Area Info for Bilsington (Kent)

Overview of Bilsington, Kent

Bilsington is a small village located in the county of Kent, in the South East of England. It is part of the Ashford district and is known for its rural character and historical significance. The village is situated near the town of Ashford, providing residents and visitors with access to local amenities and transport links.

Historical Significance

Bilsington has a rich history, with origins dating back several centuries. The village is notable for the Bilsington Priory, a former Augustinian priory founded in the 13th century. The priory's remains are a point of historical interest and reflect the area's medieval past.

Local Landmarks and Features

One of the prominent landmarks in Bilsington is the Bilsington Priory Church, which continues to serve as a place of worship and community gathering. The village also features traditional rural architecture, including cottages and farm buildings that contribute to its picturesque setting.

Community and Amenities

Bilsington is a small community with a close-knit population. While it retains a rural charm, residents have access to nearby towns for shopping, education, and other services. The village hosts local events and activities that foster community spirit.

Transport and Accessibility

The village benefits from proximity to major roads and rail links, making it accessible from London and other parts of the UK. The nearby town of Ashford provides additional transport options, including the Eurostar service to continental Europe.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Aldington Primary School2.04 miles
Roman Road, Aldington, Ashford, Kent, TN25 7EE
Hamstreet Primary Academy2.34 miles
Hamstreet, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2EA
Mersham Primary School2.38 miles
Church Road, Mersham, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6NU
Furley Park Primary Academy2.40 miles
Reed Crescent, Park Farm, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3PA
Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School2.89 miles
Church Hill, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3EF
Caldecott Foundation School3.19 miles
Station Road, Smeeth, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6PW
East Stour Primary School3.29 miles
Earlsworth Road, South Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0DW
The John Wallis Church of England Academy3.57 miles
Millbank Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3HG
Willesborough Junior School3.70 miles
Highfield Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0JU
Willesborough Infant School3.79 miles
Church Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0JZ
Smeeth Community Primary School3.91 miles
Caroland Close, Smeeth, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6RX
St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford4.15 miles
Noakes Meadow, Ashford, Kent, TN23 4RB
Beaver Green Primary School4.17 miles
Cuckoo Lane, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5DA
The North School4.18 miles
Essella Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8AL
Finberry Primary School4.32 miles
Jemmett Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 4QE
The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School4.32 miles
Wesley School Road, Cuckoo Lane, Singleton, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5LW
Health
Clinic
First Choice Health Benign Prostate Assesment & Treatment Service3.08 miles
Kingsnorth Medical Practice, Ashford Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3ED
Kingsnorth Medical Services Ltd (Kingsnorth)3.08 miles
Ashford Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3ED
Kingsnorth Medical Practice3.08 miles
Ashford Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3ED
Integrated Care 24 Ltd (HQ)3.13 miles
KINGSTON HOUSE, THE LONG BARROW, ORBITAL PARK, ASHFORD, KENT,, TN24 0GP
Ray Allen Childrens Centre3.71 miles
Stanhope Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5RN
Dmc Community Dermatology Service - Ashford CCG (St Stephens Health Centre)3.91 miles
St Stephens Walk, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5AQ
St Stephens Health Centre3.92 miles
St. Stephens Walk, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5BD
Kca Ptp Ashford3.96 miles
171 Beaver Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 7SG
Arundel Unit4.01 miles
William Harvey Hospital, Kennington Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0LZ
Ashford OOH Base4.01 miles
William Harvey Hospital, Kennington Road, Ashford, Kent,, TN24 0LZ
Lenworth Clinic4.09 miles
329 Hythe Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0QE
Lenworth4.34 miles
Hythe Road,, Ashford, TN24 0QJ
The Stour Centre4.34 miles
Station Approach,, TN23 1ET
Spire Ashford Clinic4.39 miles
Sydenham House Medical Centre, Mill Court, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8DN
Sydenham House4.39 miles
Mill Court, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8DN
Sellindge Practice Ltd HQ4.52 miles
Main Road, Sellindge, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6JX
GP
Hamstreet Surgery2.28 miles
Hamstreet Surgery, Hamstreet, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2NJ
Kingsnorth Medical Practice3.08 miles
Ashford Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford Kent, TN23 3ED
Dr Cooney J A F & Partners3.63 miles
The Willesborough Health Cntr, Bentley Road, Willesborough, Ashford Kent, TN24 0HZ
South Ashford Medics3.91 miles
St Stephens Health Centre, St Stephens Walk, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5AQ
Musgrove Park Medical Centre 3.93 miles
Musgrove Park Medical Centre, Beaver Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 7SP
Dr Setty M V S3.99 miles
85 Kilndown Close, Stanhope, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5SU
Sydenham House Medical Centre4.39 miles
Sydenham House Medical Centre, Mill Court, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8DN
Dr G Del Bianco & Partners4.52 miles
The Surgery, Sellindge, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6JX
Dr Setty M V S4.61 miles
Singleton Surgery, Hoxton Close, Singleton, Kent, TN23 5LB
Dr Thomas A4.69 miles
Singleton Medical Centre, 10 Singleton Centre, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5GR
Dr Mohammed Y I4.80 miles
Hollington Surgery, Blue Line Lane, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8UN
New Hayesbank Surgery5.16 miles
Cemetery Lane, Kennington, Bybrook, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9JZ
Dr Busk C M A5.51 miles
The Surgery, Front Road, Woodchurch, Ashford Kent, TN26 3SF
Martello Health Centre5.72 miles
Martello Health Centre, 20 Chapel Road, Dymchurch, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 0TD
Dr R F Cullen & Partners5.76 miles
9 Orgarswick Avenue, Dymchurch, Kent, TN29 0NX
Appledore Surgery6.01 miles
The Surgery, The Street, Appledore, Ashford Kent, TN26 2AE
Hospital
William Harvey Hospital (Ashford)4.01 miles
Kennington Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0LZ
Spencer Private Hospitals - Ashford4.08 miles
William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0LZ
Spire St Saviours Hospital9.02 miles
71-73 Seabrook Road, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5BU
Royal Victoria Hospital (Folkestone)11.77 miles
Royal Victoria Hospital, Radnor Park Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5BN
benenden hospital12.36 miles
Goddards Green Road, Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 4AX
BMI The Chaucer Hospital14.69 miles
Nackington Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7AR
Kent and Canterbury Hospital14.96 miles
Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3NG
Faversham Cottage Hospital15.93 miles
Stone Street, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8PS
St Martin's Hospital16.01 miles
Littlebourne Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1TD
Buckland Hospital17.22 miles
Buckland Hospital, Coombe Valley Road, Dover, Kent, CT17 0HD
Hawkhurst Hospital18.05 miles
Hawkhurst Community Hospital, High Street, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, Kent, TN18 4PU
Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital18.70 miles
Bell Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4DT
Dmc Community Dermatology Service - Swale CCG (Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital)18.70 miles
Bell Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4XX
Conquest Hospital19.96 miles
The Ridge, St. Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 7RD
Spire Sussex Hospital19.96 miles
The Ridge, St. Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 7RE
Spire Sussex Hospital20.04 miles
The Ridge, St. Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 7PT
Pharmacy
Tesco Pharmacy3.11 miles
Moat Field Meadow, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3LU
Boots3.17 miles
Unit 4 Ashford Retail Park, Barrey Road, Sevington, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0SG
Asda Pharmacy3.60 miles
Kimberley Way, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0SE
Lloydspharmacy3.63 miles
Bentley Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0HZ
Tesco Pharmacy3.64 miles
Hythe Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, Kent, TN24 0YE
Ashworth Dispensing Chemist3.90 miles
229 Beaver Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 7SJ
Kamsons Pharmacy3.91 miles
St Stephens Health Centre, St Stephens Walk, Stanhope, TN23 5AQ
The Co-Operative Pharmacy4.35 miles
5 Brookfield Court, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5ER
Paydens Ltd4.39 miles
2-3 Mill Court, Mace Lane, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8DN
Kamsons Pharmacy4.62 miles
24 Bank Street, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1BE
Boots4.68 miles
56 High Street, Ashford, TN24 8TB
Lloydspharmacy4.69 miles
Unit4a Singleton Ctr, Singleton Hill, Singleton, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5GR
Courts Pharmacy5.16 miles
New Hayesbank Surgery, Cemetery Lane, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9JZ
Sainsbury's Pharmacy5.35 miles
Simon Weil Avenue, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8YN
Ferris Chemist5.81 miles
41-43 High Street, Dymchurch, Kent, TN29 0NH
Delmergate Ltd6.09 miles
Unit 3, Eureka Place, Trinity Road, Ashford, TN25 4BY
Leisure
Park
POULTON WOOD, ALDINGTON1.68 miles
HAM STREET WOODS1.84 miles
HATCH PARK (Grade II Listed)3.61 miles
PORT LYMPNE (Grade II* Listed)4.39 miles
ASHFORD GREEN CORRIDORS4.66 miles
GODINTON PARK (Grade II* Listed)5.82 miles
WYE6.36 miles
ROMNEY WARREN6.48 miles
SANDLING PARK (Grade II Listed)6.58 miles
BROCKHILL7.18 miles
HOTHFIELD COMMON7.45 miles
OLANTIGH TOWERS (Grade II Listed)8.12 miles
GODMERSHAM PARK (Grade II* Listed)9.68 miles
PEENE QUARRY9.84 miles
DUNGENESS10.64 miles
CHILHAM CASTLE (Grade II* Listed)10.90 miles
Shop
Groceries
Costcutter Aldington1.83 miles
Roman Road, Aldington, Kent, TN25 7DA
Tesco Ashford (Extra)3.11 miles
Moat Field Meadow, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3LU
ASDA Ashford3.55 miles
Kimberley Way, Ashford, TN24 0SE
Tesco Ashford (Extra)3.66 miles
Hythe Rd, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0YE
Nisa Local3.77 miles
Kingsnorth Rd Post Office, 63 Kingsnorth Rd, Ashford, Kent, TN23 6HZ
Bavishna Convenience Store3.77 miles
63 Kingsnorth Road, Ashford Kent TN23 6HZ
M&S Ashford Outlet3.82 miles
Units 6-10 Mgd Outlet Centre, Kimberley Way Ashford, TN24 0SD
A 2 Z Mini Mart3.92 miles
90 Hunter Avenue, Willesborough Ashford Kent TN24 0HG
Co-op Ashford3.96 miles
Hunter Avenue, TN24 0HG
Costcutter Ashford3.97 miles
406 Hythe Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0QL
Costcutter Ashford4.09 miles
101-103 Beaver Lane, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5NU
Beaver Lane Stores4.09 miles
101-103 Beaver Lane, Ashford, Kent TN23 5NU
SPAR Ashford4.22 miles
Spar Store, Lees Road, Kent, TN25 6QE
Budgens Ashford4.27 miles
Bp Ashford Service Station, Brookfield Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 4ES
Cradlebridge Mini Mart4.31 miles
10 Cradlebridge Drive, Ashford Kent TN24 0RN
Co-op Ashford4.33 miles
Brookfield, TN23 5ER
Transport
Airport
Lydd London Ashford Airport9.28 miles
Kent International Airport26.82 miles
London Southend Airport34.52 miles
Bus Stop
Stone Cross Farm (SW)0.68 miles
Stone Cross Farm (NE)0.69 miles
White Horse (E)0.85 miles
White Horse (W)0.86 miles
Good Intent (E)0.91 miles
Good Intent (N)0.91 miles
Good Intent (W)0.92 miles
Blue Anchor (SW)1.29 miles
Blue Anchor (NE)1.31 miles
Eastons Corner (E)1.55 miles
Eastons Corner (W)1.55 miles
Aldington Meadow (NE)1.57 miles
Aldington Meadow (SW)1.61 miles
Bank Road (SW)1.65 miles
Bank Road (NE)1.65 miles
Poulton Wood (W)1.74 miles
Ferry Port
Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal9.48 miles
Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal18.12 miles
Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal18.72 miles
Ramsgate Ferry Terminal27.85 miles
Gravesend Pier33.97 miles
Tilbury Ferry Terminal34.29 miles
Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing37.49 miles
Wallasea Island Ferry Landing37.51 miles
Point Clear Ferry Landing49.92 miles
Brightlingsea Ferry Landing50.11 miles
Railway Station
Ham Street Rail Station2.29 miles
Ashford International Rail Station4.25 miles
Appledore (Kent) Rail Station5.08 miles
Westenhanger Rail Station6.00 miles
Wye Rail Station7.07 miles
Sandling Rail Station7.18 miles
Pluckley Rail Station8.32 miles
Charing (Kent) Rail Station9.81 miles
Folkestone West Rail Station10.99 miles
Chilham Rail Station11.55 miles
Folkestone Central Rail Station11.66 miles
Rye Rail Station11.73 miles
Chartham Rail Station12.99 miles
Headcorn Rail Station13.12 miles
Lenham Rail Station13.33 miles
Selling Rail Station13.46 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (TN25 7J*)
Number of Properties in Catchment283
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
FAGGS FARM
BILSINGTON
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7JS		£960,000
2025-02-03
otherPropertyType
freehold
CHERRYTREES, RUCKINGE ROAD
BILSINGTON
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7JX		£475,000
2024-12-10
detached
freehold
FORGE COTTAGE, RUCKINGE ROAD
BILSINGTON
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7JX		£180,000
2024-09-09
terraced
freehold
WINDY NOOK
BILSINGTON
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7JT		£450,000
2024-09-20
detached
freehold
NEW HAVEN
BILSINGTON
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7JT		£650,000
2024-08-06
detached
freehold
Sold 2010-09-23   £425,000
Sold 1997-12-19   £95,000
BLACKBERRY COTTAGE
BILSINGTON
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7JT		£425,000
2022-11-25
detached
freehold
THE BEEHIVE, RUCKINGE ROAD
BILSINGTON
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7FY		£685,000
2022-11-09
detached
freehold
Sold 2016-03-24   £502,000
YE OLD HOUSE
BILSINGTON
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7JT		£375,000
2021-06-11
detached
freehold
Sold 2007-06-08   £243,500
Sold 1999-12-16   £126,000
Sold 1995-06-12   £68,000
2, MONUMENT TERRACE
BILSINGTON
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7JX		£272,000
2021-03-26
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2018-08-01   £245,000
Sold 2007-08-17   £196,000
Sold 2003-05-27   £129,995
Sold 2002-05-09   £89,000
Sold 1997-09-30   £47,000
WOODMEAD, RUCKINGE ROAD
BILSINGTON
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7JX		£465,000
2020-07-30
detached
freehold
THE COTTAGE
BILSINGTON
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7JT		£280,000
2018-10-12
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2005-08-26   £247,500
Sold 2000-06-02   £120,000
WAIMATE
BILSINGTON
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7JT		£291,000
2018-08-09
detached
freehold
PROSPECT COTTAGE
BILSINGTON
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7JT		£425,000
2017-09-29
detached
freehold
Sold 2014-11-03   £375,000
THE BARN
BILSINGTON
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7JT		£652,000
2017-05-10
otherPropertyType
freehold
KNIGHTS COTTAGE, RUCKINGE ROAD
BILSINGTON
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7JX		£445,000
2016-12-09
terraced
freehold
HILL FARM HOUSE
BILSINGTON
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7JT		£585,000
2015-11-06
detached
freehold
Sold 2014-02-14   £490,000
ST ANNS
BILSINGTON
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7JT		£275,000
2010-11-26
detached
freehold
KNIGHTS COTTAGE
BILSINGTON
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7JX		£325,001
2009-10-08
terraced
freehold
Sold 2007-12-20   £233,000
Sold 1997-10-29   £133,000
THE POST HOUSE
BILSINGTON
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7JT		£312,000
2006-07-11
detached
freehold
HILL FARM FARMHOUSE
BILSINGTON
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7JT		£330,000
2006-04-06
detached
freehold
CHERRYTREES
BILSINGTON
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7JX		£275,000
2004-08-03
detached
freehold
WEAVERS COTTAGE, ASHFORD ROAD
BILSINGTON
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7JS		£298,000
2004-07-14
detached
freehold
PROSPECT PLACE
BILSINGTON
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7JT		£402,500
2003-08-12
detached
freehold
Sold 2000-07-19   £350,000
THE PASTURES
BILSINGTON
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7JX		£180,000
2002-08-19
detached
freehold
CROSS HOUSE
BILSINGTON
ASHFORD
KENT
TN25 7JX		£175,000
1997-08-07
detached
freehold
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