Elstree and Borehamwood
Parish in Hertsmere, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.656, -0.281 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TQ 18 96 |
| Population: | 1,835 |
| Dialling code: | 01923 (Watford) |
Elstree and Borehamwood is a civil parish in the borough of Hertsmere, in Hertfordshire, lying just north of London on the commuter belt. The parish combines suburban neighbourhoods with pockets of countryside and parkland - notably Aldenham Country Park - and is well served by road and a Thameslink rail station giving regular services into central London.
Its best‑known feature is the long history of film and television production centred on Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, which has hosted major films and TV shows and supports a lasting creative economy. The area retains older village cores, wartime and medieval layers of history, and a diverse, largely family‑oriented population who commute, work locally in media and services, or enjoy the parish’s community events and green spaces.
Postcode districts covering Elstree and Borehamwood
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Islington 10.6 miles17 km
- City of Westminster 11.2 miles18 km
- Bexley 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Luton 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Sutton 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Croydon 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Slough 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Harrow 4.9 miles7.9 km
- High Wycombe 20.2 miles32.5 km
- Watford 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Harlow 18.3 miles29.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Borehamwood Built-up area 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Borehamwood Brookmeadow Ward 0.5 miles0.7 km
- Borehamwood Hillside Ward 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Borehamwood Cowley Hill Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Borehamwood Kenilworth Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Elstree Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Letchmore Heath Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Edgwarebury Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Aldenham East Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Radlett Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- High Barnet Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Shenley Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
Example postcodes in Elstree and Borehamwood
WD6 5HQ, WD6 3DP, WD6 2PW, WD6 5RX, WD6 1BJ, WD6 1AY, WD6 5QE, WD6 1DJ, WD6 4BE … See all
Transport links
- London Heathrow Airport 14.8 miles23.9 km
- Luton Airport 15.5 miles25 km
- Elstree & Borehamwood Railway Station 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Radlett Railway Station 2.5 miles4 km
Hotels in Elstree and Borehamwood Ad
- The Manor Elstree 4
- Ibis London Elstree Borehamwood 3
- Elstree Inn 3
- Doubletree by Hilton London Elstree 4
- Village Hotel London Watford 4
Schools in Elstree and Borehamwood
- Cowley Hill School Primary
- Elstree Screen Arts Academy Secondary
- Kenilworth Primary School Primary
- Meryfield Primary School Primary
- Monksmead School Primary
- Parkside Community Primary School Primary
- Saffron Green Primary School Primary
- St Nicholas Elstree C of E VA Primary School Primary
- St Teresa Catholic Primary School Primary
- Summerswood Primary School Primary
- Woodlands Primary School Primary
- Yavneh College Secondary
- Yavneh Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Barnet Barnet Lane Stadium 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Underhill Stadium Stadium 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Wrotham Park Estate 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Royal Air Force Museum Museum 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Barnet Copthall Stadium 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Vicarage Road Stadium 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Middlesex University University 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Brent Cross Shopping Centre Shopping centre 6 miles9.7 km
- Oaklands College College 6.8 miles11 km
- University of Hertfordshire (Hatfield Campus) University 6.8 miles11 km
- University of Hertfordshire University 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Wembley Stadium Stadium 7 miles11.2 km