Area Info for Manston (Kent)

Overview of Manston, Kent

Manston is a village located in the county of Kent, in the southeastern part of England. It is situated near the town of Ramsgate and is known for its historical significance and proximity to the coast. The area is primarily rural, with a mix of farmland and residential properties.

Manston Airport

One of the most notable features of Manston is the former Manston Airport, also known as Kent International Airport. It was a significant regional airport serving both passenger and freight flights. The airport has a long history, having been operational since the 20th century, and has played a role in military and commercial aviation. As of recent years, the airport has been subject to various proposals for redevelopment and has experienced periods of closure and reopening.

Historical Significance

Manston has historical roots dating back several centuries, with its development linked to its strategic location near the coast. The area has seen military use, especially during wartime, and has been involved in aviation history through its airport facilities.

Local Features and Environment

The village and surrounding area are characterized by scenic countryside, farmland, and coastal landscapes. It offers a peaceful environment with access to natural attractions along the Kent coast, including beaches and nature reserves.

Transport Links

Manston benefits from good transport connections, notably through the nearby motorway network and rail services. The proximity to the airport also provides additional connectivity options for travel and freight.
Education
School
Laleham Gap School1.16 miles
Ozengell Place, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6FH
The Davenport School1.38 miles
Princess Margaret Avenue, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6HX
Newington Community Primary School1.38 miles
Princess Margaret Avenue, Newington, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6HX
Small Haven School1.58 miles
146 Newington Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6PT
Enterprise Learning Alliance1.61 miles
Westwood Centre, "Unit 6, Westwood Industrial Estate", Enterprise Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 4JA
Dame Janet Primary Academy1.62 miles
Newington Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6QY
Chilton Academy Primary School1.81 miles
Chilton Lane, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 0LQ
Ramsgate Free School1.81 miles
"Co Chilton Primary School, Chilton Lane", Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 0LQ
St Laurence In Thanet Church of England Junior Academy1.84 miles
Newington Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 0QX
Ellington Infant School1.91 miles
High Street, St Lawrence, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 0QH
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate1.92 miles
Nash Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 4BU
Garlinge Primary School and Nursery1.98 miles
Westfield Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 5PA
Chartfield School2.05 miles
45 Minster Road, Westgate-on-Sea, Kent, CT8 8DA
Hartsdown Academy2.06 miles
George V Avenue, Margate, Kent, CT9 5RE
St George's Church of England Foundation School2.08 miles
Westwood Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2LH
The Royal Harbour Academy2.10 miles
Newlands Lane, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6RH
Health
Clinic
Newington Road Clinic1.89 miles
Newington Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 0QU
Summerhill Surgery1.91 miles
243 Margate Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6SU
Hearbase Dashwood Medical Centre2.04 miles
Dashwood Medical Centre, 158-160 Grange Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 9PR
Dashwood Medical Centre2.04 miles
158-160 Grange Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 9PR
Thanet Mental Health Unit2.08 miles
164 Ramsgate Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 4BF
Westbrook House2.16 miles
150 Canterbury Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 5DD
Margate OOH Base2.23 miles
QE THE QUEEN MOTHERS HOSPITAL,, CT9 4AN
St Augustine2.28 miles
125 Canterbury Road, Westgate-on-Sea, Kent, CT8 8NL
Thanet Multi Agency Service2.31 miles
Mortimer House, 24 Hartsdown Road, Margate, CT9 5QP
Minster Surgery2.35 miles
75 High Street, Minster, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 4AB
College Road Clinic2.36 miles
College Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 2RT
The Grove2.38 miles
1 Grove Road,, CT11 9SH
The Grove2.38 miles
1 Grove Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 9SH
Sure Start Millmead2.46 miles
Dane Valley Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 3RU
Westgate Nurses Office2.48 miles
Town Hall Buildings, Westgate-on-Sea, Margate, Kent, CT8 8RG
Queens House2.56 miles
Queen Street, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 9EW
GP
Dr Akyol A & Partners1.63 miles
Newington Road Surgery, 100 Newington Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6EW
Dr Grover & Partners1.91 miles
Summerhill Surgery, 243 Margate Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6SU
Dr Cardwell M D & Partner2.04 miles
Dashwood Medical Centre, 158-160 Grange Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 9PR
Garlinge Surgery2.13 miles
Garlinge Surgery, 150 Canterbury Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 5DB
Dr Crosfield C E & Partners2.35 miles
75 High Street, Minster, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 4AB
Dr Dean A J P & Partners2.51 miles
60 Westgate Bay Avenue, Westgate On Sea, Kent, CT8 8SN
Dr Cunard A J K & Partner2.57 miles
St Peter`s Surgery, 6 Oaklands Avenue, St Peter`s, Broadstairs Kent, CT10 2SQ
Dr Marshall D I & Partners2.61 miles
Mocketts Wood Surgery, Hopeville Avenue, St Peters, Broadstairs Kent, CT10 2TR
Dr Rahman T A2.74 miles
1 Cecil Square, Margate, Kent, CT9 1BD
Dr S I Henry2.76 miles
The Surgery, Union Row, Margate, Kent, CT9 1PP
Dr N C Ward and Partners2.88 miles
The Grange Practice, Montefiore Medical Centre, Dumpton Park Drive, Ramsgate Kent, CT11 8AD
Dr C Neden & Partners2.91 miles
East Cliff Practice, Montefiore Medical Centre, Dumpton Park Drive, Ramsgate Kent, Kent, CT11 8AD
Dr Jothis Geevarghese and Partners2.91 miles
Northdown Surgery, St Anthonys Way, Cliftonville, Kent, CT9 2TR
The Albion Road Surgery2.96 miles
The Albion Road Surgery, 30 Albion Road, St Peters, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2UP
The Limes Medical Ct2.99 miles
The Limes Medical Centre, Trinity Square, Margate, Kent, CT9 1QY
Osborne Road Surgery3.00 miles
25 Osborne Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2AF
Hospital
Spencer Private Hospitals, Margate2.21 miles
Spencer Private Hospitals, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, Ramsgate Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 4BG
Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital2.23 miles
Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, St Peters Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 4AN
Victoria Hospital, Deal9.11 miles
Victoria Hospital, London Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 9UA
Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital9.58 miles
King Edward Avenue, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 6EB
St Martin's Hospital12.20 miles
Littlebourne Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1TD
Kent and Canterbury Hospital13.25 miles
Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3NG
BMI The Chaucer Hospital13.38 miles
Nackington Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7AR
Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital13.53 miles
Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital, Northwood Road, Tankerton, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 2HN
Buckland Hospital15.45 miles
Buckland Hospital, Coombe Valley Road, Dover, Kent, CT17 0HD
Royal Victoria Hospital (Folkestone)20.04 miles
Royal Victoria Hospital, Radnor Park Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5BN
Faversham Cottage Hospital20.66 miles
Stone Street, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8PS
Spire St Saviours Hospital22.12 miles
71-73 Seabrook Road, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5BU
Spencer Private Hospitals - Ashford24.11 miles
William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0LZ
William Harvey Hospital (Ashford)24.12 miles
Kennington Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0LZ
Sheppey Community Hospital25.00 miles
Plover Road, Minster On Sea, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3LT
Dmc Community Dermatology Service - Swale CCG (Sheppey Community Hospital)25.00 miles
Plover Road, Minster On Sea, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3LT
Pharmacy
Tesco Pharmacy1.23 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Manston Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6NT
Boots1.44 miles
Westwood Cross Retail Park, Thanet, CT10 2BF
Sainsbury Pharmacy1.49 miles
West Wood Cross, 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2QG
Newington Pharmacy1.63 miles
47 Newington Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6EW
Tesco Pharmacy1.70 miles
Tesco Extra, 475 Margate Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2QJ
Asda Pharmacy1.82 miles
Asda Store, Westwood Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2NR
Summerhill Pharmacy1.91 miles
243 Margate Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6SU
Courts Pharmacy2.04 miles
156-162 Grange Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 9PR
Baxters Pharmacy2.09 miles
164 Canterbury Road, Garlinge, Margate, Kent, CT9 5JW
Touchwood Pharmacy2.37 miles
72 High Street, Minster, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 4AD
Asda Pharmacy2.43 miles
56 Chatham Street, Ramsgate, Kent, Kent, CT11 7PR
Paydens Ltd2.47 miles
74-76 St Mildreds Road, Westgate, Kent, CT8 8RF
Boots2.47 miles
36 St Mildreds Road, Westgate On Sea, CT8 8RF
Rowlands Pharmacy2.65 miles
2 Church Street, St Peters, Broadstairs, CT10 2TP
Boots2.68 miles
7 - 11 High Street, Ramsgate, CT11 9AB
Boots2.68 miles
69 High Street, Margate, CT9 1JN
Leisure
Park
PEGWELL BAY1.99 miles
SANDWICH & PEGWELL BAY2.23 miles
ALBION PLACE GARDENS (Grade II Listed)2.81 miles
PRINCE'S BEACHLANDS3.49 miles
THE SALUTATION, SANDWICH (Grade II Listed)5.31 miles
STODMARSH7.82 miles
RECULVER7.98 miles
FOWLMEAD8.02 miles
BISHOPSTONE CLIFFS8.25 miles
NORTHBOURNE COURT (Grade II* Listed)8.86 miles
GOODNESTONE PARK (Grade II* Listed)9.30 miles
CURTIS WOOD10.15 miles
WALMER CASTLE (Grade II Listed)10.44 miles
STURRY ROAD COMMUNITY GARDEN11.58 miles
WALDERSHARE PARK (Grade II Listed)12.18 miles
BUS COMPANY ISLAND13.01 miles
Shop
Groceries
SPAR Ramsgate1.26 miles
7 St John`s Crescent, Kent, CT12 6FF
Tesco Ramsgate (Superstore)1.29 miles
Manston Rd, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6NT
Sainsbury's Thanet Wt Wood Cross1.39 miles
Dadson Way, Ramsgate, CT12 5FJ
M&S Westwood Cross1.44 miles
Unit A Westwood Cross Centre, Margate Road Thanet, CT10 2BF
Farmfoods Thanet1.44 miles
2 Richborough Close, Westwood, CT9 4FA
Lidl Ramsgate1.58 miles
416 Margate Road, Ramsgate, CT12 6SL
Co-op Ramsgate1.59 miles
Bush Parade, CT12 6EW
Rams News & Off Licence1.60 miles
73 Newington Road, Ramsgate Kent CT12 6PP
Rydal Minimart1.67 miles
41 Rydal Avenue, Ramsgate Kent CT11 0PX
Londis Ramsgate1.68 miles
306 Margate Road, Ramsgate, CT12 6AN
Tesco Broadstairs (Extra)1.69 miles
475 Margate Rd, Westwood, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2QJ
Star Lane Stores1.70 miles
337 Ramsgate Road, Margate Kent CT9 4DY
Iceland Thanet Food Warehouse1.71 miles
Unit B3, Westwood Retail Park, Thanet, CT10 2RQ
Allenby Late Shop1.74 miles
9 Allenby Road, Ramsgate Kent CT12 6BB
Tesco Ramsgate (Express)1.88 miles
19 St Lawrence High St, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 0QW
Sweet Crazy Convenience Store1.91 miles
26 High Street, St Lawrence, Ramsgate Kent CT11 0QH
Transport
Airport
Kent International Airport0.35 miles
London Southend Airport32.26 miles
Lydd London Ashford Airport32.94 miles
Bus Stop
Manston Caravan Park (SW)0.10 miles
Manston Caravan Park (NE)0.10 miles
Kent International Airport ()0.30 miles
Kent International Airport (N)0.31 miles
Kent International Airport ()0.35 miles
Church (SE)0.40 miles
Church (E)0.41 miles
Church (W)0.42 miles
Preston Parks (N)0.43 miles
Preston Parks (S)0.44 miles
Flete Farm (SE)0.59 miles
Spitfire Museum (NE)0.61 miles
Fire Station (NE)0.73 miles
Fire Station (SW)0.75 miles
Esmonde Drive (SE)0.81 miles
Tollemache Close (N)0.82 miles
Ferry Port
Ramsgate Ferry Terminal2.71 miles
Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal15.55 miles
Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal16.25 miles
Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal20.47 miles
Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing30.12 miles
Wallasea Island Ferry Landing30.86 miles
Point Clear Ferry Landing34.54 miles
Brightlingsea Ferry Landing34.66 miles
Felixstowe for Harwich Ferry Landing40.78 miles
Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing41.46 miles
Harwich International Ferry Terminal41.56 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing42.12 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing42.12 miles
Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing44.18 miles
Bawdsey Ferry Landing44.26 miles
Railway Station
Ramsgate Rail Station1.98 miles
Westgate-on-Sea Rail Station2.41 miles
Minster Rail Station2.46 miles
Margate Rail Station2.46 miles
Dumpton Park Rail Station2.72 miles
Broadstairs Rail Station3.12 miles
Birchington-on-Sea Rail Station3.26 miles
Sandwich Rail Station5.62 miles
Deal Rail Station8.92 miles
Walmer Rail Station10.18 miles
Adisham Rail Station10.34 miles
Herne Bay Rail Station10.63 miles
Aylesham Rail Station10.78 miles
Sturry Rail Station10.94 miles
Snowdown Rail Station11.34 miles
Bekesbourne Rail Station11.55 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (CT12 5E*)
Number of Properties in Catchment276
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
THE COURTYARD (6), MANSTON COURT ROAD
MANSTON
RAMSGATE
KENT
CT12 5EY		£530,000
2025-02-06
semidetached
freehold
2, VINCENT FARM MEWS

MARGATE
KENT
CT9 4GS		£247,000
2023-04-14
semidetached
freehold
MANSTON COURT COTTAGES (4), MANSTON COURT ROAD
MANSTON
RAMSGATE
KENT
CT12 5AU		£430,000
2022-08-22
terraced
freehold
1, VINCENT FARM MEWS

MARGATE
KENT
CT9 4GS		£295,000
2022-07-20
terraced
freehold
4, VINCENT FARM COURTYARD

MARGATE
KENT
CT9 4FB		£230,000
2021-11-30
terraced
freehold
Sold 2016-09-28   £190,000
THE COURTYARD (5), MANSTON COURT ROAD
MANSTON
RAMSGATE
KENT
CT12 5EY		£347,000
2021-06-07
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2013-01-04   £250,000
MANSTON LODGE, MANSTON ROAD

MARGATE
KENT
CT9 4LT		£240,000
2021-02-26
detached
freehold
VINCENT FARM, VINCENT ROAD

MARGATE
KENT
CT9 4HN		£215,000
2021-02-08
otherPropertyType
freehold
2 THE COURTYARD (THE CORNSTORE), MANSTON COURT ROAD
MANSTON
RAMSGATE
KENT
CT12 5EY		£344,995
2021-01-22
terraced
freehold
Sold 2008-12-05   £248,000
VINCENT FARM, 1, VINCENT ROAD

MARGATE
KENT
CT9 4HN		£173,900
2020-12-09
otherPropertyType
freehold
VINCENT FARM, 2, VINCENT ROAD

MARGATE
KENT
CT9 4HN		£196,100
2020-12-09
otherPropertyType
freehold
2, VINCENT FARM COURTYARD

MARGATE
KENT
CT9 4FB		£249,000
2020-06-04
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2017-04-07   £199,995
Sold 2015-07-07   £229,995
BRAMBLE BARN, BRAMBLE LANE

MARGATE
KENT
CT9 4LR		£410,000
2020-04-30
detached
freehold
THE COURTYARD (7), MANSTON COURT ROAD
MANSTON
RAMSGATE
KENT
CT12 5EY		£585,000
2020-01-02
detached
freehold
8, VINCENT FARM MEWS

MARGATE
KENT
CT9 4GS		£289,000
2019-01-31
terraced
freehold
9, VINCENT FARM MEWS

MARGATE
KENT
CT9 4GS		£250,000
2018-12-21
terraced
freehold
THE COURTYARD (1), MANSTON COURT ROAD
MANSTON
RAMSGATE
KENT
CT12 5EY		£328,000
2018-10-22
terraced
freehold
VINCENT COTTAGES (2), VINCENT ROAD

MARGATE
KENT
CT9 4LH		£455,000
2018-08-03
detached
freehold
Sold 2013-08-30   £330,000
FLETE FARM COTTAGES (1), FLETE ROAD

MARGATE
KENT
CT9 4LJ		£298,000
2018-07-27
semidetached
freehold
5, VINCENT FARM COURTYARD

MARGATE
KENT
CT9 4FB		£199,995
2018-07-25
terraced
freehold
Sold 2015-07-07   £249,995
THE COURTYARD (3), MANSTON COURT ROAD
MANSTON
RAMSGATE
KENT
CT12 5EY		£410,000
2018-04-13
terraced
freehold
THE COURTYARD (THE MILL 6), MANSTON COURT ROAD

RAMSGATE
KENT
CT12 5EY		£357,000
2018-01-05
semidetached
freehold
THE COURTYARD (4), MANSTON COURT ROAD
MANSTON
RAMSGATE
KENT
CT12 5EY		£350,000
2016-11-04
semidetached
freehold
1, VINCENT FARM COURTYARD

MARGATE
KENT
CT9 4FB		£199,995
2016-09-02
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2015-07-01   £229,995
3, VINCENT FARM COURTYARD

MARGATE
KENT
CT9 4FB		£199,000
2016-08-31
terraced
freehold
10, VINCENT FARM MEWS

MARGATE
KENT
CT9 4GS		£249,995
2016-08-22
terraced
freehold
VINCENT FARMHOUSE, VINCENT FARM MEWS

MARGATE
KENT
CT9 4GS		£390,000
2015-12-03
semidetached
freehold
FAIRWAYS, MANSTON ROAD

MARGATE
KENT
CT9 4LT		£185,000
2015-09-18
semidetached
freehold
BROOKLANDS, VINCENT ROAD

MARGATE
KENT
CT9 4LQ		£285,000
2015-03-31
detached
freehold
6, VINCENT FARM MEWS

MARGATE
KENT
CT9 4GS		£239,995
2014-07-01
terraced (New)
freehold
3, VINCENT FARM MEWS

MARGATE
KENT
CT9 4GS		£220,000
2014-05-27
terraced (New)
freehold
5, VINCENT FARM MEWS

MARGATE
KENT
CT9 4GS		£220,000
2014-05-27
terraced (New)
freehold
4, VINCENT FARM MEWS

MARGATE
KENT
CT9 4GS		£220,000
2014-05-27
terraced (New)
freehold
MANSTON COURT COTTAGES (6), MANSTON COURT ROAD
MANSTON
RAMSGATE
KENT
CT12 5AU		£247,500
2013-12-02
semidetached
freehold
LION ROCK COTTAGE, MANSTON ROAD

MARGATE
KENT
CT9 4LT		£243,000
2013-05-31
detached
freehold
THE BARN, BRAMBLE LANE

MARGATE
KENT
CT9 4LR		£200,000
2013-04-11
detached
freehold
VINCENT FARM LODGE, VINCENT FARM MEWS

MARGATE
KENT
CT9 4GS		£300,000
2013-01-03
semidetached (New)
freehold
SHAN, MANSTON ROAD

MARGATE
KENT
CT9 4LS		£70,000
2012-11-23
detached
freehold
MANSTON COURT COTTAGES (3), MANSTON COURT ROAD
MANSTON
RAMSGATE
KENT
CT12 5AU		£225,000
2012-08-06
terraced
freehold
THE CHIPPINGS, MANSTON ROAD

MARGATE
KENT
CT9 4LT		£168,500
2010-05-07
semidetached
freehold
7, VINCENT FARM MEWS
MARGATE
MARGATE
KENT
CT9 4GS		£295,000
2008-06-18
terraced
freehold
BOZO BUNGALOW, MANSTON ROAD
MARGATE
MARGATE
KENT
CT9 4LS		£480,000
2008-02-25
detached
freehold
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