Orwell, Royston, SG8 5FY

Whaddon is a parish in South Cambridgeshire, England, lying approximately 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) north of Royston. The parish covers an area of 1,538 acres (622 ha), giving it a spacious rural setting. It is part of the larger South Cambridgeshire district, which is situated in the East of England. The surrounding region is characterised by open countryside and agricultural land. While the nearest larger settlement is Royston, Whaddon itself is a small community with a low population density. The locality falls within the SG 8 postcode area, placing it within the postal geography of the region. The surrounding county of Hertfordshire is a ceremonial county in the East of England, bordering Bedfordshire to the north‑west, Cambridgeshire to the north‑east, Essex to the east, Greater London to the south and Buckinghamshire to the west. The largest settlement in Hertfordshire is Watford, and the county town is Hertford.