Shenley
Ward in Hertsmere, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.693, -0.25 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 21 00 |
Shenley is a largely residential ward in the borough of Hertsmere, set in the rolling green belt of Hertfordshire on the edge of the London commuter zone. It retains a village feel with a small historic core of cottages and a parish church, surrounded by lanes, farmland and bridleways that make it popular with walkers and horse riders.
The local economy is a mix of small shops, pubs and services, while many residents commute into London or to nearby towns such as Borehamwood and Radlett; good road links to the M25 and proximity to the film and TV industry around Elstree Studios also shape the area. Community life is marked by village events and local clubs, giving the place a quiet, semi-rural character despite its easy access to the capital.
Postcode districts covering Shenley
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 8.9 miles
- Islington 11.7 miles
- City of Westminster 13 miles
- Bexley 23.2 miles
- Luton 16.2 miles
- Sutton 23.3 miles
- Croydon 24.1 miles
- Slough 19.5 miles
- Harrow 7.8 miles
- High Wycombe 21.9 miles
- Watford 7.2 miles
- Harlow 16.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- South Mimms Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Shenley Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Potters Bar Furzefield Ward 1.9 miles
- Borehamwood Cowley Hill Ward 2.1 miles
- North Mymms Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Borehamwood Kenilworth Ward 2.4 miles
- Borehamwood Brookmeadow Ward 2.6 miles
- Shenleybury Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Bentley Heath & The Royds Ward 2.6 miles
- Potters Bar Built-up area 2.7 miles
- London Colney Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Borehamwood Built-up area 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Shenley
WD7 9JX, WD7 9AB, WD7 9JN, WD7 9AX, AL2 1DR, WD7 9BE, WD7 9JE, EN6 3LN, EN5 4RL … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 13.6 miles
- London Heathrow Airport 17.7 miles
- Potters Bar Railway Station 2.4 miles
- Brookmans Park Railway Station 2.7 miles
Hotels in Shenley Ad
- ibis Borehamwood Hotel 3
- Ramada by Wyndham South Mimms M25 3.5
- Premier Inn London Elstree / Borehamwood 3
- Innkeeper's Lodge St Albans, London Colney 4
- Premier Inn South Mimms/Potters Bar 3
Schools in Shenley
- Clore Shalom School Primary
- Hertswood Academy Secondary
- Manor Lodge School Independent - primary
- Shenley Primary School Primary
- St Giles' C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Wrotham Park Estate 3.4 miles
- Barnet Barnet Lane Stadium 4 miles
- Underhill Stadium Stadium 4.1 miles
- University of Hertfordshire (Hatfield Campus) University 4.1 miles
- University of Hertfordshire University 4.2 miles
- Oaklands College College 4.6 miles
- Hatfield House Estate 5 miles
- Middlesex University University 6.2 miles
- Barnet Copthall Stadium 6.3 miles
- Royal Air Force Museum Museum 6.5 miles
- Vicarage Road Stadium 7.1 miles
- Brocket Hall Estate 7.4 miles