boxley Hills Hill 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Boxley Abbey Historic site 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Princes Park Stadium 8 miles12.8 km
- Central Park Gardens Gardens 8.6 miles13.9 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Maidstone University 8.7 miles14 km