Northaw and Cuffley
Ward in Welwyn Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.715, -0.136 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 28 03 |
| Dialling code: | 01992 (Lea Valley) |
Northaw and Cuffley sits in the borough of Welwyn Hatfield in Hertfordshire, on the northern fringe of London. The ward combines the small, more rural village of Northaw with the larger, suburban village of Cuffley, offering a mix of leafy lanes, farmland and commuter-friendly amenities; Cuffley is served by a rail link into central London, while Northaw is prized for its country walks, woodlands and conservation character.
There are a few notable historic and social touches - Cuffley is remembered for the First World War airship incident of 1916 and has a discreet memorial - and both villages retain village halls, local pubs, schools and sports clubs that help keep a strong community feel. Economically the area blends local shops, small businesses and agriculture with many residents commuting into the capital, and the green belt setting gives it a quieter, semi-rural atmosphere compared with nearby urban centres.
Postcode districts covering Northaw and Cuffley
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 11.7 miles
- Islington 11.6 miles
- City of Westminster 14 miles
- Bexley 21.2 miles
- Luton 18 miles
- Sutton 24.7 miles
- Croydon 24.6 miles
- Slough 24.3 miles
- Harrow 12 miles
- Watford 12.2 miles
- Harlow 11 miles
- Stevenage 13.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Cuffley Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Northaw and Cuffley Parish 0.6 miles
- Northaw Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Newgate Street Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Potters Bar Oakmere Ward 2.1 miles
- Brookmans Park Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Goff's Oak Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Potters Bar Parkfield Ward 2.3 miles
- Brookmans Park and Little Heath Ward 2.5 miles
- Potters Bar Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Little Berkhamsted Built-up area 3 miles
- Bentley Heath & The Royds Ward 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Northaw and Cuffley
EN6 4JH, EN6 4EW, EN6 4PR, EN6 4QP, EN6 4EQ, EN6 4JW, EN6 4AT, EN6 4QD, EN6 4QE … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 14.8 miles
- London City Airport 16.6 miles
- Cuffley Railway Station 1.2 miles
- Crews Hill Railway Station 2.4 miles
Hotels near Northaw and Cuffley Ad
- The Comet Hotel 4 5.6 miles
- West Lodge Park 4 3.2 miles
- Ramada by Wyndham South Mimms M25 3.5 4.1 miles
- YHA London Lee Valley 4 4.9 miles
- The Hadley Hotel 4.5 miles
- The Ridings Restaurant & Rooms 3 3.6 miles
- Southgate Hotel London 4 5.7 miles
- The Six Bells Hotel 4.3 miles
- Six Bells Hotels 3 4.3 miles
- Holtwhites Hotel 4.3 miles
Schools in Northaw and Cuffley
- Cuffley School Primary
- Northaw C of E Primary School Primary
- Ponsbourne St Mary's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Wrotham Park Estate 3.9 miles
- Hatfield House Estate 4.4 miles
- University of Hertfordshire (Hatfield Campus) University 5.2 miles
- Barnet Barnet Lane Stadium 5.2 miles
- University of Hertfordshire University 5.2 miles
- Underhill Stadium Stadium 5.3 miles
- Middlesex University University 6.2 miles
- Oaklands College College 7 miles
- Brocket Hall Estate 7.2 miles
- White Hart Lane Stadium 8.3 miles
- Alexandra Palace Historic site 8.4 miles
- Barnet Copthall Stadium 8.6 miles