Maidwell
Built-up area in West Northamptonshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.386, -0.903 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 74 76 |
| Population: | 429 |
Maidwell is a small village and civil parish in the rural district of West Northamptonshire, England, set among the gentle, undulating farmland typical of Northamptonshire. It sits not far from the A508 corridor and lies within easy commuting distance of Northampton and Market Harborough, giving it a quiet, countryside feel while still being connected to larger towns.
The village has a compact historic core with notable buildings such as Maidwell Hall and a traditional parish church, reflecting its agricultural and country‑house past. Today the local economy is largely rural with some residents commuting to nearby towns; socially it retains an active village community with occasional events and clubs that centre on the village hall and green. Nearby country estates and reservoirs add to the area’s appeal for walkers and those seeking a peaceful rural setting.
Postcode districts covering Maidwell
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Milton Keynes 25 miles40.2 km
- Northampton 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Rugby 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Kettering 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Kettering Town 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Corby 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Wellingborough 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Hinckley 22.5 miles36.3 km
- Rushden 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Daventry 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Oadby 16.4 miles26.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Draughton Parish 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Lamport Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Kelmarsh Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Haselbech Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Harrington Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Arthingworth Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Scaldwell Parish 3 miles4.9 km
- Cottesbrooke Parish 3 miles4.9 km
- Old Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Orton Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Clipston Built-up area 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Naseby Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
Example postcodes in Maidwell
NN6 9TJ, NN6 9JB, NN6 9JF, NN6 9XL, NN6 9JG, NN6 9XN, NN6 9JA
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 35.6 miles57.2 km
- Birmingham International Airport 35.9 miles57.8 km
- Market Harborough Railway Station 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Kettering Railway Station 7.2 miles11.6 km
Hotels near Maidwell Ad
- White Horse Inn & Restaurant 4 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Rushton Hall Hotel & Spa 4 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Rooms at the Ritz Complex 5.3 miles8.5 km
- The R Inn Hotel 3 5.3 miles8.5 km
- The Three Swans Hotel, Market Harborough, Leicestershire 4 6.5 miles10.5 km
- The Poplars Hotel 4 7 miles11.3 km
- Travel Plaza Hotel 3 5.7 miles9.2 km
- The Aviator Hotel 3 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Kettering Park Hotel & Spa 4 8.1 miles13 km
- Kilworth House Hotel & Theatre 4 10 miles16.1 km
Schools in Maidwell
- Maidwell Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Rockingham Road Stadium 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Pipewell Abbey Historic site 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Franklin's Gardens, Northampton Saints Stadium 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Sixfields Stadium, Northampton Town Stadium 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Nene Park Stadium 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Lyveden New Bield Historic site 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Sewardsley Priory Historic site 16.4 miles26.3 km
- Santa Pod Raceway Recreation 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Spanhoe Wood Forest 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 16.7 miles27 km
- Catesby Priory Historic site 18 miles29 km
- Towcester Racecourse Recreation 18.1 miles29.1 km