Maple Cross

Coordinates: 51°37′30″N 0°30′29″W / 51.625°N 0.508°W / 51.625; -0.508

Maple Cross is a village in Hertfordshire, England with a large proportion of the housing being either council owned or previously council owned. The area is served by junction 17 of the M25 motorway, which makes up one of the boundaries of the village. It lies about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) west of Watford.

Commercial

Many multi-national businesses have offices in Maple Cross. The UK headquarters of construction company Skanska is based here. The corporate functions of the combined Cadbury and Trebor Bassett confectionery business moved to the area in 2000. Other businesses with offices include Nissan and Renault.

Schools

Maple Cross has one school, Maple Cross JMI, located on the main thoroughfare, Denham Way. Secondary education is generally provided for in Rickmansworth, Watford or Harefield (London).

Transport

Maple Cross is bound by the M25 motorway. The areas main thoroughfare, Denham Way also forms part of the A412.