Stondon
Parish in Central Bedfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.002, -0.314 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 15 35 |
| Dialling code: | 01462 (Hitchin) |
Stondon in Central Bedfordshire is a small, largely rural parish centred on the adjoining villages of Upper Stondon and Lower Stondon. It lies between the larger centres of Bedford and Biggleswade, and its mix of farmland and residential streets, together with decent road links, has made it a modest commuter area for people working locally or travelling to London.
The community retains clear agricultural roots, with a number of historic cottages, farmhouses and a parish church, and village life is organised around halls, pubs and regular local events. There is also a small amount of light industry and local businesses on the parish edges, while nearby features such as the airfield at Henlow and country walks give the area a relaxed, village character balanced by convenient access to services.
Postcode districts covering Stondon
Most populated places nearby
- Milton Keynes 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Luton 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Cambridge 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Watford 24 miles38.6 km
- Bedford 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Harlow 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Stevenage 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Hemel Hempstead 18.5 miles29.8 km
- St. Albans 17.2 miles27.6 km
- Aylesbury 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Welwyn Garden City 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Cheshunt 23 miles36.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Lower Stondon Built-up area 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Holwell Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Meppershall Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Cadwell Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Meppershall & Shillington Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Shillington Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Pirton Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Clifton, Henlow & Langford Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Arlesey Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Ickleford Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Henlow Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Clifton Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
Example postcodes in Stondon
SG5 3SD, SG16 6GB, SG16 6LH, SG16 6FX, SG16 6FZ, SG16 6NF, SG16 6QB, SG16 6NG, SG16 6FQ … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Stansted Airport 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Arlesey Railway Station 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Letchworth Garden City Railway Station 3.9 miles6.3 km
Hotels near Stondon Ad
- The Crown Pub, Dining & Rooms 2.2 miles3.5 km
- The Farmhouse at Redcoats 4 6.1 miles9.8 km
- The Fox at Willian 4 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Letchworth Hall 4 4.5 miles7.3 km
- The Broadway Hotel 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Champneys Henlow 2.3 miles3.8 km
- The White Hart 4 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport 4 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport 3 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport 3 9.2 miles14.7 km
Schools in Stondon
- Stondon Lower School Primary
Local points of interest
- British School Museum Museum 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Wrest House Estate 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Silsoe College - Cranfield University College 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Putteridge Bury Estate 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Flitwick Moor Nature reserve 7 miles11.3 km
- Redbourne College College 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Broadhall Way Stadium 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 9.5 miles15.4 km
- Toddington library Library 10 miles16 km
- Moot Hall Museum 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Luton Hoo Estate 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Woburn Abbey Estate 12 miles19.3 km