Woodlands is an electoral ward in Gravesham, in north‑west Kent on the south bank of the River Thames, lying close to Gravesend and within easy commuting distance of London.
Predominantly suburban, the area mixes post‑war and later housing with local shops, schools and pockets of green space; the wider borough has historic links to industries such as cement and shipbuilding. Today many residents commute to London or to jobs around Ebbsfleet International and the Medway towns, while local community groups and councillors remain active in neighbourhood events and services.
Postcode districts covering Woodlands
Most populated places nearby
- Islington 22.2 miles
- Southend-on-Sea 17.5 miles
- City of Westminster 23.6 miles
- Bexley 10 miles
- Sutton 24 miles
- Croydon 19.7 miles
- Basildon 10.8 miles
- Chelmsford 22.1 miles
- Maidstone 12.3 miles
- Gillingham 9.8 miles
- Grays 4.6 miles
- Chatham 8.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Whitehill & Windmill Hill Ward 0.6 miles
- Singlewell Ward 0.8 miles
- Gravesend Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Coldharbour & Perry Street Ward 0.8 miles
- Painters Ash Ward 1 mile
- Pelham Ward 1.1 miles
- Riverview Park Ward 1.1 miles
- Westcourt Ward 1.1 miles
- Istead Rise Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Rosherville Ward 1.5 miles
- Denton Ward 1.6 miles
- Northfleet Built-up area 1.7 miles
Example postcodes in Woodlands
DA12 5AF, DA11 7BB, DA11 7GU, DA11 7FJ, DA11 7FD, DA11 7RJ, DA11 7DJ, DA12 5HE, DA11 7NR … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 14.6 miles
- London Southend Airport 17.5 miles
- Gravesend Railway Station 1.3 miles
- Ebbsfleet International Railway Station 2.4 miles
Hotels near Woodlands Ad
- Best Western Manor Hotel 3 1 mile
- The Jolly Drayman Pub and Hotel 1.3 miles
- Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns 4 2.2 miles
- The Clarendon Royal Hotel 3 1.6 miles
- Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa 4 5.9 miles
- Inn on the Lake 3 2.2 miles
- Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford 3 5.9 miles
- Castle Hotel 7.5 miles
- Stifford Hall Hotel Thurrock 3 5.8 miles
- Doubletree by Hilton Dartford Bridge 4 5.6 miles
Schools in Woodlands
- Saint George's C of E School All ages
Local points of interest
- Blue Water Shopping centre 4.3 miles
- Princes Park Stadium 5.9 miles
- Brands Hatch Recreation 6.1 miles
- Central Park Gardens Gardens 6.5 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 7 miles
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 7.6 miles
- Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 7.7 miles
- MidKent College - Medway College 8 miles
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 8.8 miles
- Shoreham Aircraft Museum Museum 10.2 miles
- Boxley Hills Hill 10.4 miles
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 10.9 miles