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 miles23.1 km
- Luton 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Watford 22.4 miles36.1 km
- Bedford 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Stevenage 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Hemel Hempstead 16.1 miles26 km
- St. Albans 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Aylesbury 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Welwyn Garden City 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Cheshunt 24.6 miles39.5 km
- Dunstable 8 miles12.9 km
- Bletchley 13.4 miles21.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Barton-le-Clay Built-up area 1.3 miles2 km
- Pulloxhill Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Silsoe Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Flitton Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Gravenhurst Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Flitton and Greenfield Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Greenfield Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Apsley End Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Hexton Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Upper Gravenhurst Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Streatley Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe
MK45 4EU, MK45 4PP, MK45 4RS, MK45 4AP, MK45 4NA, MK45 4GE, MK45 4EH, MK45 4HS, MK45 4GD … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Stansted Airport 28.9 miles46.5 km
- Flitwick Railway Station 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Harlington Railway Station 3.4 miles5.5 km
Hotels near Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe Ad
- The White Hart 4 4.4 miles7.1 km
- The Crown Pub, Dining & Rooms 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport 4 7.7 miles12.4 km
- The Farmhouse at Redcoats 4 8.7 miles13.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport 3 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport 3 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Sadie Best Western Hotel Luton 4 7 miles11.3 km
- Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport 3 7.7 miles12.3 km
- The Woburn Hotel 4 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Hilton Garden Inn Luton North, United Kingdom 3 5.2 miles8.4 km
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 miles2.4 km
- Wrest House Estate 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Flitwick Moor Nature reserve 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Redbourne College College 4 miles6.4 km
- Toddington library Library 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Putteridge Bury Estate 5.5 miles8.9 km
- British School Museum Museum 6.8 miles11 km
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Woburn Abbey Estate 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Moot Hall Museum 9.3 miles15 km
- Luton Hoo Estate 9.3 miles15 km
- Broadhall Way Stadium 11.8 miles19 km