Eton
Built-up area in Windsor and Maidenhead, England
| Coordinates: | 51.493, -0.605 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 96 78 |
| Population: | 3,025 |
| Dialling code: | 01753 (Slough) |
Eton is a compact historic town in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, sitting on the north bank of the River Thames directly opposite Windsor and linked by the old Windsor Bridge. About twenty miles west of London, it feels riverside and village-like despite regular visitor traffic.
Its identity revolves around Eton College, the famous boarding school founded in 1440, and the college’s presence shapes much of the local economy, architecture and social life; a narrow historic high street, traditional shops and quirky customs such as the annual wall game add character. Tourism for the college and nearby Windsor Castle, together with commuter residents, keeps the area prosperous and gives Eton a distinctive mix of privilege, history and quiet charm.
Postcode districts covering Eton
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 15.6 miles25.2 km
- Islington 21.7 miles34.8 km
- Reading 16.5 miles26.6 km
- City of Westminster 19 miles30.6 km
- Sutton 20.5 miles33 km
- Croydon 24.4 miles39.2 km
- Slough 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Harrow 13.5 miles21.7 km
- High Wycombe 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Watford 14.3 miles23 km
- Woking 12.8 miles20.5 km
- Hemel Hempstead 18.8 miles30.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Eton & Castle Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Herschel Park Ward 1 mile1.5 km
- Chalvey Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Cippenham Manor Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Clewer East Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Eton Wick Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Slough Central Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Upton Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Datchet Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Slough Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Elliman Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Windsor Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
Example postcodes in Eton
SL4 6EZ, SL4 6AX, SL4 6HD, SL4 6ED, SL4 6BT, SL4 6HR, SL4 6ES, SL4 6DY, SL4 6ET … See all
Transport links
- London Heathrow Airport 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Luton Airport 28.3 miles45.5 km
- Windsor & Eton Riverside Railway Station 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Windsor & Eton Central Railway Station 0.7 miles1.2 km
Hotels near Eton Ad
- The Christopher Hotel, Eton 3 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express Windsor 3 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Residence Inn Slough 4 1.3 miles2 km
- Macdonald Windsor Hotel 4 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Goswell House 3 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Sir Christopher Wren Hotel 4 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Moxy Slough 4 1.3 miles2 km
- The Royal Adelaide Hotel 4 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Castle Hotel Windsor 4 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Fairmont Windsor Park 5 4 miles6.4 km
Schools in Eton
- Eton College Independent - secondary
- Eton Porny C of E First School Primary
Local points of interest
- Windsor Racecourse Recreation 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Frogmore House Estate 1.8 miles3 km
- Ditton Park Estate 2.5 miles4 km
- Runnymede Bridge Late Bronze Age Site Archaeological site 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Sunninghill Park Estate 5.6 miles9 km
- Ascot Racecourse Recreation 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Brunel University University 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Bulstrode Park Estate 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Sunningdale Park Estate 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Uxbridge College College 7 miles11.3 km
- Penton Hook Marina Marina 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Wilton Park Estate 7.5 miles12 km