Senacre is a predominantly residential ward on the western side of Maidstone in Kent, England, characterised by post‑war housing and a mix of council and privately owned properties. It sits within easy reach of the town’s amenities and transport links, making it a practical base for families and commuters while retaining a quieter, suburban feel compared with the town centre.
The area has a serviceable high street of local shops, primary schools and community facilities, and has seen periodic regeneration efforts aimed at improving housing, public spaces and opportunities for younger residents. Socially it is diverse, with active neighbourhood groups and voluntary projects that reflect a strong local sense of community alongside the more typical economic challenges of an urban ward.
Postcode districts covering Senacre
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 22.1 miles
- Bexley 23.4 miles
- Basildon 22.6 miles
- Maidstone 2.6 miles
- Gillingham 8.7 miles
- Grays 19.2 miles
- Chatham 8 miles
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 14.9 miles
- Ashford 15.2 miles
- Dartford 20.3 miles
- Canterbury 22.8 miles
- Gravesend 14.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Otham Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Park Wood & Mangravet Ward 0.7 miles
- Langley Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Downswood Parish 0.9 miles
- Shepway Ward 1.2 miles
- Bearsted & Downswood Ward 1.4 miles
- Boughton Monchelsea Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Chart Sutton Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Leeds & Langley Ward 1.5 miles
- Langley Heath Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Bearsted Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Loose Built-up area 1.8 miles
Example postcodes in Senacre
ME17 3XH, ME15 8XA, ME15 8QF, ME15 8QT, ME17 3XR, ME15 8PU, ME15 8YU, ME15 8ST, ME15 8TX … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 23.1 miles
- London City Airport 28.3 miles
- Bearsted Railway Station 2.1 miles
- Maidstone West Railway Station 2.7 miles
Hotels near Senacre Ad
- The Potting Shed Maidstone 1.2 miles
- The Black Horse Inn 4 3.2 miles
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club 4 1.7 miles
- Orida Maidstone Hotel 4 2.7 miles
- Miller & Carter Maidstone by Innkeeper's Collection 4 3 miles
- Weald of Kent 3 4.5 miles
- Chilston Park Hotel 4 6.7 miles
- Days Inn Maidstone 3 2.5 miles
- The Dog & Bear Hotel 6.7 miles
- Village Hotel Maidstone 4 4.1 miles
Schools in Senacre
- Senacre Wood Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Boughton Place Estate 2.5 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Maidstone University 3.3 miles
- Boxley Abbey Historic site 4 miles
- Boxley Hills Hill 4.8 miles
- Yalding Gardens Gardens 6.2 miles
- Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 9.2 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 9.4 miles
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 9.5 miles
- MidKent College - Medway College 10.2 miles
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 10.5 miles
- Hale Wood Forest 11.1 miles
- Pulans Wood Forest 11.2 miles