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 miles28.7 km
- Peterborough 17.4 miles28 km
- Bedford 18.5 miles29.9 km
- Kettering 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Kettering Town 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Corby 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Wellingborough 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Rushden 8.1 miles13 km
- Huntingdon 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Market Harborough 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Stamford 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Kempston Hardwick 21.9 miles35.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Islip Built-up area 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Woodford Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Lowick Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Thrapston Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Denford Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Twywell Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Sudborough Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Ringstead Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Aldwincle Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Titchmarsh Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Great Addington Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Thorpe Achurch Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
Example postcodes in Islip
NN14 3JY, NN14 3LY, NN14 3LS, NN14 3JW, NN14 3JJ, NN14 3JP, NN14 3DU, NN14 3DX, NN14 3LJ … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 37.2 miles59.8 km
- East Midlands Airport 43.9 miles70.7 km
- Kettering Railway Station 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Corby Railway Station 8.2 miles13.2 km
Hotels near Islip Ad
- The Swallows Rest Bed & Breakfast 3 4.6 miles7.4 km
- The Stanwick Hotel 3 4.7 miles7.5 km
- The Talbot Hotel, Oundle , Near Peterborough 4 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Barton Hall Hotel & Spa 4 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Kettering Park Hotel & Spa 4 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Holiday Inn Corby - Kettering A43 4 7.5 miles12 km
- Holiday Inn Express Kettering 3 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Rushton Hall Hotel & Spa 4 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Best Western Rockingham Forest Hotel 4 9.9 miles16 km
- Hampton by Hilton Corby/Kettering 3 9.8 miles15.7 km
Local points of interest
- Lyveden New Bield Historic site 4 miles6.4 km
- Nene Park Stadium 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Rockingham Road Stadium 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Walcot Hall Estate 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Pipewell Abbey Historic site 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Spanhoe Wood Forest 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Santa Pod Raceway Recreation 11.5 miles18.6 km
- Monks Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 13.1 miles21 km
- Sawtry Abbey Historic site 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Huntingdon Racecourse Recreation 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Normanton Park Estate 16.3 miles26.3 km
- Burghley House Historic site 17.4 miles28 km