Elstree
Ward in Hertsmere, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.647, -0.296 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 17 95 |
| Dialling code: | 01923 (Watford) |
Elstree is an electoral ward in Hertsmere, Hertfordshire, England, sitting on the northern fringe of London and bordering the borough of Barnet. It blends a leafy village atmosphere with suburban neighbourhoods, popular with commuters and families attracted by good schools, local shops and straightforward transport links into the capital.
The area is best known for its long association with film and television production: nearby Elstree Studios and the BBC Elstree Centre have shaped the local economy and identity, bringing creative businesses and visitors to the ward. Much of the centre retains a conservation‑area feel, with period houses and an ancient parish church that hint at a deeper rural and historic past beneath its showbiz reputation.
Postcode districts covering Elstree
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Islington 10.6 miles17 km
- City of Westminster 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Bexley 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Luton 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Sutton 20.6 miles33.1 km
- Croydon 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Slough 16 miles25.8 km
- Harrow 4 miles6.5 km
- High Wycombe 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Watford 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Harlow 19.2 miles30.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Elstree Built-up area 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Elstree and Borehamwood Parish 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Borehamwood Built-up area 1 mile1.7 km
- Borehamwood Brookmeadow Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Borehamwood Hillside Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Letchmore Heath Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Borehamwood Cowley Hill Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Edgwarebury Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Borehamwood Kenilworth Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Stanmore Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Bushey Heath Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Canons Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
Example postcodes in Elstree
WD6 3NP, WD6 3JN, WD6 3RQ, WD6 3NY, WD6 3JD, WD6 3DN, WD6 3SS, WD6 3TN, WD6 3HY … See all
Transport links
- London Heathrow Airport 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Luton Airport 16.1 miles25.8 km
- Elstree & Borehamwood Railway Station 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Radlett Railway Station 2.8 miles4.5 km
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Schools in Elstree
- St Nicholas Elstree C of E VA Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Royal Air Force Museum Museum 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Barnet Copthall Stadium 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Barnet Barnet Lane Stadium 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Underhill Stadium Stadium 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Vicarage Road Stadium 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Wrotham Park Estate 5 miles8.1 km
- Brent Cross Shopping Centre Shopping centre 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Middlesex University University 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Wembley Stadium Stadium 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Oaklands College College 7.5 miles12.1 km
- University of Hertfordshire (Hatfield Campus) University 7.7 miles12.3 km
- University of Hertfordshire University 7.7 miles12.4 km