Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe
Ward in Central Bedfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.984, -0.424 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 08 32 |
The ward that covers Barton-le-Clay and Silsoe sits in Central Bedfordshire and is a mix of rolling Greensand Ridge countryside and village settlement. Barton Hills just north of the village provides chalk grassland and good views across the vale, while the low-density layout and surrounding farmland give the area a distinctly rural feel despite good road and rail links to nearby towns.
Silsoe has a notable country estate in the shape of Wrest Park, and the locality’s long connections with agriculture and land-based research (the former agricultural college and related facilities) sit alongside a modern commuter economy feeding Luton, Bedford and further afield. Community life is strong, with village halls, pubs and local clubs punctuating a landscape that balances heritage buildings, nature conservation and everyday rural living.
Postcode districts covering Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe
Most populated places nearby
- Milton Keynes 14.4 miles
- Luton 6.2 miles
- Watford 22.4 miles
- Bedford 10.8 miles
- Stevenage 11.4 miles
- Hemel Hempstead 16.1 miles
- St. Albans 16.5 miles
- Aylesbury 20.1 miles
- Welwyn Garden City 15.7 miles
- Cheshunt 24.6 miles
- Dunstable 8 miles
- Bletchley 13.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Barton-le-Clay Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Pulloxhill Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Silsoe Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Flitton Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Gravenhurst Parish 2.2 miles
- Flitton and Greenfield Parish 2.3 miles
- Greenfield Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Apsley End Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Hexton Parish 2.6 miles
- Upper Gravenhurst Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield Ward 2.7 miles
- Streatley Built-up area 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe
MK45 4SA, MK45 4GU, MK45 4DU, MK45 4QE, MK45 4SF, MK45 4EQ, MK45 4RP, MK45 4PB, MK45 4QY … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 7.9 miles
- Stansted Airport 28.9 miles
- Flitwick Railway Station 3.3 miles
- Harlington Railway Station 3.4 miles
Hotels near Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe Ad
- The White Hart 4 4.4 miles
- The Crown Pub, Dining & Rooms 6.6 miles
- Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport 4 7.7 miles
- Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport 3 7.7 miles
- The Farmhouse at Redcoats 4 8.7 miles
- Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport 3 7.6 miles
- Sadie Best Western Hotel Luton 4 7 miles
- Hilton Garden Inn Luton North, United Kingdom 3 5.2 miles
- Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport 3 7.7 miles
- Hastings House Luton - Inhabit Short Stays 4 7.5 miles
Schools in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe
- Arnold Academy All ages
- Esland Bedford School Independent - special
- Orchard School & Nursery Independent - primary
- Ramsey Manor Lower School Primary
- Silsoe C of E VC Lower School Primary
Local points of interest
- Silsoe College - Cranfield University College 1.5 miles
- Wrest House Estate 1.7 miles
- Flitwick Moor Nature reserve 2.6 miles
- Redbourne College College 4 miles
- Toddington library Library 5.2 miles
- Putteridge Bury Estate 5.5 miles
- British School Museum Museum 6.8 miles
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 6.9 miles
- Woburn Abbey Estate 7.3 miles
- Moot Hall Museum 9.3 miles
- Luton Hoo Estate 9.3 miles
- Broadhall Way Stadium 11.8 miles