The ward of Meopham South & Vigo sits on the western edge of the borough of Gravesham in Kent, England. It’s a semi-rural area on the lower slopes of the North Downs, blending village settlements and farmland; many residents commute via good road and rail links into Gravesend and London, while still enjoying open views and green lanes.
Local life is centred on the village feel of Meopham and the small cluster around Vigo, with traditional pubs, village halls and small shops alongside horticulture and arable farming that reflect Kent’s "Garden of England" character. Conservation areas and a number of older buildings hint at a long history, and regular community events and clubs keep a strong social rhythm despite the commuter element.
Postcode districts covering Meopham South & Vigo
Most populated places nearby
- Islington 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Southend-on-Sea 20.7 miles33.4 km
- Bexley 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Sutton 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Croydon 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Basildon 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Maidstone 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Gillingham 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Grays 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Chatham 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 15.1 miles24.4 km
- Barking and Dagenham 17.4 miles28 km
Neighbouring places
- Priestwood Built-up area 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Harvel Built-up area 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Culverstone Green Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Luddesdown Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Vigo Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Vigo Village Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Meopham Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Meopham North Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Hartley and Hodsoll Street Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Ash-cum-Ridley Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Trottiscliffe Built-up area 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Stansted Parish 2.3 miles3.6 km
Example postcodes in Meopham South & Vigo
DA13 0QT, DA13 0SW, DA13 0NY, DA13 0RN, DA13 0TT, DA13 0TS, DA13 0RH, DA13 0TR, DA13 0QG … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 17 miles27.4 km
- London Southend Airport 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Sole Street Railway Station 2.5 miles4 km
- Meopham Railway Station 2.6 miles4.2 km
Hotels near Meopham South & Vigo Ad
- Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa 4 4 miles6.5 km
- The Leather Bottle Ltd 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Holiday Inn Maidstone-Sevenoaks 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Best Western Manor Hotel 3 4.4 miles7 km
- Castle Hotel 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns 4 6 miles9.7 km
- The Farm House 4 4.3 miles6.9 km
- The Jolly Drayman Pub and Hotel 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Green View Hotel 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Inn on the Lake 3 4.2 miles6.8 km
Schools in Meopham South & Vigo
- Culverstone Green Primary School Primary
- Vigo Village School Primary
Local points of interest
- Brands Hatch Recreation 4.3 miles7 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 7 miles11.2 km
- Blue Water Shopping centre 7.4 miles11.8 km
- Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Boxley Abbey Historic site 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Boxley Hills Hill 7.8 miles12.6 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Maidstone University 8 miles12.8 km
- Shoreham Aircraft Museum Museum 8 miles12.9 km
- Princes Park Stadium 8.3 miles13.4 km
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 8.4 miles13.5 km
- MidKent College - Medway College 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Central Park Gardens Gardens 8.9 miles14.3 km