Area Info for Aldington (Kent)

Overview of Aldington, Kent

Aldington is a small village located in the county of Kent, in the southeastern part of England. It is situated approximately 4 miles south of Ashford and is known for its rural charm and historical significance. The village is part of the civil parish of Aldington and Bonnington and falls within the Ashford district.

History and Heritage

Aldington has a rich history that dates back to medieval times. The village features several historic buildings, including the Church of St. Martin, which is a Grade I listed building with origins dating back to the 13th century. The area has historically been involved in agriculture, and remnants of its rural past can still be seen today.

Geography and Environment

The village is characterised by its picturesque countryside, with open fields and woodland areas surrounding it. It is close to the Romney Marsh, an area known for its unique landscape and diverse wildlife. The River Stour runs nearby, contributing to the area's natural beauty.

Community and Amenities

Aldington has a small but active community. Local amenities include a village pub, a primary school, and a few small shops. The village hosts various community events throughout the year, fostering a close-knit atmosphere among residents.

Transport Links

The village is accessible via local roads, with the nearest major transport links being in Ashford, which offers train services to London and other parts of the UK. Bus services connect Aldington to nearby towns and villages, providing convenient access for residents and visitors.

Points of Interest

Notable points of interest include the historic church, local walking trails, and traditional English countryside scenery. The area is popular with walkers and those seeking a peaceful rural environment.
Education
School
Aldington Primary School1.39 miles
Roman Road, Aldington, Ashford, Kent, TN25 7EE
Mersham Primary School1.46 miles
Church Road, Mersham, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6NU
Caldecott Foundation School2.23 miles
Station Road, Smeeth, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6PW
Furley Park Primary Academy2.24 miles
Reed Crescent, Park Farm, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3PA
Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School2.80 miles
Church Hill, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3EF
East Stour Primary School2.82 miles
Earlsworth Road, South Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0DW
Smeeth Community Primary School2.96 miles
Caroland Close, Smeeth, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6RX
Willesborough Junior School3.01 miles
Highfield Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0JU
Willesborough Infant School3.11 miles
Church Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0JZ
Hamstreet Primary Academy3.24 miles
Hamstreet, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2EA
The John Wallis Church of England Academy3.42 miles
Millbank Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3HG
The North School3.62 miles
Essella Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8AL
The Norton Knatchbull School3.73 miles
Hythe Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0QJ
St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford3.85 miles
Noakes Meadow, Ashford, Kent, TN23 4RB
Sellindge Primary School3.87 miles
Main Road, Sellindge, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6JY
Beaver Green Primary School3.98 miles
Cuckoo Lane, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5DA
Health
Clinic
Integrated Care 24 Ltd (HQ)2.58 miles
KINGSTON HOUSE, THE LONG BARROW, ORBITAL PARK, ASHFORD, KENT,, TN24 0GP
First Choice Health Benign Prostate Assesment & Treatment Service2.98 miles
Kingsnorth Medical Practice, Ashford Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3ED
Kingsnorth Medical Services Ltd (Kingsnorth)2.98 miles
Ashford Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3ED
Kingsnorth Medical Practice2.98 miles
Ashford Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3ED
Arundel Unit3.22 miles
William Harvey Hospital, Kennington Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0LZ
Ashford OOH Base3.22 miles
William Harvey Hospital, Kennington Road, Ashford, Kent,, TN24 0LZ
Lenworth Clinic3.45 miles
329 Hythe Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0QE
Ray Allen Childrens Centre3.51 miles
Stanhope Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5RN
Kca Ptp Ashford3.59 miles
171 Beaver Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 7SG
Dmc Community Dermatology Service - Ashford CCG (St Stephens Health Centre)3.68 miles
St Stephens Walk, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5AQ
St Stephens Health Centre3.70 miles
St. Stephens Walk, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5BD
Lenworth3.73 miles
Hythe Road,, Ashford, TN24 0QJ
Sellindge Practice Ltd HQ3.76 miles
Main Road, Sellindge, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6JX
The Stour Centre3.84 miles
Station Approach,, TN23 1ET
Spire Ashford Clinic3.87 miles
Sydenham House Medical Centre, Mill Court, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8DN
Sydenham House3.87 miles
Mill Court, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8DN
GP
Dr Cooney J A F & Partners2.98 miles
The Willesborough Health Cntr, Bentley Road, Willesborough, Ashford Kent, TN24 0HZ
Kingsnorth Medical Practice2.98 miles
Ashford Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford Kent, TN23 3ED
Hamstreet Surgery3.22 miles
Hamstreet Surgery, Hamstreet, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2NJ
Musgrove Park Medical Centre 3.59 miles
Musgrove Park Medical Centre, Beaver Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 7SP
South Ashford Medics3.68 miles
St Stephens Health Centre, St Stephens Walk, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5AQ
Dr G Del Bianco & Partners3.76 miles
The Surgery, Sellindge, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6JX
Dr Setty M V S3.85 miles
85 Kilndown Close, Stanhope, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5SU
Sydenham House Medical Centre3.87 miles
Sydenham House Medical Centre, Mill Court, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8DN
Dr Mohammed Y I4.32 miles
Hollington Surgery, Blue Line Lane, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8UN
Dr Setty M V S4.46 miles
Singleton Surgery, Hoxton Close, Singleton, Kent, TN23 5LB
Dr Thomas A4.53 miles
Singleton Medical Centre, 10 Singleton Centre, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5GR
New Hayesbank Surgery4.61 miles
Cemetery Lane, Kennington, Bybrook, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9JZ
Martello Health Centre5.87 miles
Martello Health Centre, 20 Chapel Road, Dymchurch, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 0TD
Wye Surgery5.91 miles
Wye Surgery, Oxenturn Road, Wye, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5AY
Dr R F Cullen & Partners5.92 miles
9 Orgarswick Avenue, Dymchurch, Kent, TN29 0NX
Dr Busk C M A6.24 miles
The Surgery, Front Road, Woodchurch, Ashford Kent, TN26 3SF
Hospital
William Harvey Hospital (Ashford)3.22 miles
Kennington Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0LZ
Spencer Private Hospitals - Ashford3.30 miles
William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0LZ
Spire St Saviours Hospital8.50 miles
71-73 Seabrook Road, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5BU
Royal Victoria Hospital (Folkestone)11.17 miles
Royal Victoria Hospital, Radnor Park Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5BN
benenden hospital12.98 miles
Goddards Green Road, Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 4AX
BMI The Chaucer Hospital13.74 miles
Nackington Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7AR
Kent and Canterbury Hospital14.01 miles
Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3NG
St Martin's Hospital15.06 miles
Littlebourne Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1TD
Faversham Cottage Hospital15.23 miles
Stone Street, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8PS
Buckland Hospital16.48 miles
Buckland Hospital, Coombe Valley Road, Dover, Kent, CT17 0HD
Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital18.28 miles
Bell Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4DT
Dmc Community Dermatology Service - Swale CCG (Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital)18.28 miles
Bell Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4XX
Hawkhurst Hospital18.77 miles
Hawkhurst Community Hospital, High Street, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, Kent, TN18 4PU
Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital19.32 miles
Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital, Northwood Road, Tankerton, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 2HN
Conquest Hospital20.92 miles
The Ridge, St. Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 7RD
Spire Sussex Hospital20.92 miles
The Ridge, St. Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 7RE
Pharmacy
Boots2.48 miles
Unit 4 Ashford Retail Park, Barrey Road, Sevington, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0SG
Tesco Pharmacy2.85 miles
Hythe Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, Kent, TN24 0YE
Tesco Pharmacy2.92 miles
Moat Field Meadow, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3LU
Lloydspharmacy2.98 miles
Bentley Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0HZ
Asda Pharmacy3.16 miles
Kimberley Way, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0SE
Ashworth Dispensing Chemist3.55 miles
229 Beaver Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 7SJ
Kamsons Pharmacy3.68 miles
St Stephens Health Centre, St Stephens Walk, Stanhope, TN23 5AQ
Paydens Ltd3.87 miles
2-3 Mill Court, Mace Lane, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8DN
The Co-Operative Pharmacy4.10 miles
5 Brookfield Court, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5ER
Kamsons Pharmacy4.16 miles
24 Bank Street, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1BE
Boots4.21 miles
56 High Street, Ashford, TN24 8TB
Lloydspharmacy4.53 miles
Unit4a Singleton Ctr, Singleton Hill, Singleton, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5GR
Courts Pharmacy4.61 miles
New Hayesbank Surgery, Cemetery Lane, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9JZ
Sainsbury's Pharmacy4.88 miles
Simon Weil Avenue, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8YN
Delmergate Ltd5.55 miles
Unit 3, Eureka Place, Trinity Road, Ashford, TN25 4BY
Ferris Chemist5.97 miles
41-43 High Street, Dymchurch, Kent, TN29 0NH
Leisure
Park
POULTON WOOD, ALDINGTON1.05 miles
HATCH PARK (Grade II Listed)2.66 miles
HAM STREET WOODS2.76 miles
PORT LYMPNE (Grade II* Listed)3.97 miles
ASHFORD GREEN CORRIDORS4.34 miles
WYE5.41 miles
GODINTON PARK (Grade II* Listed)5.56 miles
SANDLING PARK (Grade II Listed)5.99 miles
BROCKHILL6.63 miles
ROMNEY WARREN6.94 miles
HOTHFIELD COMMON7.17 miles
OLANTIGH TOWERS (Grade II Listed)7.26 miles
GODMERSHAM PARK (Grade II* Listed)8.86 miles
PEENE QUARRY9.16 miles
CHILHAM CASTLE (Grade II* Listed)10.06 miles
LOWER LEAS COASTAL11.11 miles
Shop
Groceries
Costcutter Aldington1.06 miles
Roman Road, Aldington, Kent, TN25 7DA
Tesco Ashford (Extra)2.87 miles
Hythe Rd, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0YE
Tesco Ashford (Extra)2.93 miles
Moat Field Meadow, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3LU
ASDA Ashford3.10 miles
Kimberley Way, Ashford, TN24 0SE
SPAR Ashford3.26 miles
Spar Store, Lees Road, Kent, TN25 6QE
Costcutter Ashford3.30 miles
406 Hythe Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0QL
A 2 Z Mini Mart3.33 miles
90 Hunter Avenue, Willesborough Ashford Kent TN24 0HG
Co-op Ashford3.36 miles
Hunter Avenue, TN24 0HG
M&S Ashford Outlet3.37 miles
Units 6-10 Mgd Outlet Centre, Kimberley Way Ashford, TN24 0SD
Nisa Local3.50 miles
Kingsnorth Rd Post Office, 63 Kingsnorth Rd, Ashford, Kent, TN23 6HZ
Bavishna Convenience Store3.50 miles
63 Kingsnorth Road, Ashford Kent TN23 6HZ
Cradlebridge Mini Mart3.68 miles
10 Cradlebridge Drive, Ashford Kent TN24 0RN
Londis Jet East Stour Service Station3.78 miles
Hythe Road, Ashford, TN24 8AH
Costcutter Ashford3.81 miles
101-103 Beaver Lane, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5NU
Beaver Lane Stores3.81 miles
101-103 Beaver Lane, Ashford, Kent TN23 5NU
Hythe Road Convenience Store3.91 miles
79 Hythe Road, Ashford Kent TN24 8PH
Transport
Airport
Lydd London Ashford Airport9.90 miles
Kent International Airport25.87 miles
London Southend Airport33.97 miles
Bus Stop
Good Intent (N)0.07 miles
Good Intent (W)0.08 miles
Good Intent (E)0.11 miles
Bank Road (SW)0.75 miles
Bank Road (NE)0.76 miles
Stone Cross Farm (NE)0.86 miles
Stone Cross Farm (SW)0.86 miles
Cricket Club (SE)1.01 miles
Cricket Club (NW)1.01 miles
Eastons Corner (E)1.18 miles
Aldington Meadow (NE)1.18 miles
Aldington Meadow (SW)1.18 miles
Eastons Corner (W)1.18 miles
Poulton Wood (W)1.19 miles
Fire Station (SE)1.21 miles
Fire Station (NW)1.23 miles
Ferry Port
Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal8.83 miles
Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal17.43 miles
Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal18.01 miles
Ramsgate Ferry Terminal26.92 miles
Gravesend Pier33.85 miles
Tilbury Ferry Terminal34.17 miles
Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing36.82 miles
Wallasea Island Ferry Landing36.86 miles
Point Clear Ferry Landing49.13 miles
Brightlingsea Ferry Landing49.32 miles
Railway Station
Ham Street Rail Station3.20 miles
Ashford International Rail Station3.77 miles
Westenhanger Rail Station5.34 miles
Appledore (Kent) Rail Station6.04 miles
Wye Rail Station6.26 miles
Sandling Rail Station6.56 miles
Pluckley Rail Station8.42 miles
Charing (Kent) Rail Station9.51 miles
Folkestone West Rail Station10.39 miles
Chilham Rail Station10.68 miles
Folkestone Central Rail Station11.07 miles
Chartham Rail Station12.08 miles
Selling Rail Station12.66 miles
Rye Rail Station12.69 miles
Lenham Rail Station13.18 miles
Headcorn Rail Station13.39 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (TN25 7H*)
Number of Properties in Catchment331
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
WILLOW COTTAGE, ALDINGTON FRITH
ALDINGTON
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7HQ		£430,000
2025-06-26
detached
freehold
YONDER, ALDINGTON FRITH
ALDINGTON
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7HH		£405,000
2025-03-28
detached
freehold
RED WILLOWS, PRIORY ROAD
BILSINGTON
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7AT		£785,000
2025-01-24
otherPropertyType
freehold
LANDSDOWNE, ALDINGTON FRITH
ALDINGTON
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7HQ		£620,000
2024-10-25
detached
freehold
Sold 2011-09-16   £285,000
ROCK COTTAGE, CAMBER BOURNE LANE
ALDINGTON
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7BB		£350,000
2024-10-18
semidetached
freehold
RED BARN FARM, LAWS LANE
MERSHAM
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7HG		£1,050,000
2024-07-26
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2019-12-13   £950,000
1, STONE GREEN HALL FARM COTTAGE
MERSHAM
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7HE		£520,000
2024-01-24
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2010-12-20   £240,000
SEA GLYMPSE, FRITH ROAD
ALDINGTON
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7DQ		£550,000
2024-01-24
detached
freehold
Sold 2011-08-19   £312,500
COLYERS
MERSHAM
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7HS		£707,000
2023-12-20
detached
freehold
Sold 2013-04-30   £395,000
SWANTON MILL
MERSHAM
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7HS		£800,000
2023-11-29
otherPropertyType
freehold
BROAD OAK FARM (THE HAY BARN), BROAD OAK
MERSHAM
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7HR		£510,000
2022-12-16
detached
freehold
Sold 2018-06-15   £399,995
IL NIDO, BROAD OAK
MERSHAM
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7HR		£495,000
2021-09-09
semidetached
freehold
THE BEECHES, CAMBER BOURNE LANE
ALDINGTON
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7BB		£520,000
2021-09-09
detached
freehold
GLENDALE HOUSE, ALDINGTON FRITH
ALDINGTON
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7HH		£425,000
2020-09-25
otherPropertyType
freehold
STONE GREEN HALL
MERSHAM
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7HE		£2,675,000
2020-04-07
otherPropertyType
freehold
FRITH BUSINESS CENTRE, FRITH ROAD
ALDINGTON
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7HJ		£615,000
2020-04-06
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2017-03-18   £395,000
DILTON, BROAD OAK
MERSHAM
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7HR		£640,000
2019-03-22
detached
freehold
COTTESLOW, FRITH ROAD
ALDINGTON
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7DQ		£600,000
2019-03-07
detached
freehold
BROAD OAK FARM, BROAD OAK
MERSHAM
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7HR		£585,000
2019-03-06
otherPropertyType
freehold
BRAMBLEY HEDGE, BOURNE ROAD
ALDINGTON
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7AR		£480,000
2018-11-08
detached
freehold
GOODWIN FARM, FRITH ROAD
ALDINGTON
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7DQ		£333,522
2018-10-29
otherPropertyType
freehold
BROAD OAK FARM (THE GRANARY), BROAD OAK
MERSHAM
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7HR		£700,000
2018-07-19
detached
freehold
Sold 2016-10-03   £420,000
BROAD OAK FARM (THE SHEPHERDS FOLD), BROAD OAK
MERSHAM
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7HR		£710,000
2018-05-25
detached
freehold
OAKFIELD HOUSE, BROAD OAK
MERSHAM
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7HR		£585,000
2017-06-09
detached
freehold
BARNFIELD, BROAD OAK
MERSHAM
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7HR		£387,000
2017-05-19
detached
freehold
Sold 2008-11-14   £338,000
RED BARN FARM (LITTLE BARN), LAWS LANE
MERSHAM
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7HG		£275,000
2017-03-10
detached
freehold
QUESTED COTTAGE, FRITH ROAD
ALDINGTON
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7DQ		£725,000
2017-01-20
detached
freehold
ROSE COTTAGE, PRIORY ROAD
BILSINGTON
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7AT		£430,000
2017-01-09
detached
freehold
HAWTHORNE, BROAD OAK
MERSHAM
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7HR		£323,000
2016-01-15
detached
freehold
APPLETREE, FRITH ROAD
ALDINGTON
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7HJ		£840,000
2015-10-23
detached
freehold
CHESTNUT TREE COTTAGE
MERSHAM
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7HF		£460,000
2015-07-31
semidetached
freehold
BYEWAYS, LAWS LANE
MERSHAM
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7HG		£418,000
2014-08-14
detached
freehold
CRANBOURNE COTTAGE, ALDINGTON FRITH
ALDINGTON
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7HQ		£184,000
2013-08-23
detached
freehold
FRITHGATE, FRITH ROAD
ALDINGTON
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7HJ		£575,000
2013-07-01
detached
freehold
CAMBER FARM HOUSE, BOURNE ROAD
ALDINGTON
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7AR		£635,000
2013-05-01
detached
freehold
Sold 2010-01-29   £435,000
MEADOWGATE, FLOOD STREET
MERSHAM
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7HE		£314,000
2012-09-18
semidetached
freehold
WILLOW COTTAGE, PRIORY ROAD
BILSINGTON
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7AT		£580,000
2011-11-14
detached
freehold
ILNIDO, BROAD OAK
MERSHAM
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7HR		£275,000
2011-10-10
semidetached
freehold
WELLINGTONS
MERSHAM
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7HE		£480,000
2011-10-04
detached
freehold
THE FRITH, ALDINGTON FRITH
ALDINGTON
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7HH		£345,000
2010-03-24
detached
freehold
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