Islip
Parish in North Northamptonshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.4, -0.56 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 98 78 |
| Dialling code: | 01832 (Clopton) |
Islip is a small village and civil parish in North Northamptonshire, England, set in gently rolling arable countryside. The settlement keeps a compact rural character, with a mix of older cottages and more recent homes, lanes and footpaths that make it popular with walkers and those seeking a quiet village setting.
Historically agricultural, Islip has medieval roots reflected in its church and surrounding field patterns; today the local economy still leans on farming while a number of residents commute to nearby market towns for work. Community life is centred on the village hall and occasional local events, giving it a strong small‑scale social feel despite its proximity to larger services.
Postcode districts covering Islip
Most populated places nearby
- Northampton 17.8 miles
- Peterborough 17.4 miles
- Bedford 18.5 miles
- Kettering 6.3 miles
- Kettering Town 6.4 miles
- Corby 8.1 miles
- Wellingborough 8.9 miles
- Rushden 8.1 miles
- Huntingdon 16.4 miles
- Market Harborough 16.2 miles
- Stamford 18.1 miles
- Kempston Hardwick 21.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Islip Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Woodford Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Lowick Parish 1.3 miles
- Thrapston Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Denford Parish 1.9 miles
- Twywell Parish 1.9 miles
- Sudborough Parish 2.3 miles
- Ringstead Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Aldwincle Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Titchmarsh Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Great Addington Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Thorpe Achurch Parish 3.3 miles
Example postcodes in Islip
NN14 3LL, NN14 3LD, NN14 3JR, NN14 3FD, NN14 3DU, NN14 3JX, NN14 3LH, NN14 3JS, NN14 3JY … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 37.2 miles
- East Midlands Airport 43.9 miles
- Kettering Railway Station 7.3 miles
- Corby Railway Station 8.2 miles
Hotels near Islip Ad
- The Woolpack Inn Islip 0.6 miles
- Travelodge Kettering Thrapston 3 1.6 miles
- The Bridge Hotel 0.8 miles
- Barton Hall Hotel & Spa 4 5.9 miles
- Kettering Park Hotel and Spa 4 6.7 miles
- The Talbot Hotel, Oundle , Near Peterborough 4 6.8 miles
- The Stanwick Hotel 3 4.8 miles
- Rushton Hall Hotel and Spa 4 9.2 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Kettering Corby 3 7.3 miles
- Our Guests 5.8 miles
Local points of interest
- Lyveden New Bield Historic site 4 miles
- Nene Park Stadium 5.2 miles
- Rockingham Road Stadium 7.2 miles
- Walcot Hall Estate 7.6 miles
- Pipewell Abbey Historic site 9.8 miles
- Spanhoe Wood Forest 10.7 miles
- Santa Pod Raceway Recreation 11.5 miles
- Monks Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 13.1 miles
- Sawtry Abbey Historic site 13.6 miles
- Huntingdon Racecourse Recreation 14.5 miles
- Normanton Park Estate 16.3 miles
- Burghley House Historic site 17.4 miles