Great Offley
Built-up area in North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.931, -0.339 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 14 27 |
| Population: | 748 |
| Dialling code: | 01462 (Hitchin) |
Great Offley is a small village and civil parish in North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England, sitting on high chalk country at the edge of the Chiltern Hills. Its elevated position gives long views over rolling farmland and woodland, and the area still feels distinctly rural despite being within easy reach of larger towns.
The village has a clearly historic core with traditional cottages and a parish church, and a local economy rooted in agriculture with an increasing number of residents commuting to work in nearby towns. Social life centres on the village hall, pub and local clubs, so it retains a strong community feel and a calendar of local events that reflects its long-established village character.
Postcode districts covering Great Offley
Most populated places nearby
- Milton Keynes 19 miles
- Luton 4.9 miles
- Harrow 23.3 miles
- Watford 19 miles
- Bedford 15.3 miles
- Harlow 22.1 miles
- Stevenage 6.6 miles
- Hemel Hempstead 13.6 miles
- St. Albans 12.3 miles
- Aylesbury 21.6 miles
- Welwyn Garden City 10.6 miles
- Cheshunt 19.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Offley Parish 0.6 miles
- Offa Ward 0.9 miles
- Lilley Parish 1.6 miles
- Hitchin Priory Ward 2.4 miles
- Preston Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Hexton Parish 2.7 miles
- Hitchin Oughton Ward 2.7 miles
- King's Walden Parish 2.8 miles
- Gosmore Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Hitchwood Ward 2.9 miles
- Pirton Built-up area 3 miles
- Breachwood Green Built-up area 3 miles
Example postcodes in Great Offley
SG5 3AR, SG5 3EA, SG5 3DG, SG5 3AH, SG5 3FP, SG5 3EP, SG5 3EN, SG5 3DA, SG5 3DZ … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 4.1 miles
- Stansted Airport 24.7 miles
- Hitchin Railway Station 3.6 miles
- Luton Railway Station 4.6 miles
Hotels near Great Offley Ad
- The Farmhouse at Redcoats 4 4 miles
- Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport 4 4.3 miles
- Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport 3 4.2 miles
- Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport 3 4.1 miles
- Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport 3 4.6 miles
- Letchworth Hall 4 5.2 miles
- The Fox at Willian 4 5.5 miles
- Sadie Best Western Hotel Luton 4 4.7 miles
- The Crown Pub, Dining & Rooms 7.1 miles
- Hastings House Luton - Inhabit Short Stays 4 5.1 miles
Schools in Great Offley
- Offley Endowed Primary School and Nursery Primary
Local points of interest
- Putteridge Bury Estate 2 miles
- British School Museum Museum 2.9 miles
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 5.1 miles
- Luton Hoo Estate 6.1 miles
- Wrest House Estate 6.2 miles
- Silsoe College - Cranfield University College 6.4 miles
- Broadhall Way Stadium 6.8 miles
- Flitwick Moor Nature reserve 7.7 miles
- Toddington library Library 8.3 miles
- Redbourne College College 9.2 miles
- Beechwood House Estate 10 miles
- Brocket Hall Estate 10.1 miles