Snodland West & Holborough Lakes
Ward in Tonbridge and Malling, Kent, England
| Coordinates: | 51.334, 0.42 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TQ 68 62 |
| Dialling code: | 01622 (Maidstone) |
Snodland West & Holborough Lakes sits on the western edge of Snodland beside the River Medway and includes a mosaic of former gravel pits, reedbeds and marshy lakes at Holborough Marshes. The water bodies make it a surprisingly green and wildlife-rich pocket of Tonbridge and Malling, popular with walkers, anglers and birdwatchers and providing an attractive contrast to the surrounding suburban and light‑industrial areas.
Historically the neighbourhood grew up around riverside industries such as milling and quarrying, and more recent years have seen regeneration and new housing on old industrial sites, giving it a mixed residential and commercial character. Good road and rail commuter links mean many residents travel into London or elsewhere in Kent, while local community groups and green‑space projects keep a strong neighbourhood feel.
Postcode districts covering Snodland West & Holborough Lakes
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 19.7 miles
- Bexley 14.8 miles
- Croydon 21.7 miles
- Basildon 16.2 miles
- Maidstone 6 miles
- Gillingham 7.3 miles
- Grays 11.1 miles
- Chatham 5.2 miles
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 15.1 miles
- Ashford 23.7 miles
- Barking and Dagenham 19.8 miles
- Dartford 11.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Snodland East & Ham Hill Ward 0.9 miles
- Birling Parish 1 mile
- Snodland Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh Ward 1.5 miles
- Halling Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Ryarsh Built-up area 2 miles
- Leybourne Parish 2.1 miles
- Luddesdown Parish 2.3 miles
- Harvel Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Priestwood Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Burham Built-up area 2.7 miles
- West Malling Built-up area 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Snodland West & Holborough Lakes
ME6 5GE, ME6 5NU, ME6 5RF, ME6 5RL, ME6 5LU, ME6 5NW, ME6 5RQ, ME6 5GN, ME6 5SP … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 19.7 miles
- London Southend Airport 20.2 miles
- Snodland Railway Station 1.2 miles
- Halling Railway Station 1.7 miles
Hotels near Snodland West & Holborough Lakes Ad
- Hamlet Larkfield Priory Hotel 3 2.5 miles
- Premier Inn Maidstone - West Malling 3 1.8 miles
- The Leather Bottle 4 4.1 miles
- Bridgewood Manor Hotel & Spa 4 3.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Rochester-Chatham 4 3.9 miles
- Hamlet Hotels Maidstone 3 2.5 miles
- The Farm House 4 2.8 miles
- Holiday Inn Maidstone-Sevenoaks 3.5 4.2 miles
- The King and Queen 3.3 miles
- Village Hotel Maidstone 3 4.7 miles
Schools in Snodland West & Holborough Lakes
- Snodland C of E Primary School Primary
- Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes Primary
Local points of interest
- Boxley Abbey Historic site 5.1 miles
- Boxley Hills Hill 5.1 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 5.2 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Maidstone University 5.5 miles
- Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 5.7 miles
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 6.8 miles
- MidKent College - Medway College 6.9 miles
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 7 miles
- Brands Hatch Recreation 7.1 miles
- Yalding Gardens Gardens 8.2 miles
- Boughton Place Estate 9.5 miles
- Blue Water Shopping centre 9.7 miles