Area Info for Dunkirk (Kent)

Overview of Dunkirk, Kent, UK

Dunkirk is a small village located in the county of Kent, in the southeastern part of England. It is situated near the coast, close to the town of Folkestone, and is known for its rural charm and scenic surroundings. The village is part of the civil parish of Folkestone and Hythe district.

Geography and Location

Dunkirk lies along the English Channel, offering picturesque views of the sea. Its proximity to the coast makes it a popular spot for those seeking a peaceful retreat away from urban areas. The area is characterised by farmland, woodland, and coastal landscapes.

History and Development

While Dunkirk is a small settlement, it shares its name with the more famous port of Dunkirk in France. The UK village has historically been a quiet rural community, with development primarily focused on agriculture and local residential housing. There are no significant historical events specifically associated with Dunkirk village.

Local Amenities and Transport

Dunkirk benefits from its proximity to Folkestone, which provides access to various amenities such as shops, schools, and healthcare facilities. The village is accessible via local roads, and nearby transport links include Folkestone's train station, offering connections to London and other major cities.

Points of Interest

The surrounding area offers natural beauty and outdoor activities, including coastal walks and countryside exploration. The nearby Folkestone Harbour and the White Cliffs of Dover are notable attractions within a short distance from Dunkirk.
Education
School
Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School1.31 miles
School Lane, Boughton-under-Blean, Faversham, Kent, ME13 9AW
Hernhill Church of England Primary School1.63 miles
Forstal, Hernhill, Faversham, Kent, ME13 9JG
Graveney Primary School2.63 miles
Seasalter Road, Graveney, Faversham, Kent, ME13 9DU
Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School2.88 miles
Church Hill, Harbledown, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 9AQ
Selling Church of England Primary School2.93 miles
The Street, Selling, Faversham, Kent, ME13 9RQ
Blean Primary School3.09 miles
Whitstable Road, Blean, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 9ED
Chartham Primary School3.23 miles
Shalmsford Street, Chartham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7QN
Kent College (Canterbury)3.23 miles
Whitstable Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 9DT
Kent College International Study Centre3.23 miles
Whitstable Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 9DT
Hope View School3.36 miles
Station Approach, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8EG
St Edmund's School Canterbury3.41 miles
St Thomas Hill, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8HU
Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School3.56 miles
School Hill, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8DE
The Canterbury Primary School3.58 miles
City View, Franklyn Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8PT
The Canterbury Academy3.71 miles
Knight Avenue, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8QA
St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School3.96 miles
Orchard Place, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8AP
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School4.00 miles
Abbey Place, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7BQ
Health
Clinic
Blean Surgery2.89 miles
11 Tyler Hill Road, Blean, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 9HP
Chartham Surgery2.96 miles
Parish Road, Chartham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7JU
University Medical Centre3.53 miles
Giles Lane, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7PB
University Medical Centre3.53 miles
Canterbury, Giles Lane, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7PB
Spire Whitstable Clinic3.55 miles
Estuary View Medical Centre, 25 Estuary View Business Park, Boorman Way, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 3SE
Estuary View Medical Centre3.55 miles
Boorman Way, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 3SE
Whitstable Medical Practice3.55 miles
Estuary View Medical Centre, Boorman Way, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 3SE
Georges Turle House3.69 miles
54 London Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8JY
Suite 4 Orchard House4.00 miles
Orchard Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8AP
Newton Road Surgery4.06 miles
Newton Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8FH
Newton Place Surgery4.06 miles
Newton Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8FH
Hearbase Faversham4.06 miles
Newton Place Surgery, Newton Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8FH
Dmc Community Dermatology Service - Canterbury CCG (Newton Place Surgery)4.06 miles
Newton Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8FH
Faversham Counselling Service Ltd Hq4.09 miles
10 Gatefield Lane, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8NX
Kca Ptp Canterbury & Coastal4.14 miles
34 Simmonds Road, Wincheap Industrial Estate, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3RA
The Therapy Group4.15 miles
1st Floor, 80-82 Wincheap, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3RS
GP
Boughton Medical Centre0.92 miles
Boughton Medical Centre, 60 The Street, Boughton, Faversham Kent, ME13 9AS
Dr Grice D J P & Partners2.89 miles
11 Tyler Hill Road, Blean, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 9HP
Drs Johnson and Hanrath2.96 miles
Chartham Surgery, Parish Road, Chartham, Canterbury Kent, CT4 7JU
Dr Kinnersley D S & Partner2.98 miles
The Old School Surgery, Bolts Hill, Chartham, Canterbury Kent, CT4 7JY
Dr Kinnersley D S & Partner3.50 miles
The Surgery, Branch Road, Chilham, Canterbury Kent, CT4 8DR
Dr Bowhay A A & Partners3.53 miles
The University Medical Centre, Giles Lane, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7PB
Estuary View Medical Centre 3.55 miles
Estuary View Business Park, Boorman Way, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 3SE
Dr Shar M B & Partner3.67 miles
28 Faversham Road, Seasalter, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 4AR
London Road Surgery3.78 miles
49 London Road, Canterbury, CT2 8SG
Newton Place Surgery4.06 miles
Newton Place Surgery, Newton Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8FH
The Faversham Health Centre4.18 miles
The Faversham Health Centre, Bank Street, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8PR
Dr Logan L C & Partners4.21 miles
Faversham Health Centre, Bank Street, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8QR
Dr Shar M B & Partner4.38 miles
32 Saddleton Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 4JQ
Dr Molony J P & Partners4.63 miles
Canterbury Health Centre, 26 Old Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3JH
Dr Simmonds R & Partner4.63 miles
Canterbury Health Centre, 26 Old Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3JH
Dr Grice D J P & Partners4.64 miles
Northgate Medical Practice, 1 Northgate, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1WL
Hospital
Faversham Cottage Hospital4.26 miles
Stone Street, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8PS
Kent and Canterbury Hospital4.97 miles
Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3NG
BMI The Chaucer Hospital5.12 miles
Nackington Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7AR
St Martin's Hospital5.55 miles
Littlebourne Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1TD
Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital5.56 miles
Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital, Northwood Road, Tankerton, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 2HN
Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital8.68 miles
King Edward Avenue, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 6EB
Spencer Private Hospitals - Ashford10.82 miles
William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0LZ
William Harvey Hospital (Ashford)10.88 miles
Kennington Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0LZ
Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital10.90 miles
Bell Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4DT
Dmc Community Dermatology Service - Swale CCG (Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital)10.90 miles
Bell Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4XX
Sheppey Community Hospital11.68 miles
Plover Road, Minster On Sea, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3LT
Dmc Community Dermatology Service - Swale CCG (Sheppey Community Hospital)11.68 miles
Plover Road, Minster On Sea, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3LT
Spire St Saviours Hospital16.22 miles
71-73 Seabrook Road, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5BU
Royal Victoria Hospital (Folkestone)16.57 miles
Royal Victoria Hospital, Radnor Park Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5BN
Buckland Hospital17.49 miles
Buckland Hospital, Coombe Valley Road, Dover, Kent, CT17 0HD
Victoria Hospital, Deal18.41 miles
Victoria Hospital, London Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 9UA
Pharmacy
Cheadles Chemist Canterbury3.52 miles
Cheadles Chemist, Giles Lane, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7LR
Estuary View Pharmacy3.55 miles
25 Boorman Way, Estuary View Business Pk, Whistable, Kent, CT5 3SE
Seasalter Pharmacy3.67 miles
28 Faversham Road, Seasalter, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 4AR
Morrisions Pharmacy3.89 miles
Ten Perch Road, Wincheap, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3TQ
Boots3.89 miles
Unit 2 Riverside Retail Park, Ten Perch Rd, Wincheap, Canterbury, CT1 3TQ
Newton Place Pharmacy4.06 miles
Newton Place Surgery, Newton Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8FH
United Pharmacy4.10 miles
68 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8BN
Instore Pharmacy4.11 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Crescent Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7AS
Boots4.12 miles
82-83 Preston Street, Faversham, ME13 8NU
Carlisle A Ltd4.16 miles
14 Cross Lane, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8PN
Porter Chemist4.24 miles
2B Hales Drive, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7AB
Boots4.48 miles
Unit Msu2 Whitefriars Shopping Centre, 12 Gravel Walk, Canterbury, CT1 2TF
Superdrug Pharmacy4.53 miles
23 St Georges Street, Canterbury, Kent, Kent, CT1 2SS
Tesco Pharmacy4.55 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Millstrood Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 3EE
Sainsburys Pharmacy4.56 miles
J Sainsbury Store, Kingsmead Road, Canterbury, CT1 1BW
Eckersley Pharmacy4.63 miles
2 Northgate, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1WJ
Leisure
Park
MOUNT EPHRAIM (Grade II Listed)1.02 miles
BLEAN WOODS1.48 miles
NO MANS ORCHARD2.18 miles
FOXES CROSS BOTTOM2.84 miles
SEASALTER LEVELS3.13 miles
LARKEY VALLEY WOOD3.75 miles
TYLER HILL MEADOW3.79 miles
WHITEHALL MEADOWS3.98 miles
CHILHAM CASTLE (Grade II* Listed)3.99 miles
LEES COURT (Grade II Listed)4.01 miles
BUS COMPANY ISLAND4.39 miles
DANE JOHN GARDENS (Grade II Listed)4.40 miles
SOUTH BANK OF THE SWALE4.41 miles
CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL, ST. AUGUSTINE'S ABBEY AND ST. MARTIN'S CHURCH4.53 miles
GODMERSHAM PARK (Grade II* Listed)5.22 miles
OARE MARSHES5.41 miles
Shop
Groceries
The Village Store1.35 miles
156 The Street, Boughton under Blean, Near Faversham, Kent ME13 9AL
SPAR Harbledown 1.54 miles
Spar Store, Harbledown Service Station, Kent, CT2 9AZ
SPAR Thanet Way2.21 miles
Spar Store, Thaney Way A299 Southbound, Kent, ME13 9EL
Londis, Canterbury2.89 miles
7 Tyler Hill Road, Canterbury, CT2 9HP
Shalmsford Street Post Office & Store,2.96 miles
105 Shalmsford Street, Chartham Kent CT4 7RQ
Co-op Whitstable3.58 miles
Faversham Road, CT5 4AX
NK Minimart3.88 miles
14B Godfrey Gardens, Chartham, Canterbury Kent CT4 7TT
Morrisons Canterbury3.89 miles
Ten Perch Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3TQ
Londis St Dunstans Londis4.02 miles
48 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury, CT2 8BY
Iceland Canterbury4.04 miles
Maynard Road, Wincheap Ind. Est., Canterbury, CT1 3RH
Tesco Faversham (Superstore)4.08 miles
Crescent Rd, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7AS
Iceland Faversham4.10 miles
54 East Street, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8AF
Sainsbury's Ctby St Dnstn St Local4.11 miles
24 St. Dunstans Street, Canterbury, CT2 8BH
Co-op Faversham4.15 miles
Forbes Road, Faversham, ME13 8QG
ALDI St Andrews Close4.17 miles
Canterbury, CT1 2LN
Londis Jet Crusader Service Station4.26 miles
10 Borstal Hill, Whitstable, CT5 4LX
Transport
Airport
Kent International Airport16.70 miles
London Southend Airport22.47 miles
Lydd London Ashford Airport23.62 miles
Biggin Hill Airport41.00 miles
Bus Stop
Courtenay Road (W)0.15 miles
Courtenay Road (E)0.15 miles
Canterbury Road (W)0.18 miles
Old Primary School (E)0.23 miles
Old Primary School (W)0.25 miles
Red Lion (E)0.40 miles
Forge House (E)0.50 miles
Gate Services (W)0.67 miles
Gate Services (E)0.72 miles
Staplestreet Road (E)0.72 miles
Staplestreet Road (W)0.75 miles
Highview Close (NE)0.80 miles
Wood's Garage (E)1.01 miles
Denstead Lane (W)1.02 miles
Horselees Road (SE)1.03 miles
Woodsmans Hall (N)1.04 miles
Ferry Port
Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal14.86 miles
Ramsgate Ferry Terminal18.87 miles
Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal18.94 miles
Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal18.94 miles
Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing23.89 miles
Wallasea Island Ferry Landing24.12 miles
Gravesend Pier28.42 miles
Tilbury Ferry Terminal28.64 miles
Point Clear Ferry Landing35.22 miles
Brightlingsea Ferry Landing35.41 miles
Harwich International Ferry Terminal46.69 miles
Felixstowe for Harwich Ferry Landing46.96 miles
Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing47.09 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing47.58 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing47.59 miles
Railway Station
Selling Rail Station2.05 miles
Chartham Rail Station2.99 miles
Chilham Rail Station3.39 miles
Faversham Rail Station4.06 miles
Canterbury West Rail Station4.14 miles
Canterbury East Rail Station4.33 miles
Whitstable Rail Station4.97 miles
Chestfield & Swalecliffe Rail Station5.92 miles
Sturry Rail Station6.14 miles
Bekesbourne Rail Station7.11 miles
Herne Bay Rail Station7.69 miles
Wye Rail Station7.83 miles
Teynham Rail Station7.97 miles
Adisham Rail Station10.12 miles
Charing (Kent) Rail Station10.13 miles
Aylesham Rail Station10.91 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (ME13 9L*)
Number of Properties in Catchment425
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
37, COURTENAY ROAD
DUNKIRK
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 9LH		£275,000
2025-02-07
semidetached
freehold
33, COURTENAY ROAD
DUNKIRK
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 9LH		£380,000
2024-07-31
semidetached
freehold
MAY COTTAGE, LONDON ROAD
DUNKIRK
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 9LG		£325,000
2024-07-19
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2019-03-27   £250,000
DUNKIRK GARAGE, LONDON ROAD
DUNKIRK
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 9LG		£620,000
2024-04-08
otherPropertyType
freehold
ANTHONY HOUSE, LONDON ROAD
DUNKIRK
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 9LG		£612,500
2024-02-16
semidetached
freehold
38, COURTENAY ROAD
DUNKIRK
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 9LH		£278,000
2023-09-27
terraced
freehold
Sold 2018-02-19   £229,000
49, COURTENAY ROAD
DUNKIRK
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 9LH		£325,000
2022-06-23
semidetached
freehold
24, COURTENAY ROAD
DUNKIRK
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 9LH		£227,000
2022-02-16
semidetached
freehold
COURTENAY HOUSE (FLAT G), LONDON ROAD
DUNKIRK
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 9LF		£265,000
2021-11-18
flatmaisonette
leasehold
2, THE OLD SCHOOL FIELD
DUNKIRK
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 9FS		£470,000
2021-09-30
detached
freehold
COURTENAY HOUSE (FLAT A), LONDON ROAD
DUNKIRK
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 9LF		£275,000
2021-06-29
flatmaisonette
leasehold
HOGS BREATH HOUSE, LONDON ROAD
DUNKIRK
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 9LG		£485,000
2021-06-15
detached
freehold
59, COURTENAY ROAD
DUNKIRK
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 9LH		£280,000
2021-05-04
semidetached
freehold
6, THE OLD SCHOOL FIELD
DUNKIRK
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 9FS		£385,000
2021-04-30
semidetached
freehold
MARISDENE, LONDON ROAD
DUNKIRK
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 9LF		£473,000
2021-04-12
detached
freehold
Sold 2018-02-06   £420,000
5, THE OLD SCHOOL FIELD
DUNKIRK
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 9FS		£375,000
2021-03-29
semidetached
freehold
47, COURTENAY ROAD
DUNKIRK
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 9LH		£330,000
2021-03-12
semidetached
freehold
1, THE OLD SCHOOL FIELD
DUNKIRK
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 9FS		£450,000
2021-03-10
detached
freehold
COURTENAY GARDENS, LONDON ROAD
DUNKIRK
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 9LF		£120,000
2021-03-08
otherPropertyType
freehold
73, COURTENAY ROAD
DUNKIRK
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 9LH		£339,995
2021-03-03
semidetached
freehold
COURTENAY COTTAGE, LONDON ROAD
DUNKIRK
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 9LF		£510,670
2020-10-20
detached
freehold
4, THE OLD SCHOOL FIELD
DUNKIRK
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 9FS		£400,000
2020-10-15
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2018-01-11   £450,000
3, THE OLD SCHOOL FIELD
DUNKIRK
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 9FS		£425,000
2020-09-30
semidetached
freehold
77, COURTENAY ROAD
DUNKIRK
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 9LH		£275,000
2019-11-20
semidetached
freehold
6, COURTENAY ROAD
DUNKIRK
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 9LH		£500,000
2019-01-31
detached
freehold
5, COURTENAY ROAD
DUNKIRK
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 9LH		£300,000
2019-01-31
detached
freehold
83, COURTENAY ROAD
DUNKIRK
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 9LH		£325,000
2018-10-25
semidetached
freehold
COURTENAY HOUSE (FLAT B), LONDON ROAD
DUNKIRK
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 9LF		£200,000
2018-10-12
flatmaisonette
leasehold
52, COURTENAY ROAD
DUNKIRK
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 9LH		£300,000
2018-07-24
detached
freehold
70, COURTENAY ROAD
DUNKIRK
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 9LH		£400,000
2018-07-19
detached
freehold
44, COURTENAY ROAD
DUNKIRK
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 9LH		£265,000
2018-07-11
terraced
freehold
BERKELEY HOUSE, BOUGHTON HILL
DUNKIRK
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 9LE		£925,000
2018-06-15
otherPropertyType
freehold
RED LION BUNGALOW, LONDON ROAD
DUNKIRK
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 9LL		£435,000
2018-01-23
detached
freehold
72, COURTENAY ROAD
DUNKIRK
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 9LH		£230,000
2018-01-16
semidetached
freehold
THE OLD VICARAGE, BOUGHTON HILL
DUNKIRK
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 9LE		£747,500
2018-01-12
semidetached
freehold
GOUDHURST COTTAGE, LONDON ROAD
DUNKIRK
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 9LL		£229,950
2017-11-03
terraced
freehold
SOUTHERNWOOD, 7, COURTENAY ROAD
DUNKIRK
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 9LH		£369,000
2017-10-13
detached
freehold
KEEPERS COTTAGE
DENSTROUDE
CANTERBURY
KENT
CT2 9LE		£960,000
2017-08-07
detached
freehold
79, COURTENAY ROAD
DUNKIRK
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 9LH		£290,000
2017-07-07
semidetached
freehold
WHITE COTTAGE, LONDON ROAD
DUNKIRK
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 9LG		£115,000
2016-12-09
semidetached
freehold
COURTENAY HOUSE (FLAT J), LONDON ROAD
DUNKIRK
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 9LF		£159,000
2016-10-21
flatmaisonette
leasehold
KNIGHTSBRIDGE, LONDON ROAD
DUNKIRK
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 9LF		£320,000
2016-10-19
detached
freehold
IRVINGTON COTTAGE, LONDON ROAD
DUNKIRK
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 9LL		£195,000
2016-08-26
terraced
freehold
HOLLY COTTAGE, COURTENAY ROAD
DUNKIRK
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 9LH		£425,000
2016-04-29
detached
freehold
41, COURTENAY ROAD
DUNKIRK
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 9LH		£239,950
2016-01-29
semidetached
freehold
WILLOW COTTAGE, LONDON ROAD
DUNKIRK
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 9LL		£180,000
2015-11-12
semidetached
freehold
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