Barton-le-Clay
Parish in Central Bedfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.959, -0.424 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 08 30 |
| Population: | 4,992 |
The village of Barton-le-Clay sits on the Greensand Ridge in Central Bedfordshire, a short drive from Bedford and Luton. Its rolling countryside and the nearby Barton Hills National Nature Reserve give the area a distinctive mix of chalk and greensand habitats popular with walkers and naturalists.
Historically a small agricultural settlement with a medieval church and pockets of thatched cottages, Barton-le-Clay has evolved into a partly commuter community while retaining local shops, schools and active clubs. A strong sense of community is maintained through village events, societies and volunteer projects, and farming alongside small businesses still plays a noticeable role in the local economy.
Postcode districts covering Barton-le-Clay
Most populated places nearby
- Milton Keynes 14.9 miles
- Luton 4.5 miles
- Watford 20.7 miles
- Bedford 12.4 miles
- Stevenage 10.7 miles
- Hemel Hempstead 14.5 miles
- St. Albans 14.9 miles
- Aylesbury 19.2 miles
- Welwyn Garden City 14.4 miles
- Cheshunt 23.3 miles
- Dunstable 6.6 miles
- Bletchley 13.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Barton-le-Clay Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Streatley Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Hexton Parish 1.6 miles
- Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe Ward 1.7 miles
- Pulloxhill Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Harlington Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Sundon Parish 2.8 miles
- Apsley End Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Lilley Parish 3 miles
- Bramingham Ward 3 miles
- Northwell Ward 3.3 miles
- Offa Ward 3.3 miles
Example postcodes in Barton-le-Clay
MK45 4LB, MK45 4QQ, MK45 4LG, MK45 4JS, MK45 4LP, MK45 4JN, MK45 4SA, MK45 4RG, MK45 4NX … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 6.3 miles
- Stansted Airport 28.6 miles
- Harlington Railway Station 3.1 miles
- Leagrave railway station 4 miles
Hotels near Barton-le-Clay Ad
- The White Hart 4 5.8 miles
- Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport 4 6.1 miles
- Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport 3 6 miles
- Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport 3 6 miles
- Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport 3 6 miles
- Sadie Best Western Hotel Luton 4 5.3 miles
- The Crown Pub, Dining & Rooms 7.6 miles
- The Farmhouse at Redcoats 4 8 miles
- Hastings House Luton - Inhabit Short Stays 4 5.8 miles
- Hilton Garden Inn Luton North, United Kingdom 3 3.7 miles
Schools in Barton-le-Clay
- Arnold Academy All ages
- Orchard School & Nursery Independent - primary
- Ramsey Manor Lower School Primary
Local points of interest
- Silsoe College - Cranfield University College 3.2 miles
- Wrest House Estate 3.4 miles
- Flitwick Moor Nature reserve 3.8 miles
- Putteridge Bury Estate 4 miles
- Toddington library Library 4.6 miles
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 5.2 miles
- Redbourne College College 5.2 miles
- British School Museum Museum 6.4 miles
- Woburn Abbey Estate 7.4 miles
- Luton Hoo Estate 7.6 miles
- Beechwood House Estate 10.2 miles
- Broadhall Way Stadium 10.9 miles