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 miles
- Croydon 22.1 miles
- Basildon 23.8 miles
- Maidstone 6.7 miles
- Gillingham 13.2 miles
- Grays 18.1 miles
- Chatham 11.4 miles
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 7.8 miles
- Ashford 22.1 miles
- Dartford 16.8 miles
- Gravesend 13.9 miles
- Redhill 24.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Hale Street Built-up area 0.7 miles
- East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury Ward 0.8 miles
- East Peckham Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Nettlestead Parish 1.2 miles
- Golden Green Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Hadlow Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Yalding Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Wateringbury Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Mereworth Built-up area 2.4 miles
- West Peckham Parish 2.5 miles
- Benover Built-up area 2.7 miles
- West Farleigh Parish 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in East Peckham
TN12 5DF, TN12 5LR, TN12 5NF, TN12 5NA, TN12 5BT, TN12 5DS, TN12 5PD, TN12 5HQ, TN11 0GY … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 23.9 miles
- London Gatwick Airport 24.7 miles
- Yalding Railway Station 1.3 miles
- Beltring Railway Station 1.8 miles
Hotels near East Peckham Ad
- The Tickled Trout 4 3.4 miles
- Premier Inn Maidstone - A26/Wateringbury 3 2.7 miles
- The Carpenters Arms 4 3 miles
- Holiday Inn Maidstone-Sevenoaks 3.5 5.5 miles
- Hamlet Larkfield Priory Hotel 3 5.6 miles
- The Farm House 4 4.8 miles
- The King and Queen 4.9 miles
- One Warwick Park Hotel 8.7 miles
- Sevenoaks / Maidstone 3 5.2 miles
- Premier Inn Maidstone/Sevenoaks 3 5.3 miles
Schools in East Peckham
- East Peckham Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Yalding Gardens Gardens 2.2 miles
- University of Kent - Tonbridge University 5.4 miles
- KCollege - Tonbridge College 5.7 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Maidstone University 5.9 miles
- Boughton Place Estate 6.6 miles
- Hale Wood Forest 7.2 miles
- Pulans Wood Forest 7.3 miles
- Minepit Wood Forest 7.6 miles
- Hayden Wood Forest 7.6 miles
- Parsonage Wood Forest 7.8 miles
- Canterbury Christ Church University - Salomons University 7.9 miles
- Boxley Abbey Historic site 8 miles