Upchurch is a small village in the borough of Swale in Kent, England, set in gently rolling North Kent countryside a short drive from the larger town of Sittingbourne. It sits within easy reach of the Swale estuary and the North Kent coast, giving a mix of agricultural landscape and commuter-friendly links to nearby towns and to London.
The village has a long history: Roman and early medieval pottery and tile production known as “Upchurch ware” has been found locally, and a historic parish church and traditional buildings give it a distinctly rural, historic character. Today the economy blends farming and local small businesses with many residents commuting out for work, while village life revolves around community groups, the village hall and seasonal events that reflect its agricultural roots.
Postcode districts covering Upchurch
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Bexley 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Basildon 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Maidstone 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Gillingham 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Grays 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Chatham 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Ashford 18.9 miles30.5 km
- Dartford 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Canterbury 20.6 miles33.1 km
- Gravesend 11.6 miles18.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Ham Green Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Lower Halstow Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Rainham North Ward 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Newington Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Hartlip Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Rainham South West Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Rainham South East Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Twydall Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Gillingham Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Keycol Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow Ward 3.1 miles5 km
Example postcodes in Upchurch
ME8 7UX, ME9 7BH, ME9 7BQ, ME9 7BJ, ME9 7AN, ME8 7GA, ME9 7BL, ME9 7AH, ME9 7AJ … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 13.9 miles22.4 km
- London City Airport 26.7 miles43 km
- Rainham Railway Station 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Newington Railway Station 1.9 miles3 km
Hotels near Upchurch Ad
- Tonge Barn 4 6.4 miles10.2 km
- The Black Horse Inn 4 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Hempstead House Hotel & Restaurant 4 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Holiday Inn Sittingbourne 4 4.2 miles6.7 km
- King Charles Hotel 3 4.6 miles7.4 km
- The Potting Shed Maidstone 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Holiday Inn Rochester Chatham 4 5.9 miles9.6 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club 4 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Orida Maidstone Hotel 4 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Trivelles Rochester 2 6.2 miles9.9 km
Schools in Upchurch
- Holywell Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 3.5 miles5.6 km
- MidKent College - Medway College 4.3 miles6.9 km
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 4.7 miles7.5 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Boxley Hills Hill 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Sheerness Harbour Harbour 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Yantlet beach Beach 7 miles11.3 km
- Boxley Abbey Historic site 7.1 miles11.4 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Maidstone University 9.3 miles15 km
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 11.4 miles18.3 km