Howden
Built-up area in East Riding of Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.749, -0.859 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 75 28 |
| Population: | 4,142 |
| Dialling code: | 01405 (Goole) |
Howden is a compact market town in the East Riding of Yorkshire district of England, sited on the north bank of the River Ouse amid the flat arable landscape that drains towards the Humber estuary. Its riverside position helped make it a local centre for agriculture and trade, and the town still retains a small historic core of stone and timber‑framed buildings.
The town is best known for Howden Minster, a large medieval church dating largely from the 12th–15th centuries with notable carved choir stalls, and the earthworks and remnants of Howden Castle, which give the place a distinctly medieval feel. Today the local economy blends farming, independent shops and small businesses, with many residents commuting to larger centres such as Hull and York, and a steady programme of community events and clubs sustaining village‑town social life.
Postcode districts covering Howden
Most populated places nearby
- Kingston upon Hull 21.8 miles35.1 km
- York 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Doncaster 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Scunthorpe 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Castleford 20 miles32.2 km
- Pontefract 18.7 miles30.2 km
- Bentley 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Beverley 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Selby 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Gainsborough 24.4 miles39.2 km
- Goole 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Brough and Elloughton 12 miles19.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Booth Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Kilpin Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Hook Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Asselby Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Goole North Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Wressle Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Eastrington Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Airmyn Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Spaldington Parish 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Goole Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Goole South Ward 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Laxton Parish 3.5 miles5.7 km
Example postcodes in Howden
DN14 7GR, DN14 7FN, DN14 7JJ, DN14 7TY, DN14 7BD, DN14 7BZ, DN14 7JA, DN14 7SS, DN14 7BW … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 33.7 miles54.2 km
- Howden Railway Station 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Saltmarshe Railway Station 2.8 miles4.4 km
Hotels near Howden Ad
- Loftsome Bridge Hotel 2.9 miles4.7 km
- The Briarcroft Wayth Hotels 2.9 miles4.7 km
- The Downe Arms 8 miles12.9 km
- Bay Horse Hotel 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Comus Inn 6.8 miles11 km
- The Wishingwell 3 8.6 miles13.8 km
Schools in Howden
- Howden C of E Infant School Primary
- Howden Junior School Primary
- Howden School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Normanby Park Estate 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Glanford Park Stadium 13.1 miles21 km
- Nun Appleton Priory Historic site 14.1 miles22.6 km
- Nun Appleton Hall Estate 14.1 miles22.7 km
- University of York University 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Yorkshire Museum of Farming Museum 15.8 miles25.5 km
- Wentworth College College 15.8 miles25.5 km
- Gokewell Priory Historic site 16.3 miles26.2 km
- York Racecourse Recreation 16.3 miles26.2 km
- National Railway Museum Museum 17.5 miles28.1 km
- Sand Hutton Hall Estate 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Bootham Crescent Stadium 17.9 miles28.7 km