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 miles
- Islington 12.3 miles
- City of Westminster 13.3 miles
- Bexley 24 miles
- Luton 15.7 miles
- Sutton 23.4 miles
- Croydon 24.4 miles
- Slough 18.6 miles
- Harrow 7.3 miles
- High Wycombe 20.8 miles
- Watford 6.1 miles
- Harlow 17.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Shenley Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Shenleybury Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Borehamwood Cowley Hill Ward 1.7 miles
- South Mimms Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Aldenham East Ward 1.9 miles
- Radlett Built-up area 2 miles
- Borehamwood Brookmeadow Ward 2 miles
- London Colney Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Borehamwood Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Borehamwood Kenilworth Ward 2.4 miles
- Elstree and Borehamwood Parish 2.5 miles
- Colney Street Built-up area 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Shenley
AL2 1DR, WD7 9BZ, WD7 9AA, WD7 9JS, WD7 9DJ, WD7 9JQ, WD7 9DR, WD7 9JY, WD6 5PL … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 13.3 miles
- London Heathrow Airport 17.1 miles
- Radlett Railway Station 1.9 miles
- Elstree & Borehamwood Railway Station 2.7 miles
Hotels near Shenley Ad
- Elstree Inn 2 2.4 miles
- ibis Borehamwood Hotel 3 2.2 miles
- The Comet Hotel 4 4.9 miles
- Red Lion Hotel 1.9 miles
- Ramada by Wyndham South Mimms M25 3.5 2.3 miles
- The Manor Elstree 4 3.7 miles
- The Samuel Ryder Hotel St Albans 4 4.9 miles
- Innkeeper's Lodge St Albans, London Colney 4 2 miles
- Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25 Jct.22 3.5 2.6 miles
- Premier Inn London Elstree / Borehamwood 3 2.4 miles
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 miles
- Oaklands College College 4.4 miles
- University of Hertfordshire (Hatfield Campus) University 4.4 miles
- University of Hertfordshire University 4.5 miles
- Barnet Barnet Lane Stadium 4.7 miles
- Underhill Stadium Stadium 4.8 miles
- Hatfield House Estate 5.5 miles
- Vicarage Road Stadium 6.1 miles
- Barnet Copthall Stadium 6.5 miles
- Royal Air Force Museum Museum 6.6 miles
- Middlesex University University 6.9 miles
- Brocket Hall Estate 7.7 miles