Clipston
Built-up area in West Northamptonshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.428, -0.955 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 71 81 |
| Population: | 643 |
| Dialling code: | 01858 (Market Harborough) |
Clipston is a small, attractive village in West Northamptonshire, England, sitting close to the border with Leicestershire and within easy reach of Market Harborough. Perched on higher ground, it looks out over the rolling countryside of the Welland valley, with a compact mix of traditional stone and brick cottages clustered around a historic parish church and village green.
Historically agricultural, the village still feels rural but now supports a mix of farming, small local businesses and commuters who work in nearby towns. Clipston has an active community life centred on its village hall, pub and clubs, with regular events and good access to country walks and cycling, making it appealing to both long‑standing residents and newcomers seeking village living with countryside character.
Postcode districts covering Clipston
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Coventry 23.1 miles37.1 km
- Northampton 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Nuneaton 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Rugby 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Kettering 10.6 miles17 km
- Kettering Town 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Corby 12.1 miles19.4 km
- Wellingborough 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Hinckley 19.3 miles31 km
- Rushden 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Bedworth 22.6 miles36.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Sibbertoft Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Kelmarsh Parish 1.8 miles3 km
- Great Oxendon Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- East Farndon Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Arthingworth Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Marston Trussell Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Naseby Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Haselbech Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Market Harborough-Welland Ward 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Sulby Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Lubenham Built-up area 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Maidwell Built-up area 3.6 miles5.9 km
Example postcodes in Clipston
LE16 9RG, LE16 9RN, LE16 9RT, LE16 9UR, LE16 9RZ, LE16 9RS, LE16 9RJ, LE16 9RW, LE16 9RX … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 32 miles51.4 km
- Birmingham International Airport 33.4 miles53.8 km
- Market Harborough Railway Station 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Kettering Railway Station 9.7 miles15.6 km
Hotels near Clipston Ad
- White Horse Inn & Restaurant 4 7.1 miles11.3 km
- The Three Swans Hotel, Market Harborough, Leicestershire 4 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Kilworth House Hotel & Theatre 4 6.9 miles11.2 km
- Nevill Arms Inn 4 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Rooms at the Ritz Complex 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Rushton Hall Hotel & Spa 4 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Travel Plaza Hotel 3 5.4 miles8.7 km
- The R Inn Hotel 3 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express Kettering 3 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Bridge House Barn 5 8.7 miles14.1 km
Schools in Clipston
- Clipston Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Pipewell Abbey Historic site 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Rockingham Road Stadium 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Franklin's Gardens, Northampton Saints Stadium 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 13.1 miles21.2 km
- Sixfields Stadium, Northampton Town Stadium 13.3 miles21.5 km
- University of Leicester University 15.1 miles24.4 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Nene Park Stadium 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Spanhoe Wood Forest 16.6 miles26.6 km
- Belgrave Library Library 16.9 miles27.2 km