East Peckham
Parish in Tonbridge and Malling, Kent, England
| Coordinates: | 51.226, 0.382 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 66 50 |
| Population: | 2,485 |
| Dialling code: | 01622 (Maidstone) |
East Peckham is a large rural parish in the borough of Tonbridge and Malling in Kent, sitting in the low-lying valley of the River Medway. The landscape is a patchwork of farmland, riverside meadows and remnant hop gardens that reflect the area’s long agricultural and hop‑growing history; you’ll find traditional Kentish cottages, a parish church and a handful of village pubs and community facilities rather than a dense urban centre.
Socially the village has a strong community feel with active clubs, a village hall and local events, while economically it remains tied to agriculture and small businesses, with many residents commuting to nearby towns such as Maidstone and Tonbridge. Its riverside setting and historic rural character make it a quietly attractive spot for walkers and anyone wanting a taste of classic Kent countryside within easy reach of larger centres.
Postcode districts covering East Peckham
Most populated places nearby
- Bexley 19.3 miles31 km
- Croydon 22.1 miles35.5 km
- Basildon 23.8 miles38.4 km
- Maidstone 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Gillingham 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Grays 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Chatham 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Ashford 22.1 miles35.5 km
- Dartford 16.8 miles27 km
- Gravesend 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Redhill 24.1 miles38.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Hale Street Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- East Peckham Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Nettlestead Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Golden Green Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Hadlow Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Yalding Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Wateringbury Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Mereworth Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- West Peckham Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Benover Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- West Farleigh Parish 3.1 miles5 km
Example postcodes in East Peckham
TN12 5HB, TN12 5DN, TN12 5BJ, TN12 5AZ, TN12 5LB, TN12 5EQ, TN12 5DP, TN12 5JS, TN12 5LA … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 23.9 miles38.5 km
- London Gatwick Airport 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Yalding Railway Station 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Beltring Railway Station 1.8 miles2.9 km
Hotels near East Peckham Ad
- The Carpenters Arms 4 3 miles4.9 km
- The Potting Shed Maidstone 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Smith & Western Tunbridge Wells 4 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Holiday Inn Maidstone-Sevenoaks 4 5.5 miles8.8 km
- The Star and Eagle Hotel 4 8.5 miles13.6 km
- The Farm House 4 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Royal Wells Hotel 3 8.3 miles13.3 km
- One Warwick Park Hotel 4 8.7 miles14 km
- The Hand & Sceptre by Innkeeper's Collection 4 7 miles11.3 km
- Miller & Carter Maidstone by Innkeeper's Collection 4 7 miles11.3 km
Schools in East Peckham
- East Peckham Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Yalding Gardens Gardens 2.2 miles3.6 km
- University of Kent - Tonbridge University 5.4 miles8.6 km
- KCollege - Tonbridge College 5.7 miles9.2 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Maidstone University 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Boughton Place Estate 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Hale Wood Forest 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Pulans Wood Forest 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Minepit Wood Forest 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Hayden Wood Forest 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Parsonage Wood Forest 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Canterbury Christ Church University - Salomons University 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Boxley Abbey Historic site 8 miles12.9 km