The Town ward sits at the heart of Gravesend in the borough of Gravesham, Kent, hugging the banks of the River Thames. It takes in the historic High Street and Old Town, the riverside defences such as New Tavern Fort, and the area around Gravesend railway station, so you get a mix of maritime heritage and strong commuter links into London.
Locally the ward combines a busy shopping and market scene with cultural venues like Woodville Halls and historic sites including St George's Church, noted for the memorial to Pocahontas. The community is socially and ethnically diverse, and the local economy blends retail and services with ongoing riverside regeneration alongside many residents who work in London.
Postcode districts covering Town
Most populated places nearby
- Islington 22.1 miles
- Southend-on-Sea 16.5 miles
- City of Westminster 23.7 miles
- Bexley 10 miles
- Sutton 24.7 miles
- Croydon 20.4 miles
- Basildon 9.5 miles
- Chelmsford 20.8 miles
- Maidstone 13.2 miles
- Gillingham 10 miles
- Grays 3.5 miles
- Chatham 8.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Pelham Ward 0.6 miles
- Denton Ward 0.9 miles
- Whitehill & Windmill Hill Ward 0.9 miles
- Gravesend Built-up area 1 mile
- Rosherville Ward 1.1 miles
- Westcourt Ward 1.2 miles
- Coldharbour & Perry Street Ward 1.3 miles
- Woodlands Ward 1.3 miles
- Northfleet Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Chalk Ward 1.6 miles
- Tilbury Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Riverview Park Ward 1.7 miles
Example postcodes in Town
DA12 1EY, DA12 1EF, DA12 9LE, DA12 2SH, DA11 0DN, DA12 2PQ, DA12 2TL, DA12 1HH, DA12 2DZ … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 14.5 miles
- London Southend Airport 16.5 miles
- Gravesend Railway Station 0.3 miles
- Tilbury Town Railway Station 1.7 miles
Hotels near Town Ad
- Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns 4 2.6 miles
- The Jolly Drayman Pub and Hotel 0 miles
- Premier Inn Gravesend Central 3 0.8 miles
- The Leather Bottle 4 3.6 miles
- Best Western Manor Hotel 3 2.1 miles
- Inn On The Lake 3 3 miles
- The Darnley Arms 4 3.7 miles
- Doubletree by Hilton Dartford Bridge 4 5.4 miles
- Ibis London Thurrock M25 Hotel 2 5.2 miles
- Premier Inn Thurrock East 3 5 miles
Schools in Town
- Chantry Community Primary School Primary
- Holy Trinity C of E Primary School Primary
- Pier View Academy Independent - special
Local points of interest
- Blue Water Shopping centre 4.5 miles
- Princes Park Stadium 6.2 miles
- Central Park Gardens Gardens 6.8 miles
- Brands Hatch Recreation 7.3 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 7.3 miles
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 7.7 miles
- Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 8 miles
- MidKent College - Medway College 8 miles
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 8.9 miles
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 9.8 miles
- Boxley Hills Hill 11.1 miles
- Park View Road Stadium 11.2 miles