Stanford
Parish in West Northamptonshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.403, -1.121 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 59 78 |
| Dialling code: | 01788 (Rugby) |
Stanford is a small, rural parish in West Northamptonshire, England, set among rolling farmland and hedgerows. The settlement retains a compact historic core centred on a parish church and several listed buildings, and much of the local economy remains agricultural with a number of residents commuting to nearby towns for work and services.
Despite its modest size, Stanford has a close-knit community spirit, with village events typically organised around the church and village hall, and it appeals to walkers and people seeking a quieter country life. The parish’s long history is reflected in its field patterns and old farmsteads, and local planning tends to balance conservation of character with pressures for modern rural living.
Postcode districts covering Stanford
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Coventry 16.1 miles25.8 km
- Northampton 15.6 miles25 km
- Royal Leamington Spa 19 miles30.6 km
- Nuneaton 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Rugby 5 miles8.1 km
- Kettering 17.4 miles28 km
- Kettering Town 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Corby 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Wellingborough 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Hinckley 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Coalville 24.3 miles39.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Westrill and Starmore Parish 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Clay Coton Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Swinford Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- South Kilworth Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Yelvertoft Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Elkington Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Lilbourne Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Welford Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Catthorpe Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- North Kilworth Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Winwick Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Shawell Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
Example postcodes in Stanford
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 26.7 miles42.9 km
- East Midlands Airport 30.8 miles49.6 km
- Rugby Railway Station 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Long Buckby Railway Station 7.6 miles12.3 km
Hotels near Stanford Ad
- Kilworth House Hotel & Theatre 4 3.2 miles5.2 km
- The Greyhound Coaching Inn 3 4.9 miles8 km
- The Hillmorton Manor Hotel 3 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Holiday Inn Rugby/ Northampton M1, Jct 18 4 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Golden Lion Hotel 3 8.4 miles13.5 km
- The Rugby Hotel 3 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Best Western Plus Ullesthorpe Court Hotel & Golf Club 4 8.3 miles13.4 km
- The Dun Cow by Innkeeper's Collection 4 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Days Inn Watford Gap 3 6.6 miles10.7 km
- The Three Swans Hotel, Market Harborough, Leicestershire 4 9.9 miles15.9 km
Local points of interest
- Catesby Priory Historic site 13 miles20.9 km
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Sixfields Stadium, Northampton Town Stadium 14 miles22.6 km
- Franklin's Gardens, Northampton Saints Stadium 14.1 miles22.8 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 15 miles24.2 km
- University of Leicester University 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Pipewell Abbey Historic site 15.3 miles24.7 km
- Liberty Way Stadium 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Ricoh Arena Stadium 16.2 miles26 km
- Herbert Art Gallery and Museum Museum 16.3 miles26.2 km