Blakesley
Parish in West Northamptonshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.155, -1.077 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 63 51 |
| Population: | 508 |
Blakesley is a small, rural village and civil parish in West Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire, England, set among the rolling arable and pasture landscapes typical of the county. The core retains traditional stone cottages and a historic parish church with fabric dating back several centuries, giving the village a quietly picturesque, conservation-minded character.
Historically rooted in farming, the local economy is now a mix of remaining farms and residents who commute to larger towns, while community life centres on the village hall, seasonal village events and the network of public footpaths that make it popular with walkers. Its blend of architectural continuity and rural social activity gives Blakesley the feel of a close-knit Northamptonshire village that has adapted modestly to modern life.
Postcode districts covering Blakesley
Most populated places nearby
- Milton Keynes 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Northampton 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Royal Leamington Spa 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Rugby 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Kettering 23 miles37 km
- Kettering Town 22.8 miles36.6 km
- Wellingborough 18.9 miles30.5 km
- Bletchley 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Bletchley and Fenny Stratford 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Banbury 12.8 miles20.7 km
- Rushden 22.3 miles35.8 km
- Leighton Buzzard 24 miles38.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Blakesley Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Woodend Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Litchborough Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Maidford Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Bradden Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Cold Higham Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Greens Norton Built-up area 2.5 miles3.9 km
- Slapton Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Adstone Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Pattishall and Astcote Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Weston and Weedon Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Farthingstone Parish 3.1 miles5 km
Example postcodes in Blakesley
NN12 8SY, NN12 8QY, NN12 8RN, NN12 8HN, NN12 8RS, NN12 8RA, NN12 8RB, NN12 8RE, NN12 8FD … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 35.1 miles56.4 km
- Luton Airport 35.8 miles57.7 km
- Northampton Railway Station 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Long Buckby Railway Station 9.7 miles15.5 km
Schools in Blakesley
- Blakesley C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Towcester Racecourse Recreation 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Sewardsley Priory Historic site 5.3 miles8.4 km
- Easton Neston House Estate 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Woodcote corner, Silverstone Recreation 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Start/Finish straight, Silverstone Recreation 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Brooklands corner, Silverstone Recreation 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Luffield corner, Silverstone Recreation 5.9 miles9.6 km
- Copse corner, Silverstone Recreation 6 miles9.6 km
- Priory corner, Silverstone Recreation 6 miles9.7 km
- Bridge corner, Silverstone Recreation 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Silverstone Circuit Recreation 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Abbey corner, Silverstone Recreation 6.3 miles10.1 km