Bayford
Built-up area in East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.76, -0.103 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TL 31 08 |
| Population: | 466 |
| Dialling code: | 01992 (Lea Valley) |
Bayford is a small village and civil parish in the district of East Hertfordshire, in the county of Hertfordshire, England. It sits in the Lea valley a few miles east of Hertford, close to the A10, and has a small railway station on the Hertford East branch giving regular commuter links into London. The village enjoys a mix of riverside and rolling arable countryside, with footpaths and historic lanes that reflect its rural setting.
Locally notable is the Bayfordbury estate, a country house and grounds that host the University of Hertfordshire’s observatory and science facilities, bringing an unexpected scientific presence to an otherwise quiet community. Bayford combines agricultural and residential character with a strong local sense of community, and its historic buildings and green spaces make it a well-regarded conservation-minded village rather than a busy commercial centre.
Postcode districts covering Bayford
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Islington 14.7 miles23.7 km
- City of Westminster 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Bexley 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Luton 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Harrow 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Watford 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Harlow 9 miles14.4 km
- Stevenage 10.6 miles17 km
- Hemel Hempstead 15.8 miles25.5 km
- St. Albans 9.3 miles15 km
- Hounslow 23.1 miles37.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Brickendon Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Little Berkhamsted Built-up area 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Brickendon Liberty Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Hertford Heath & Brickendon Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Letty Green Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Birch Green Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Essendon Built-up area 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Hertingfordbury Parish 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Newgate Street Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Hertford Castle Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Hertford Rural Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Hertford Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Bayford
Transport links
- Luton Airport 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Stansted Airport 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Bayford Railway Station 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Hertford North Railway Station 2.7 miles4.4 km
Hotels near Bayford Ad
- The White Horse 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Salisbury Arms Hotel 3 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Tewinbury Farm Hotel 4 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Hertford House 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Fanhams Hall, Exclusive Collection 5.8 miles9.3 km
- The Hadley Hotel 8 miles12.8 km
- Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club 4 5.4 miles8.8 km
- West Lodge Park Hotel 4 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22 3 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Sopwell House 4 9.7 miles15.7 km
Schools in Bayford
- Bayford C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hatfield House Estate 4.6 miles7.3 km
- University of Hertfordshire (Hatfield Campus) University 6 miles9.6 km
- University of Hertfordshire University 6 miles9.6 km
- Brocket Hall Estate 6.2 miles10 km
- Wrotham Park Estate 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Oaklands College College 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Barnet Barnet Lane Stadium 8.7 miles13.9 km
- Underhill Stadium Stadium 8.7 miles14.1 km
- Copped Hall Estate 9 miles14.5 km
- Middlesex University University 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Broadhall Way Stadium 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Epping Forest Forest 10 miles16.1 km