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 miles24 km
- Luton 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Watford 20.7 miles33.4 km
- Bedford 12.4 miles20 km
- Stevenage 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Hemel Hempstead 14.5 miles23.3 km
- St. Albans 14.9 miles24 km
- Aylesbury 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Welwyn Garden City 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Cheshunt 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Dunstable 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Bletchley 13.6 miles21.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Barton-le-Clay Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Streatley Built-up area 1.3 miles2 km
- Hexton Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Pulloxhill Built-up area 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Harlington Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Sundon Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Apsley End Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Lilley Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Bramingham Ward 3 miles4.8 km
- Northwell Ward 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Offa Ward 3.3 miles5.4 km
Example postcodes in Barton-le-Clay
MK45 4PR, MK45 4SE, MK45 4RE, MK45 4SQ, LU2 8NE, MK45 4NA, MK45 4SF, MK45 4LT, MK45 4LU … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Stansted Airport 28.6 miles46 km
- Harlington Railway Station 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Leagrave railway station 4 miles6.5 km
Hotels near Barton-le-Clay Ad
- Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport 4 6.1 miles9.8 km
- The White Hart 4 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport 3 6 miles9.7 km
- Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport 3 6 miles9.7 km
- Sadie Best Western Hotel Luton 4 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport 3 6 miles9.6 km
- The Crown Pub, Dining & Rooms 7.6 miles12.2 km
- The Farmhouse at Redcoats 4 8 miles12.9 km
- Hastings House Luton - Inhabit Short Stays 4 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Hilton Garden Inn Luton North, United Kingdom 3 3.7 miles5.9 km
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 miles5.1 km
- Wrest House Estate 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Flitwick Moor Nature reserve 3.8 miles6 km
- Putteridge Bury Estate 4 miles6.5 km
- Toddington library Library 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Redbourne College College 5.2 miles8.4 km
- British School Museum Museum 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Woburn Abbey Estate 7.4 miles12 km
- Luton Hoo Estate 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Beechwood House Estate 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Broadhall Way Stadium 10.9 miles17.6 km