Aston, Datchworth & Walkern
Ward in East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.879, -0.131 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 28 21 |
| Dialling code: | 01438 (Stevenage) |
The ward sits in East Hertfordshire in Hertfordshire, England, covering the small villages of Aston, Datchworth and Walkern. Set in rolling chalk countryside, the area is marked by traditional village greens, thatched cottages and the chalk‑stream River Beane, which threads through Datchworth and Walkern and creates pockets of wet meadow and wildlife interest.
Historically agricultural with medieval churches and several conservation areas, the ward now combines farming with a commuter population travelling to nearby Stevenage and London. Local life centres on village halls, pubs, fetes and sports clubs, and a strong interest in heritage and nature conservation helps preserve a distinctly rural character despite its proximity to larger towns.
Postcode districts covering Aston, Datchworth & Walkern
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 22.5 miles
- Islington 23 miles
- Luton 13.2 miles
- Harrow 21.6 miles
- Cambridge 24.9 miles
- Watford 19.3 miles
- Bedford 22.7 miles
- Harlow 12.7 miles
- Stevenage 3 miles
- Hemel Hempstead 17 miles
- St. Albans 11.9 miles
- Welwyn Garden City 5.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Aston Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Longmeadow Ward 1.5 miles
- Benington Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Bandley Hill & Poplars Ward 1.8 miles
- Watton at Stone Built-up area 2 miles
- Datchworth Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Shephall Ward 2.3 miles
- Knebworth Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Chells Ward 2.6 miles
- Walkern Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Roebuck Ward 2.7 miles
- Dane End Built-up area 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Aston, Datchworth & Walkern
AL6 0HA, SG2 7LH, SG2 7HJ, SG3 6SZ, SG2 7BY, SG2 7JS, SG2 7EJ, SG2 7LP, SG2 7HZ … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 10.1 miles
- Stansted Airport 15.6 miles
- Watton-at-Stone Railway Station 1.6 miles
- Knebworth Railway Station 2.5 miles
Hotels near Aston, Datchworth & Walkern Ad
- The Wellington 4.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Stevenage 3 3.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Stevenage 4 3.2 miles
- The Poacher 2.9 miles
- The Chequers Inn 2.9 miles
- Roebuck Inn 3 2.6 miles
- Hotel Cromwell Stevenage 4 4 miles
- Novotel Stevenage Hotel 4 3.3 miles
- Premier Inn Stevenage Central 3 3.6 miles
- Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club 4.5 5.2 miles
Schools in Aston, Datchworth & Walkern
- All Saints C of E Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth Primary
- Aston St Mary's C of E Aided Primary School Primary
- Benington C of E Primary School Primary
- Walkern Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Broadhall Way Stadium 2.8 miles
- Brocket Hall Estate 7 miles
- British School Museum Museum 7.7 miles
- Hatfield House Estate 8.9 miles
- University of Hertfordshire University 9.9 miles
- University of Hertfordshire (Hatfield Campus) University 10 miles
- Putteridge Bury Estate 10.6 miles
- Oaklands College College 10.9 miles
- Luton Hoo Estate 11.7 miles
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 12.8 miles
- Wrotham Park Estate 14.9 miles
- Wrest House Estate 14.9 miles