Aston
Built-up area in East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.89, -0.152 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 27 22 |
| Dialling code: | 01438 (Stevenage) |
Aston is a small village in the district of East Hertfordshire, in the county of Hertfordshire, England. It sits in a quietly rural part of the county amid arable fields, hedgerows and pockets of woodland, giving the area the gently rolling character typical of eastern Hertfordshire.
Historically the settlement has agricultural roots, and that legacy shows in period cottages and farm buildings scattered around the village. Today Aston remains a modest community mixing long‑standing farming families with people who commute to nearby towns; local gatherings and community facilities play an important social role, and the village’s attractive rural setting and conservation value are central to its appeal.
Postcode districts covering Aston
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 23 miles
- Islington 23.8 miles
- Luton 12.3 miles
- Harrow 21.9 miles
- Cambridge 24.7 miles
- Watford 19.3 miles
- Bedford 21.6 miles
- Harlow 13.8 miles
- Stevenage 1.9 miles
- Hemel Hempstead 16.7 miles
- St. Albans 11.9 miles
- Welwyn Garden City 6.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bandley Hill & Poplars Ward 0.6 miles
- Longmeadow Ward 0.9 miles
- Aston, Datchworth & Walkern Ward 1.1 miles
- Shephall Ward 1.2 miles
- Chells Ward 1.5 miles
- Roebuck Ward 1.8 miles
- Manor Ward 1.8 miles
- Stevenage Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Bedwell Ward 1.9 miles
- Benington Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Martins Wood Ward 2.1 miles
- Knebworth Built-up area 2.2 miles
Example postcodes in Aston
SG2 7ED, SG2 7EP, SG2 7EQ, SG2 7EZ, SG2 7DX, SG2 7DY, SG2 7ES, SG2 7ET, SG2 7HA … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 9.3 miles
- Stansted Airport 16.5 miles
- Knebworth Railway Station 2.2 miles
- Stevenage Railway Station 2.5 miles
Hotels near Aston Ad
- Holiday Inn Stevenage 4 2.2 miles
- The Farmhouse at Redcoats 4 4.7 miles
- Tewinbury Farm Hotel 4 5.8 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Stevenage 3 2.3 miles
- Cromwell Hotel Stevenage 4 2.9 miles
- The Fox at Willian 4 5.7 miles
- Roebuck Inn 3 1.7 miles
- Letchworth Hall 4 6 miles
- Salisbury Arms Hotel 3 7.2 miles
- The White Horse 7 miles
Schools in Aston
- Aston St Mary's C of E Aided Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Broadhall Way Stadium 1.8 miles
- British School Museum Museum 6.6 miles
- Brocket Hall Estate 7.1 miles
- Hatfield House Estate 9.3 miles
- Putteridge Bury Estate 9.6 miles
- University of Hertfordshire University 10.2 miles
- University of Hertfordshire (Hatfield Campus) University 10.3 miles
- Oaklands College College 11 miles
- Luton Hoo Estate 11 miles
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 12 miles
- Wrest House Estate 13.8 miles
- Silsoe College - Cranfield University College 14.2 miles