Chalton
Built-up area in Central Bedfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.931, -0.503 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 03 26 |
| Population: | 538 |
| Dialling code: | 01582 (Luton) |
Chalton is a small village in Central Bedfordshire, England, set on the chalk downland of the county and close to Dunstable, Houghton Regis and Luton. The village name reflects the local geology and it retains a rural character of farmhouses, stone cottages and hedgerow-lined lanes.
Historically agricultural, Chalton today is largely residential with a quiet, parish-style community and countryside pursuits for walkers and cyclists on nearby downland of the Chiltern Hills. Its countryside setting sits within reach of road and rail connections, making access to London and surrounding towns straightforward while keeping a distinctly village atmosphere.
Postcode districts covering Chalton
Most populated places nearby
- Milton Keynes 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Luton 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Harrow 24.3 miles39.2 km
- High Wycombe 23.3 miles37.6 km
- Watford 19.2 miles30.8 km
- Bedford 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Stevenage 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Hemel Hempstead 12.4 miles19.9 km
- St. Albans 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Aylesbury 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Welwyn Garden City 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Cheshunt 24.3 miles39.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Sundon Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Houghton Regis East Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Toddington Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Sundon Park Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Houghton Regis Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Chalgrave Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Houghton Regis West Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Lewsey Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Leagrave Ward 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Harlington Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Thorn Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Tebworth Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in Chalton
Transport links
- Luton Airport 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Stansted Airport 31.6 miles50.9 km
- Harlington Railway Station 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Leagrave railway station 2.6 miles4.1 km
Hotels near Chalton Ad
- Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport 4 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Sadie Best Western Hotel Luton 4 4.9 miles7.9 km
- The White Hart 4 7 miles11.2 km
- Hastings House Luton - Inhabit Short Stays 4 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport 3 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport 3 5.9 miles9.6 km
- The Woburn Hotel 4 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport 3 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Haven Homes - Central Luton Studio Apartments 4 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Thistle Express London Luton 3 5 miles8.1 km
Local points of interest
- Toddington library Library 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Flitwick Moor Nature reserve 5.1 miles8.1 km
- Woburn Abbey Estate 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Putteridge Bury Estate 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Silsoe College - Cranfield University College 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Redbourne College College 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Wrest House Estate 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Luton Hoo Estate 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Beechwood House Estate 7.9 miles12.7 km
- British School Museum Museum 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Pendley Manor Estate 10.6 miles17.1 km