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 miles
- Southend-on-Sea 18.5 miles
- Bexley 12.1 miles
- Sutton 24.7 miles
- Croydon 20.3 miles
- Basildon 13.4 miles
- Chelmsford 25 miles
- Maidstone 9.2 miles
- Gillingham 8.1 miles
- Grays 7.8 miles
- Chatham 6.2 miles
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 17.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Sole Street Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Cobham Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Meopham Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Luddesdown Parish 1.4 miles
- Meopham North Ward 1.5 miles
- Priestwood Built-up area 2 miles
- Meopham South & Vigo Ward 2.4 miles
- Harvel Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Istead Rise Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Singlewell Ward 2.6 miles
- Cuxton Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Riverview Park Ward 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
DA13 9DW, DA13 9HF, DA13 9AR, DA13 9AX, DA12 3AP, DA13 9BA, DA13 9EF, DA12 3AS, DA12 3DE … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 16.9 miles
- London Southend Airport 18.8 miles
- Sole Street Railway Station 0.6 miles
- Meopham Railway Station 1.5 miles
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 miles
- Brands Hatch Recreation 5.6 miles
- Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 6.1 miles
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 6.6 miles
- Blue Water Shopping centre 6.6 miles
- MidKent College - Medway College 6.8 miles
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 7.4 miles
- Boxley Hills Hill 7.6 miles
- Boxley Abbey Historic site 7.9 miles
- Princes Park Stadium 8 miles
- Central Park Gardens Gardens 8.6 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Maidstone University 8.7 miles