Henlow
Built-up area in Central Bedfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.033, -0.285 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 17 38 |
| Population: | 12,320 |
Henlow in Central Bedfordshire is a small village and civil parish set on the edge of the low-lying Bedfordshire countryside, a short distance from towns such as Biggleswade, Bedford and Hitchin. The settlement includes the main village and the adjacent Henlow Camp, historically linked with RAF Henlow, one of the older RAF stations in the area; the surrounding landscape is largely arable farmland and gentle rolling countryside, with nearby Old Warden and the Shuttleworth Collection adding a notable aviation heritage presence.
Socially, Henlow combines traditional village life - a parish church, local pubs, a primary school and community groups - with an economy tied to agriculture, former and current military employment and commuters working in larger towns or London. The feel is quietly historic and rural, punctuated by occasional air displays and local events that reflect its Bedfordshire character.
Postcode districts covering Henlow
Most populated places nearby
- Milton Keynes 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Luton 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Cambridge 21.3 miles34.2 km
- Bedford 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Harlow 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Stevenage 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Hemel Hempstead 21 miles33.7 km
- St. Albans 19.4 miles31.1 km
- Welwyn Garden City 16.2 miles26 km
- Cheshunt 24.3 miles39.2 km
- Dunstable 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Bletchley 19.6 miles31.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Clifton, Henlow & Langford Ward 0.3 miles0.6 km
- Clifton Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Langford Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Arlesey Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Shefford Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Arlesey & Fairfield Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Lower Stondon Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Astwick Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Stondon Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Stotfold Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Meppershall Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Southill Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in Henlow
SG16 6AN, SG16 6BG, SG16 6BJ, SG16 6BY, SG16 6PH, SG16 6AT, SG16 6BW, SG16 6NL, SG16 6AD … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Stansted Airport 24.4 miles39.2 km
- Arlesey Railway Station 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Biggleswade Railway Station 3.8 miles6 km
Hotels in Henlow Ad
Schools in Henlow
- Henlow C of E Academy Secondary
- Raynsford C of E Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Wrest House Estate 5.7 miles9.1 km
- British School Museum Museum 6 miles9.6 km
- Silsoe College - Cranfield University College 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Flitwick Moor Nature reserve 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Redbourne College College 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Putteridge Bury Estate 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Moot Hall Museum 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Broadhall Way Stadium 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Toddington library Library 12 miles19.3 km
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 12 miles19.3 km
- Hayley Wood Forest 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Wimpole Estate Estate 12.5 miles20.1 km