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
SG2 7EP, AL6 0SY, SG3 6SS, SG2 7HF, SG3 6RR, SG2 7PB, SG2 7NB, SG3 6TL, SG2 7PH … 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
- Tewinbury Farm Hotel 4 5 miles
- Holiday Inn Stevenage 4 3.4 miles
- The Farmhouse at Redcoats 4 5.8 miles
- Salisbury Arms Hotel 3 6.2 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Stevenage 3 3.4 miles
- The White Horse 6.1 miles
- Hertford House 6.2 miles
- Cromwell Hotel Stevenage 4 4 miles
- The Fox at Willian 4 6.8 miles
- Roebuck Inn 3 2.6 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