Beaconsfield
Ward in Buckinghamshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.607, -0.648 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 93 90 |
| Dialling code: | 01494 (High Wycombe) |
Beaconsfield sits in Buckinghamshire, on the edge of the Chiltern Hills, and has a compact Old Town of cobbled streets and Georgian cottages alongside a later New Town that grew with the arrival of the railway. It’s best known for its strong commuter links into London via Chiltern Railways, the quirky Bekonscot Model Village and the presence of film and television activity that gives parts of the town a creative buzz.
Affluent and traditionally conservative in outlook, the area combines well-regarded schools, independent shops and period pubs with easy access to countryside walking. Historic roots are reflected in the name - linked to signalling beacons on the local high ground - and in a lively community calendar that balances village charm with commuter-town prosperity.
Postcode districts covering Beaconsfield
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 16.9 miles27.3 km
- Islington 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Reading 18.1 miles29.2 km
- City of Westminster 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Luton 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Slough 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Harrow 13.4 miles21.6 km
- High Wycombe 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Watford 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Woking 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Hemel Hempstead 12.5 miles20.1 km
- St. Albans 17.3 miles27.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Beaconsfield Built-up area 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Seer Green Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Penn Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Chepping Wycombe Parish 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Tylers Green and Loudwater Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Penn Wood and Old Amersham Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Hedgerley Green Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Wooburn Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Winchmore Hill Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Hedgerley Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in Beaconsfield
HP9 1QJ, HP9 1RS, HP9 1DL, HP9 1HQ, HP9 1DH, HP9 1HR, HP9 2WR, HP9 1JJ, HP9 1RU … See all
Transport links
- London Heathrow Airport 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Luton Airport 22 miles35.4 km
- Beaconsfield Railway Station 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Seer Green and Jordans Railway Station 1.7 miles2.8 km
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Schools in Beaconsfield
- Beaconsfield High School Secondary
- Butlers Court School Primary
- Davenies School Independent - all ages
- High March School Independent - primary
- Holtspur School & Pre-School Primary
- St Mary and All Saints C of E Primary School Primary
- The Beaconsfield School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Wilton Park Estate 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Bulstrode Park Estate 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Park Wood Forest 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Adams Park Stadium 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Park Wood Nature Reserve Nature reserve 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Bradenham Manor Historic site 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Windsor Racecourse Recreation 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Uxbridge College College 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Swakeleys House Historic site 9 miles14.5 km
- Brunel University University 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Medmenham Abbey Historic site 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Ditton Park Estate 9.6 miles15.4 km