Barley
Built-up area in North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.028, 0.038 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TL 39 38 |
| Population: | 662 |
| Dialling code: | 01763 (Royston) |
Barley is a small, rural village in the district of North Hertfordshire, in the county of Hertfordshire, England. It sits close to the border with Cambridgeshire and within easy reach of market towns such as Royston, set in rolling chalk countryside that is popular for country walks and long-distance footpaths. The landscape and location give it a distinctly quiet, village character despite reasonable commuter links to larger towns and London.
Historically agricultural - the village name itself hints at past barley cultivation - Barley retains a number of traditional features typical of Hertfordshire villages, including a village green, historic houses and an active local community with village events and a pub or two. The local economy still has farming and small businesses at its heart, while many residents now mix rural living with commuting and leisure activities tied to the surrounding countryside.
Postcode districts covering Barley
Most populated places nearby
- Luton 22.3 miles
- Cambridge 12.6 miles
- Bedford 22.5 miles
- Harlow 18.1 miles
- Stevenage 13 miles
- St. Albans 24.3 miles
- Welwyn Garden City 18.3 miles
- Cheshunt 22.4 miles
- Braintree 24.1 miles
- Hatfield 21.8 miles
- Bishop's Stortford 12.3 miles
- Hitchin 14.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Great and Little Chishill Parish 1.3 miles
- Great Chishill Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Barkway Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Heydon Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Nuthampstead Parish 2.3 miles
- Royston Meridian Ward 2.5 miles
- Reed Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Chrishall Built-up area 3 miles
- Ermine Ward 3 miles
- Royston Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Royston Palace Ward 3.1 miles
- Royston Heath Ward 3.5 miles
Example postcodes in Barley
SG8 8LB, SG8 8LJ, SG8 8LA, SG8 8JZ, SG8 8LL, SG8 8JX, SG8 8JW, SG8 8JU, SG8 8AQ … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 13 miles
- Luton Airport 20.3 miles
- Royston Railway Station 3.3 miles
- Meldreth Railway Station 4.5 miles
Hotels near Barley Ad
- Sheene Mill 3 4.1 miles
- Coach House Hotel 3 2.8 miles
- Old Bull Inn 2.8 miles
- Hinxton Hall Hotel and Conference Centre 7.2 miles
- The Lodge Duxford 4 6.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Cambridge-Duxford M11, Jct.10 3 7.6 miles
- Stay and Relax at the Yew Tree 9.3 miles
- The Red Lion Hotel 3 7.6 miles
Schools in Barley
- Barley (VA) C of E First School Primary
Local points of interest
- Audley End House and Gardens Museum 7.8 miles
- Saffron Walden Museum Museum 8.6 miles
- Wimpole Estate Estate 8.7 miles
- Hayley Wood Forest 11.2 miles
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden Gardens 12 miles
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 12.4 miles
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 12.6 miles
- University of Cambridge University 12.6 miles
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 12.7 miles
- Trinity College College 12.8 miles
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 13.7 miles
- Broadhall Way Stadium 13.7 miles