Duxford
Ward in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.102, 0.164 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 48 47 |
Duxford is a compact ward in the South Cambridgeshire district of Cambridgeshire, England, set in gently rolling fen‑edge countryside a short drive south of Cambridge. The area combines a historic village core with surrounding farmland and pockets of modern housing, giving it a semi‑rural character popular with commuters and families while retaining a strong village identity.
Its most striking feature is the former airfield at Duxford, now home to the Imperial War Museum Duxford and a cluster of aviation businesses; the museum and regular airshows are major cultural and economic draws that boost local tourism and support specialist employment. The ward also contains a number of listed buildings and conservation areas, active community groups and village amenities that reflect a blend of historic roots and contemporary commuter‑belt life.
Postcode districts covering Duxford
Most populated places nearby
- Cambridge 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Harlow 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Stevenage 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Braintree 22.4 miles36 km
- Bishop's Stortford 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Hitchin 21.2 miles34.2 km
- Haverhill 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Hertford 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Huntingdon 22 miles35.4 km
- Sudbury 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Newmarket 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Ely 21.1 miles34 km
Neighbouring places
- Whittlesford Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Duxford Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Sawston Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Pampisford Parish 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Hinxton Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Heathfield Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Ickleton Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Thriplow and Heathfield Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Babraham Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Great Abington Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Thriplow Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Great Chesterford Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Duxford
CB22 3AH, CB22 3HB, CB22 4QU, CB10 1SW, CB22 4SA, CB10 1SJ, CB22 4RE, CB22 4PX, CB22 4RZ … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Luton Airport 27.6 miles44.4 km
- Whittlesford Parkway Railway Station 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Great Chesterford Railway Station 3.2 miles5.1 km
Hotels in Duxford Ad
- Hinxton Hall Hotel and Conference Centre
- The Lodge Duxford 4
- Holiday Inn Express Cambridge-Duxford M11, Jct.10 3
- The Red Lion Hotel 3
Schools in Duxford
- Babraham C of E (VC) Primary School Primary
- Duxford C of E Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Audley End House and Gardens Museum 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Saffron Walden Museum Museum 6.2 miles10 km
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden Gardens 6.4 miles10.3 km
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 7 miles11.2 km
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 7.2 miles11.6 km
- University of Cambridge University 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Trinity College College 7.5 miles12 km
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Wimpole Estate Estate 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Bridge Road Stadium 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Hayley Wood Forest 12.1 miles19.4 km