Shenley
Parish in Hertsmere, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.692, -0.275 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 19 00 |
| Population: | 4,143 |
Shenley is a small village and civil parish in the borough of Hertsmere, in Hertfordshire, England, sitting on the gentle rolling countryside a few miles north of London and close to Borehamwood, Radlett and St Albans. The village retains a compact, conservation-area feel with traditional cottages, lanes and a village green that belie its easy commuter links and proximity to the M25 and mainline stations.
Historically a medieval settlement - the name is thought to come from Old English for a "bright clearing" - Shenley now mixes period houses with modern homes and a community life centred on a parish church, village hall and local clubs. Its economy is largely residential and commuter-driven, with many residents working in London or in the nearby film and television studios around Elstree and Borehamwood, while village fêtes, parks and conservation efforts keep a strong local identity.
Postcode districts covering Shenley
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Islington 12.3 miles19.8 km
- City of Westminster 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Bexley 24 miles38.6 km
- Luton 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Sutton 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Croydon 24.4 miles39.2 km
- Slough 18.6 miles30 km
- Harrow 7.3 miles11.7 km
- High Wycombe 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Watford 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Harlow 17.2 miles27.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Shenley Built-up area 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Shenleybury Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Borehamwood Cowley Hill Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- South Mimms Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Aldenham East Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Radlett Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Borehamwood Brookmeadow Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- London Colney Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Borehamwood Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Borehamwood Kenilworth Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Elstree and Borehamwood Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Colney Street Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
Example postcodes in Shenley
WD7 9LE, WD7 9AG, WD7 9JA, WD7 9EP, WD7 9BP, WD7 9AD, WD7 9EJ, WD7 8LY, WD7 9DZ … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 13.3 miles21.3 km
- London Heathrow Airport 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Radlett Railway Station 1.9 miles3 km
- Elstree & Borehamwood Railway Station 2.7 miles4.3 km
Hotels near Shenley Ad
- Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22 3 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Sopwell House 4 3.7 miles6 km
- The Hadley Hotel 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Ibis London Elstree Borehamwood 3 2.2 miles3.6 km
- The Colney Fox by Innkeeper's Collection 4 2 miles3.1 km
- The Samuel Ryder Hotel St Albans, Tapestry Collection Hilton 4 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Leonardo Hotel London Watford 4 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Elstree Inn 3 2.4 miles3.9 km
- The Manor Elstree 4 3.7 miles5.9 km
- The Hyde - at Dunning's Bar 5.6 miles8.9 km
Schools in Shenley
- Clore Shalom School Primary
- Hertswood Academy Secondary
- Manor Lodge School Independent - primary
- Shenley Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Wrotham Park Estate 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Oaklands College College 4.4 miles7.1 km
- University of Hertfordshire (Hatfield Campus) University 4.4 miles7.1 km
- University of Hertfordshire University 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Barnet Barnet Lane Stadium 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Underhill Stadium Stadium 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Hatfield House Estate 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Vicarage Road Stadium 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Barnet Copthall Stadium 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Royal Air Force Museum Museum 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Middlesex University University 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Brocket Hall Estate 7.7 miles12.4 km