The attraction of living in Heathfield
Heathfield is a small community of 125 houses with some residents who have lived here since the houses were first sold to the public by MOD in 1983. It’s quiet, with a speed limit of 15mph so it’s safe for kids and pets.
Whilst we pay for the communal services around the estate that gives us more of a say on how our money is spent. There is a community spirit with residents volunteering on the HRA Board. We all have a personal stake in making our living space a good place to live. We pay for some professional works but we also do things ourselves to keep costs down.
We have a playpark in the estate that we maintain for under 8s and there is another park for over 8s behind Kingsway on the Heathfield Open Space which is maintained by Thriplow & Heathfield Parish Council. This includes an adult gym.
There is a hidden beauty to this community and it lies behind the estate. From the rear of Kingsway there are public bridleways and footpaths that meander around the fields and woods from Heathfield to Thriplow north and west and Whittlesford to the east. A map of the bridleways may be found here Rights of Way in Duxford Parish | UK PRoW
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Sue Meehan September, 2025
