Bassingbourn
Ward in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, SG8, England
| Coordinates: | 52.072, -0.064 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 32 43 |
| Dialling code: | 01763 (Royston) |
The ward centred on Bassingbourn lies in the district of South Cambridgeshire in Cambridgeshire, England, close to the Hertfordshire border and a few miles from Royston. It combines compact village streets and surrounding farmland with the notable former airfield, RAF Bassingbourn, which was a significant base for USAAF bomber units in the Second World War and remains a visible reminder of the area’s wartime history.
Today the area retains strong agricultural roots while also functioning as a commuter-friendly community with links to Cambridge and London, supporting small businesses, a primary school and active community groups. Local life revolves around village halls, sports clubs and wartime memorials, giving the ward a mix of historic character and a lively, community-oriented social scene.
Postcode districts covering Bassingbourn
Most populated places nearby
- Luton 20.1 miles
- Cambridge 12.3 miles
- Bedford 17.5 miles
- Harlow 22.1 miles
- Stevenage 12.8 miles
- St. Albans 24.5 miles
- Welwyn Garden City 19.2 miles
- Dunstable 23.4 miles
- Hatfield 22.7 miles
- Bishop's Stortford 17.1 miles
- Hitchin 12.1 miles
- Hoddesdon 22.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bassingbourn cum Kneesworth Parish 0.8 miles
- Litlington Built-up area 1 mile
- Bassingbourn Built-up area 1 mile
- Kneesworth Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Abington Pigotts Parish 1.4 miles
- The Mordens Ward 1.9 miles
- Royston Heath Ward 1.9 miles
- Royston Palace Ward 2.1 miles
- Royston Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Whaddon Parish 2.5 miles
- Steeple Morden Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Shingay cum Wendy Parish 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Bassingbourn
SG8 5LJ, SG8 5HZ, SG8 5LW, SG8 5JH, SG8 5NZ, SG8 5PZ, SG8 5NY, SG8 5PN, SG8 5LG … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 18.1 miles
- Luton Airport 18.8 miles
- Royston Railway Station 2 miles
- Meldreth Railway Station 3.4 miles
Hotels near Bassingbourn Ad
- The Old Bull Inn 3 2.5 miles
- Banyers House 4 2.4 miles
- Sheene Mill 4 3.4 miles
- Premier Inn London Southwark - High St 3 5 miles
- Coach House Hotel 3 5 miles
- The Manor at Minstrel Court 5.8 miles
- Days Inn by Wyndham Stevenage North 3 7.1 miles
- The Broadway Hotel 9.5 miles
- Brookside Lodge 3.5 7 miles
- The Coach House 7.5 miles
Schools in Bassingbourn
- Bassingbourn Primary School Primary
- Bassingbourn Village College Secondary
Local points of interest
- Wimpole Estate Estate 4.8 miles
- Hayley Wood Forest 6.8 miles
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden Gardens 11.6 miles
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 11.8 miles
- University of Cambridge University 12 miles
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 12 miles
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 12.1 miles
- Trinity College College 12.1 miles
- British School Museum Museum 12.5 miles
- Audley End House and Gardens Museum 12.6 miles
- Saffron Walden Museum Museum 13.3 miles
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 13.4 miles