Stotfold
Ward in Central Bedfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.027, -0.227 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 21 38 |
| Dialling code: | 01462 (Hitchin) |
Stotfold sits in Central Bedfordshire on the banks of the River Ivel, its compact townscape framed by the restored watermill and adjoining nature reserve. The Grade II-listed Stotfold Mill and the medieval parish St Mary's Church give the place a tangible historic feel, while riverside walks, mill ponds and green corridors make it notable for local wildlife and pleasant short walks.
Once rooted in milling and agriculture, the area now combines a small town centre of independent shops and light industry with a sizeable commuter population thanks to good road links such as the A1(M) and nearby rail connections into London. Community life is lively for a town of its size, with local sports clubs, regular events and conservation-minded projects around the mill and river keeping a strong sense of local identity.
Postcode districts covering Stotfold
Most populated places nearby
- Milton Keynes 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Luton 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Cambridge 19.5 miles31.3 km
- Bedford 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Harlow 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Stevenage 8.7 miles14 km
- Hemel Hempstead 21.7 miles34.9 km
- St. Albans 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Welwyn Garden City 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Cheshunt 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Dunstable 16 miles25.7 km
- Bletchley 22 miles35.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Astwick Parish 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Stotfold Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Caldecote Parish 1.3 miles2 km
- Hinxworth Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Radwell Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Newnham Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Arlesey & Fairfield Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Edworth Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Arlesey Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Fairfield Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Letchworth Grange Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Henlow Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
Example postcodes in Stotfold
SG5 4PR, SG5 4DY, SG5 4SY, SG5 4EG, SG5 4BL, SG5 4QA, SG5 4AW, SG5 4JA, SG5 4NL … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 12.1 miles19.6 km
- Stansted Airport 22 miles35.4 km
- Arlesey Railway Station 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Baldock Railway Station 2.9 miles4.7 km
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Schools in Stotfold
- Roecroft Lower School Primary
- St Mary's C of E Academy Stotfold Primary
Local points of interest
- British School Museum Museum 6 miles9.6 km
- Wrest House Estate 8 miles12.9 km
- Silsoe College - Cranfield University College 8.7 miles13.9 km
- Broadhall Way Stadium 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Putteridge Bury Estate 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Flitwick Moor Nature reserve 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Wimpole Estate Estate 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Hayley Wood Forest 11 miles17.7 km
- Redbourne College College 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Moot Hall Museum 12 miles19.3 km
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Toddington library Library 14.1 miles22.6 km