Leaveland is a tiny, predominantly rural civil parish in the borough of Swale in Kent, England, set among quiet lanes and arable fields not far from the market towns of Faversham and Sittingbourne. Its landscape is typical of the North Kent countryside, with scattered farms, hedgerows and public footpaths that make it a peaceful spot for walking and birdwatching rather than a bustling centre of commerce.
Historically agricultural, the parish retains a handful of older houses and farm buildings that hint at medieval and post‑medieval roots, and the local economy remains largely tied to farming with many residents commuting to nearby towns. Social life is low‑key and community‑centred, reflecting the small population - it’s the kind of place valued for its tranquillity, rural character and proximity to larger amenities.
Postcode districts covering Leaveland
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 21.6 miles34.7 km
- Maidstone 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Gillingham 15 miles24.2 km
- Chatham 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Folkestone 16.9 miles27.3 km
- Ashford 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Margate 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Canterbury 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Gravesend 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Sittingbourne 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Dover 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Ramsgate 23.9 miles38.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Badlesmere Parish 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Throwley Parish 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Molash Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Sheldwich Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- East Downs Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Challock Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Stalisfield Parish 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Selling Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Eastling Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Ospringe Parish 3 miles4.9 km
- Newnham Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Downs West Ward 3.6 miles5.8 km
Example postcodes in Leaveland
ME13 0NP, ME13 0NN, ME13 0PD, ME13 0NW, ME13 0EX, ME13 0PB, ME13 0NZ, ME13 0NY
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 23.1 miles37.2 km
- London City Airport 39.2 miles63.1 km
- Selling Railway Station 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Faversham Railway Station 4 miles6.4 km
Hotels near Leaveland Ad
- The White Horse 4 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Cave Hotel & Golf Resort 4.2 miles6.7 km
- The Quay 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Tonge Barn 4 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Hempstead House Hotel & Restaurant 4 6.9 miles11 km
- The Judds Folly Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection 3 4 miles6.4 km
- Holiday Inn Ashford - North A20 3 5.3 miles8.5 km
- The Crescent Turner Hotel 4 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Boys Hall 4 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Chilston Park Hotel 4 7.3 miles11.8 km
Local points of interest
- Eastwell Park Estate 4.5 miles7.2 km
- South Kent College - Ashford College 8 miles12.9 km
- University of Kent University 8.7 miles14 km
- Dane John Gardens Gardens 9.2 miles14.7 km
- IFS School of Finance College 9.3 miles15 km
- Canterbury College College 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Canterbury Christ Church University University 9.6 miles15.4 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Canterbury University 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Hadlow College - Canterbury College 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Whitstable Harbour Harbour 10 miles16.2 km
- Central Beach Beach 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Folkestone Racecourse Recreation 13.2 miles21.2 km