Bierton, Broughton and Kingsbrook lie to the east and north-east of Aylesbury, on the edge of town. Bierton sits on the A418 towards Milton Keynes, Broughton is on the northern side of the A41 Tring Road, and Kingsbrook extends north-east of Broughton as a modern development.
Bierton is a small village, with the hamlets of Hulcott, and Rowsham nearby. The village was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. One of the most notable landmarks in Bierton is St James’ Church, a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 13th century. Bierton is a more rural setting, amongst farm fields, and plenty of walking opportunities on the doorstep.
The Broughton district of Aylesbury covers a large area on the eastern side of town. The Kingsbrook housing development and the Aylesbury Arm of the Grand Union canal are on the northern side. The canal is great for walking, with the Aylesbury Arm joining The Grand Union Canal near Marsworth and the Tring reservoirs. A walk of 6.25 miles from the basin at Waitrose on Exchange Street in the town centre, through Broughton and on through beautiful countryside.
Kingsbrook is a modern neighbourhood on the north-eastern edge of Aylesbury, forming part of the wider Broughton area. Built from the 2010s onwards, it has quickly grown into one of the town’s most prominent new communities, offering a mix of contemporary homes within easy reach of Aylesbury town centre. The development has been planned with an emphasis on green space and community living, with several distinct areas, new schools and local facilities. Surrounded by open countryside and connected by footpaths and cycle routes, Kingsbrook also benefits from access to the nearby Grand Union Canal, creating a setting that blends modern living with the Buckinghamshire landscape.
