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
1,808,604
Population
England
Country

Postcode districts in Kent

DistrictPost townPostcodesPopulation
ME15 Maidstone 1,363 47,958
DA1 Dartford 1,256 53,065
TN12 Tonbridge 1,234 29,517
CT9 Margate, Birchington 1,170 43,290
CT14 Deal 1,159 35,248
BR6 Orpington 1,141 46,073
ME8 Gillingham 1,138 49,253
ME10 Sittingbourne 1,134 47,660
ME14 Maidstone 1,072 31,416
ME17 Maidstone 1,066 22,067
TN23 Ashford 1,053 39,724
ME13 Faversham 1,051 27,727
ME7 Gillingham 1,028 51,311
CT6 Herne Bay 1,025 38,595
ME5 Chatham 993 51,800
DA12 Gravesend 992 47,020
CT5 Whitstable 973 32,988
ME2 Rochester 943 39,268
CT1 Canterbury 942 30,304
TN15 Sevenoaks 938 24,543
ME12 Sheerness 931 36,893
CT11 Ramsgate 862 29,228
ME9 Sittingbourne 861 20,628
ME1 Rochester 855 31,145
ME3 Rochester 844 26,479
TN2 Tunbridge Wells, Wadhurst 835 28,505
DA11 Gravesend 831 38,618
CT20 Folkestone 819 22,601
TN13 Sevenoaks 818 24,932
CT4 Canterbury 809 16,595
ME4 Chatham 796 30,269
TN4 Tunbridge Wells 777 31,289
ME16 Maidstone 774 30,089
CT3 Canterbury 766 17,465
TN24 Ashford 764 31,580
CT2 Canterbury 749 31,029
TN25 Ashford 745 15,709
ME19 West Malling 741 21,682
CT10 Broadstairs 731 24,962
TN17 Cranbrook 659 14,467
CT21 Hythe 653 17,215
CT16 Dover 647 19,793
CT19 Folkestone 637 28,525
TN27 Ashford 636 12,503
TN16 Westerham 616 19,095
CT15 Dover 599 13,205
TN11 Tonbridge 590 13,928
TN14 Sevenoaks 579 15,075
TN8 Edenbridge 572 13,145
TN3 Tunbridge Wells 567 11,836
ME20 Aylesford 543 20,645
CT12 Ramsgate 538 17,774
CT17 Dover 533 21,846
TN9 Tonbridge 531 17,556
TN29 Romney Marsh 523 13,401
TN26 Ashford 514 11,194
DA2 Dartford 505 22,446
BR8 Swanley 486 22,053
CT18 Folkestone 437 14,357
CT7 Birchington 411 11,566
TN5 Wadhurst 409 8,752
TN1 Tunbridge Wells 397 11,935
TN10 Tonbridge 396 16,623
CT13 Sandwich 387 8,673
TN30 Tenterden 383 9,412
DA13 Gravesend 376 14,194
DA3 Longfield 357 16,791
TN18 Cranbrook 349 6,619
DA9 Greenhithe 321 13,023
ME18 Maidstone 312 6,968
ME6 Aylesford, Snodland, West Malling 307 10,235
TN28 New Romney 293 8,645
DA4 Dartford 242 9,286
CT8 Westgate-on-Sea 215 7,368
RM19 Purfleet 143 6,532
ME11 Queenborough 105 3,398

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 1,808,604.