Holywell
Built-up area in Central Bedfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.844, -0.523 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 01 17 |
| Dialling code: | 01582 (Luton) |
Holywell is a small rural settlement in the district of Central Bedfordshire in England, set amid the gently rolling farmland and chalky soils typical of the area. Its name suggests a historic spring or shrine, and the built environment blends older brick and stone cottages with more modern houses, lanes and hedgerows that make it feel characteristically Bedfordshire countryside.
Local life is quietly agricultural with many residents commuting to nearby towns for work; a handful of small businesses, a village hall and occasional community events help sustain a close-knit social scene. Historic interest tends to focus on old field patterns, parish records and any surviving lanes or buildings of medieval origin, while the surrounding landscape makes the hamlet popular with walkers and people seeking a peaceful rural base.
Postcode districts covering Holywell
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 22.4 miles36 km
- Milton Keynes 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Luton 5 miles8.1 km
- Slough 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Harrow 19 miles30.6 km
- High Wycombe 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Watford 13.6 miles22 km
- Bedford 20.5 miles33 km
- Stevenage 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Hemel Hempstead 6.7 miles10.7 km
- St. Albans 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Aylesbury 12.5 miles20.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Oldhill Wood Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Whipsnade Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Kensworth Built-up area 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Studham Parish 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Dagnall Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Dunstable West Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Dunstable South Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Markyate Built-up area 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Little Gaddesden Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Edlesborough Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Dunstable Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Dunstable Central Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in Holywell
LU6 2PA, LU6 2PD, LU6 2PE, LU6 2PG, LU6 2PF, LU6 2QQ, LU6 2PB, LU6 2QJ
Transport links
- Luton Airport 6.9 miles11.2 km
- London Heathrow Airport 25.9 miles41.7 km
- Leagrave railway station 5 miles8.1 km
- Tring Railway Station 5.2 miles8.3 km
Hotels near Holywell Ad
- Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport 4 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Pendley Manor 4 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Hastings House Luton - Inhabit Short Stays 4 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Sadie Best Western Hotel Luton 4 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport 3 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport 3 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport 3 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Haven Homes - Central Luton Studio Apartments 4 5.1 miles8.1 km
- Boxmoor Lodge 3 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Thistle Express London Luton 3 5.2 miles8.4 km
Local points of interest
- Beechwood House Estate 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Luton Hoo Estate 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Pendley Manor Estate 5.6 miles9 km
- Toddington library Library 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Putteridge Bury Estate 7.9 miles12.6 km
- Dancersend Nature Reserve Nature reserve 9 miles14.4 km
- Woburn Abbey Estate 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Flitwick Moor Nature reserve 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Oaklands College College 11.8 miles19 km
- Silsoe College - Cranfield University College 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Redbourne College College 12.2 miles19.6 km