Elstree

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Elstree
Hertfordshire
Elstree, Watling Street - geograph.org.uk - 86008.jpg
Elstree Village from the Middlesex side
Location
Grid reference: TQ175955
Location: 51°38’24"N, 0°18’0"W
Data
Population: 4,765  (2001)
Post town: Borehamwood
Postcode: WD6
Dialling code: 020
Local Government
Council: Hertsmere
Parliamentary
constituency:
Hertsmere

Elstree is a village in Hertfordshire. It is divided into two parts; the orginal village is Elstree Village, a compact area around the crossroads of the High Street (Elstree Hill) A5183 and the Watford Road/Barnet Road A411. The bulk of Elstree is the newwer development to the northeast and which is contiguous with Borehamwood. The names of "Elstree" and "Borehamwood" are often used interchangeably. The area of Borehamwood to the west of the railway line, formally Deacon's Hill, is colloquially called Elstree even though it is not contiguous with the village.

Overall, Elstree has a population of 4,765.[1]

Elstree is served by Elstree and Borehamwood railway station.

The village is best known for the Elstree Film Studios, where a number of famous British films were made and which is still home to television productions. The presence of the studio has meant that Elstree has been home to everal famous names from cinema, including Anna Neagle, Stanley Kubrick and Joan Collins. The actor Tom Chatto was raised in Elstree, as was Simon Cowell.

Nearby Aldenham Country Park is both a recreational facility and a breeding centre for rare livestock.

Elstree Aerodrome is used by light aircraft. It has a 2,150 foot paved runway.

Elstree Village

Elstree Village is the original village. It is clusterd around the crossroads of the High Street (Elstree Hill) A5183 and the Watford Road/Barnet Road A411. The parish church, St Nicholas[1], stands here, the oldest church in Elstree and Borehamwood.

Elstree Village stands on the boundary of Hertfordshire and Middlesex. The county boundary passes through the crossroads along the Barnet Road. The illages new residential roads and Centennial Business Park lie on the Middlesex side.

References

Outside links

  • 'Parishes: Elstree', A History of the County of Hertford: volume 2 (1908), pp. 349–51.
  • 'Elstree', The Environs of London: volume 4: Counties of Herts, Essex & Kent (1796), pp. 24–8.
  • Elstree Aerodrome