Cranwell, Leasingham & Wilsford
Ward in North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.005, -0.458 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 03 46 |
| Dialling code: | 01529 (Sleaford) |
Cranwell, Leasingham & Wilsford sits in the gently rolling arable landscape of North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England, a largely rural area a short drive from Sleaford and within commuting distance of Lincoln. The ward combines small, tightly knit villages, lanes and farmland with pockets of newer housing, giving a peaceful countryside character punctuated by hedgerows, farmsteads and occasional public footpaths.
Its most prominent local feature is the long‑standing aviation connection at RAF College Cranwell, which shapes the local economy and community alongside traditional arable farming; the presence of service families and civilian staff gives the area a mixed social feel. Historic village churches, village halls and pubs host community events and reflect a strong local identity, while the quieter rural setting appeals to walkers and those seeking a slower pace of life.
Postcode districts covering Cranwell, Leasingham & Wilsford
Most populated places nearby
- Lincoln 15.6 miles25 km
- Grantham 9.9 miles16 km
- Newark-on-Trent 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Boston 18 miles29 km
- Spalding 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Melton Mowbray 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Stamford 24 miles38.7 km
- Sleaford 2 miles3.1 km
- Bourne 16.8 miles27 km
- Market Deeping 23.1 miles37.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Sleaford Westholme Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Greylees Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- South Rauceby Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Sleaford Quarrington & Mareham Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Sleaford Castle Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- North Rauceby Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Leasingham Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Sleaford Built-up area 2 miles3.1 km
- Sleaford Holdingham Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Cranwell Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Sleaford Navigation Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Silk Willoughby Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
Example postcodes in Cranwell, Leasingham & Wilsford
NG34 8HS, NG34 8EX, NG34 8DZ, NG34 8RP, NG34 8FB, NG32 3PQ, NG34 8SL, NG34 8JN, NG34 8LL … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 38.2 miles61.4 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 40 miles64.3 km
- Rauceby Railway Station 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Sleaford Railway Station 2.1 miles3.4 km
Hotels in Cranwell, Leasingham & Wilsford Ad
Schools in Cranwell, Leasingham & Wilsford
- Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) Primary
- Rauceby C of E Primary School Primary
- The Leasingham St Andrew's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Haverholme Priory Historic site 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Swineshead Abbey Historic site 13.7 miles22 km
- Stixwould Priory Historic site 14.8 miles23.9 km
- Sincil Bank Stadium 15.1 miles24.4 km
- Vaudey Abbey Historic site 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Kelham Hills Forest 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 19.1 miles30.8 km
- Revesby Abbey Historic site 19.6 miles31.5 km