Kent Postcodes County

Kent is a county in the south east of England, known for its varied countryside, long coastline and historic role as a gateway between Britain and mainland Europe. Its landscape includes rolling farmland, chalk hills, river valleys and stretches of coastline along both the North Sea and the English Channel. Agriculture has long shaped the county, contributing to its reputation for orchards, hop gardens and productive farmland.

The county includes towns such as Maidstone, Canterbury, Ashford, Dover and Tunbridge Wells, each serving its surrounding area in different ways. Canterbury has a long religious and cultural history, while Dover has been closely linked to trade and defence through its port. Elsewhere, market towns and growing settlements support a mix of local employment, commuting and traditional community life.

Kent is influenced by both its rural setting and its strong transport connections, with roads, railways and ports linking it closely to London and beyond. Coastal paths, countryside walks and historic sites are widely enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. Overall, Kent offers a calm and balanced mix of countryside, historic towns and coastal influence, giving it a settled and enduring character within southern England.

53,747
Postcodes
76
Districts
1,934,087
Population
England
Country

Postcode districts in Kent

DistrictPost townPostcodesPopulation
ME15 Maidstone 1,363 54,962
DA1 Dartford 1,256 63,190
TN12 Tonbridge 1,234 32,564
CT9 Margate, Birchington 1,170 47,238
CT14 Deal 1,159 33,873
BR6 Orpington 1,141 48,288
ME8 Gillingham 1,138 50,132
ME10 Sittingbourne 1,134 50,691
ME14 Maidstone 1,072 36,328
ME17 Maidstone 1,066 22,878
TN23 Ashford 1,053 46,953
ME13 Faversham 1,051 27,481
ME7 Gillingham 1,028 51,871
CT6 Herne Bay 1,025 40,445
ME5 Chatham 993 53,281
DA12 Gravesend 992 50,835
CT5 Whitstable 973 33,065
ME2 Rochester 943 43,051
CT1 Canterbury 942 33,579
TN15 Sevenoaks 938 24,898
ME12 Sheerness 931 43,360
CT11 Ramsgate 862 29,602
ME9 Sittingbourne 861 29,283
ME1 Rochester 855 33,701
ME3 Rochester 844 29,985
TN2 Tunbridge Wells, Wadhurst 835 28,614
DA11 Gravesend 831 39,940
CT20 Folkestone 819 25,638
TN13 Sevenoaks 818 25,795
CT4 Canterbury 809 16,431
ME4 Chatham 796 33,393
TN4 Tunbridge Wells 777 31,208
ME16 Maidstone 774 34,842
CT3 Canterbury 766 19,574
TN24 Ashford 764 34,067
CT2 Canterbury 749 31,946
TN25 Ashford 745 19,165
ME19 West Malling 741 26,259
CT10 Broadstairs 731 25,125
TN17 Cranbrook 659 14,374
CT21 Hythe 653 18,907
CT16 Dover 647 20,470
CT19 Folkestone 637 26,642
TN27 Ashford 636 13,972
TN16 Westerham 616 17,191
CT15 Dover 599 14,652
TN11 Tonbridge 590 12,138
TN14 Sevenoaks 579 17,518
TN8 Edenbridge 572 14,388
TN3 Tunbridge Wells 567 12,900
ME20 Aylesford 543 21,853
CT12 Ramsgate 538 18,872
CT17 Dover 533 22,970
TN9 Tonbridge 531 19,323
TN29 Romney Marsh 523 13,686
TN26 Ashford 514 12,274
DA2 Dartford 505 24,901
BR8 Swanley 486 23,911
CT18 Folkestone 437 13,649
CT7 Birchington 411 12,248
TN5 Wadhurst 409 8,480
TN1 Tunbridge Wells 397 12,648
TN10 Tonbridge 396 17,887
CT13 Sandwich 387 8,921
TN30 Tenterden 383 9,774
DA13 Gravesend 376 14,001
DA3 Longfield 357 16,946
TN18 Cranbrook 349 6,411
DA9 Greenhithe 321 15,012
ME18 Maidstone 312 6,297
ME6 Aylesford, Snodland, West Malling 307 11,827
TN28 New Romney 293 8,542
DA4 Dartford 242 9,225
CT8 Westgate-on-Sea 215 7,518
RM19 Purfleet 143 6,690
ME11 Queenborough 105 3,538

Frequently asked questions

How many postcodes are in Kent?

There are approximately 53,747 postcodes in Kent.

How many postcode districts are in Kent?

Kent contains 76 postcode districts.

What is the population of Kent?

The postcode districts in Kent have a combined population of about 1,934,087.