Aylesford North & North Downs
Ward in Tonbridge and Malling, Kent, England
| Coordinates: | 51.331, 0.484 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 73 62 |
| Dialling code: | 01622 (Maidstone) |
The Aylesford North & North Downs ward lies within the borough of Tonbridge and Malling in Kent, England, climbing from the floodplain of the River Medway up onto the chalk ridge of the North Downs. The area mixes small villages, woodland and agricultural land, with good walking terrain and sweeping views across the Kentish Weald.
With a long human history – prehistoric barrows and ancient trackways punctuate the landscape – the ward today blends commuter households bound for Maidstone and London with local farming, small businesses and lively village communities. Conservation groups, village halls and traditional pubs help keep a strong community feel, while the downs attract walkers and cyclists interested in the area’s natural and historic features.
Postcode districts covering Aylesford North & North Downs
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Bexley 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Croydon 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Basildon 16.4 miles26.3 km
- Maidstone 4.4 miles7 km
- Gillingham 5 miles8.1 km
- Grays 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Chatham 3 miles4.8 km
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Ashford 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Barking and Dagenham 21.8 miles35 km
- Dartford 14 miles22.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Burham Built-up area 0.2 miles0.2 km
- Blue Bell Hill Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Eccles Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Kit's Coty Built-up area 1 mile1.7 km
- Wouldham Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Walderslade Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Snodland Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Fort Horsted Ward 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Aylesford Built-up area 1.8 miles3 km
- Snodland East & Ham Hill Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Forstal Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Halling Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
Example postcodes in Aylesford North & North Downs
ME20 7UU, ME1 3XT, ME5 9RG, ME20 7QN, ME20 7PR, ME1 3FX, ME5 9LT, ME1 3GF, ME1 3XQ … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 18.9 miles30.5 km
- London City Airport 22.1 miles35.5 km
- Snodland Railway Station 1.5 miles2.5 km
- New Hythe Railway Station 1.8 miles2.9 km
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Schools in Aylesford North & North Downs
- Burham C of E Primary School Primary
- St Mark's C of E Primary School, Eccles Primary
- St Peter's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Boxley Hills Hill 2.5 miles3.9 km
- Boxley Abbey Historic site 2.8 miles4.4 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 3.9 miles6.3 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Maidstone University 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 4.9 miles8 km
- MidKent College - Medway College 5.2 miles8.3 km
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Boughton Place Estate 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Yalding Gardens Gardens 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Brands Hatch Recreation 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Blue Water Shopping centre 11.9 miles19.1 km