St. Mary's Island is a low-lying, largely modern residential peninsula in the unitary authority of Medway, sitting beside the River Medway with pleasant waterfront views and a small marina. Much of the land was reclaimed and developed in the late twentieth century, so the area has a planned feel with a parade of shops, a community centre and waterside housing; it also benefits from easy access to the historic naval facilities around Chatham and the riverside town of Rochester.
Locally the island has a strong community vibe and is popular with families and commuters, many of whom travel into London or other parts of North Kent. The surrounding mudflats and marshes make it unexpectedly good for winter wading birds and estuarine wildlife, while social life tends to centre on the waterfront, marina activities and residents' groups rather than heavy industry or large employers.
Postcode districts covering St. Mary's Island
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 12.7 miles
- Bexley 17.6 miles
- Basildon 11.8 miles
- Chelmsford 23 miles
- Maidstone 9.2 miles
- Gillingham 2.6 miles
- Grays 10.6 miles
- Chatham 2.9 miles
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 21.8 miles
- Ashford 23.1 miles
- Barking and Dagenham 20.7 miles
- Dartford 14.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Lower Upnor Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Gillingham North Ward 1.1 miles
- Chattenden Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Hoo St. Werburgh Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Gillingham South Ward 1.4 miles
- Chatham Central & Brompton Ward 1.5 miles
- Frindsbury Extra Parish 1.6 miles
- Luton Ward 2.3 miles
- Strood Rural Ward 2.3 miles
- Watling Ward 2.3 miles
- Strood North & Frindsbury Ward 2.3 miles
- Fort Pitt Ward 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in St. Mary's Island
ME4 4QT, ME4 3HA, ME4 3SG, ME4 3AY, ME4 4FZ, ME4 3BA, ME4 3BJ, ME4 3ET, ME4 3SD … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 13.3 miles
- London City Airport 22.1 miles
- Gillingham Railway Station 1.2 miles
- Rochester Railway Station 1.8 miles
Hotels near St. Mary's Island Ad
- King Charles Hotel 3 0.9 miles
- Trivelles Rochester 2 1.8 miles
- Holiday Inn Rochester Chatham 4 4.1 miles
- The Black Horse Inn 4 8 miles
- The Gordon House Hotel 2 1.9 miles
- The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel 1.9 miles
- Best Western Manor Hotel 3 7 miles
- Bridgewood Manor Hotel & Spa 4 4.4 miles
- St George Hotel Rochester - Chatham 1.8 miles
- The Jolly Drayman Pub and Hotel 7.6 miles
Schools in St. Mary's Island
- St Mary's Island C of E (Aided) Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 0.4 miles
- MidKent College - Medway College 0.6 miles
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 1.6 miles
- Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 1.7 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 2 miles
- Boxley Hills Hill 6.2 miles
- Boxley Abbey Historic site 7.2 miles
- Yantlet beach Beach 7.4 miles
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 8.2 miles
- Sheerness Harbour Harbour 9 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Maidstone University 9.3 miles
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 11.3 miles