Bassingbourn
Ward in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, 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 miles32.3 km
- Cambridge 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Bedford 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Harlow 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Stevenage 12.8 miles20.6 km
- St. Albans 24.5 miles39.5 km
- Welwyn Garden City 19.2 miles31 km
- Dunstable 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Hatfield 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Bishop's Stortford 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Hitchin 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Hoddesdon 22.3 miles35.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Bassingbourn cum Kneesworth Parish 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Litlington Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Bassingbourn Built-up area 1 mile1.7 km
- Kneesworth Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Abington Pigotts Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- The Mordens Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Royston Heath Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Royston Palace Ward 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Royston Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Whaddon Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Steeple Morden Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Shingay cum Wendy Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
Example postcodes in Bassingbourn
SG8 5NW, SG8 5ND, SG8 5YR, SG8 5HU, SG8 5NT, SG8 5HS, SG8 5NQ, SG8 5JF, SG8 5JQ … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Luton Airport 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Royston Railway Station 2 miles3.2 km
- Meldreth Railway Station 3.4 miles5.4 km
Hotels near Bassingbourn Ad
- Sheene Mill 3 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Old Bull Inn 2.5 miles4 km
- The Crown Pub, Dining & Rooms 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Coach House Hotel 3 5 miles8 km
- The Broadway Hotel 9.5 miles15.3 km
- The Lodge Duxford 4 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Redwings Lodge Baldock 3 7 miles11.3 km
- Days Inn Stevenage North 3 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Stratton Cottage Guesthouse 5 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Champneys Henlow 9.8 miles15.7 km
Schools in Bassingbourn
- Bassingbourn Primary School Primary
- Bassingbourn Village College Secondary
Local points of interest
- Wimpole Estate Estate 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Hayley Wood Forest 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden Gardens 11.6 miles18.7 km
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 11.8 miles19 km
- University of Cambridge University 12 miles19.3 km
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 12 miles19.3 km
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Trinity College College 12.1 miles19.5 km
- British School Museum Museum 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Audley End House and Gardens Museum 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Saffron Walden Museum Museum 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 13.4 miles21.6 km