Kensworth
Parish in Central Bedfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.861, -0.505 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 03 19 |
| Population: | 1,455 |
| Dialling code: | 01582 (Luton) |
Kensworth is a small village and civil parish in Central Bedfordshire, England, set on the greensand and chalk fringes of the Chiltern Hills a few miles from Dunstable and Luton. Its position close to the Dunstable Downs gives the area a pleasantly rural feel, with open views, footpaths and rolling farmland forming a contrast to nearby suburban centres.
Historically agricultural, the village’s character has been shaped by chalk workings and the presence of a quarry and landfill nearby, which have been significant local economic and planning issues in recent decades. The built core retains a medieval parish church and traditional cottages, while a small but active community uses a village hall and local events to sustain rural life even as many residents commute to Luton or London for work; attractions such as Whipsnade Zoo and countryside walks are close at hand.
Postcode districts covering Kensworth
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 23.1 miles37.1 km
- Milton Keynes 16 miles25.8 km
- Luton 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Slough 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Harrow 19.8 miles31.9 km
- High Wycombe 19.1 miles30.8 km
- Watford 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Bedford 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Stevenage 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Hemel Hempstead 7.6 miles12.3 km
- St. Albans 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Aylesbury 13.4 miles21.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Kensworth Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Dunstable South Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Oldhill Wood Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Holywell Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Whipsnade Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Dunstable West Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Dunstable Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Dunstable Central Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Dunstable East Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Caddington Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Studham Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Dunstable North Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in Kensworth
LU6 3RB, LU6 2RU, LU6 2NZ, LU6 3RF, LU6 3RW, LU6 3RQ, LU6 3QY, LU6 2PZ, LU6 2PP … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 5.9 miles9.5 km
- London Heathrow Airport 27 miles43.5 km
- Leagrave railway station 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Luton Railway Station 4.1 miles6.7 km
Hotels near Kensworth Ad
- Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport 4 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Hastings House Luton - Inhabit Short Stays 4 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Sadie Best Western Hotel Luton 4 4 miles6.4 km
- Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport 3 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport 3 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport 3 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Haven Homes - Central Luton Studio Apartments 4 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Pendley Manor 4 7 miles11.3 km
- Thistle Express London Luton 3 4 miles6.5 km
- Eagle Hotel 4.4 miles7.1 km
Schools in Kensworth
- Kensworth C of E Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Beechwood House Estate 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Luton Hoo Estate 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Toddington library Library 6.2 miles10 km
- Putteridge Bury Estate 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Pendley Manor Estate 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Woburn Abbey Estate 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Flitwick Moor Nature reserve 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Dancersend Nature Reserve Nature reserve 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Silsoe College - Cranfield University College 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Wrest House Estate 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Redbourne College College 11 miles17.7 km