Birch Green
Built-up area in East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.788, -0.124 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TL 29 11 |
Birch Green is a small rural settlement in the district of East Hertfordshire, in the county of Hertfordshire, England. It sits amid rolling arable and pasture farmland and retains the feel of a traditional Hertfordshire hamlet, with hedgerows, narrow lanes and a handful of period cottages and former farm buildings.
Historically it grew from agricultural roots, and many properties still reflect that farmstead heritage; today it appeals to people seeking quieter village life while remaining within easy reach of larger market towns and commuter links into London. The area benefits from local planning that favours conservation of historic character and countryside, so community life tends to centre on small-scale social fixtures such as village halls, local pubs and seasonal events rather than larger commercial activity.
Postcode districts covering Birch Green
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Islington 16.6 miles26.8 km
- City of Westminster 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Luton 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Harrow 16.2 miles26 km
- Watford 15 miles24.2 km
- Harlow 10 miles16 km
- Stevenage 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Hemel Hempstead 15.1 miles24.3 km
- St. Albans 8.7 miles14 km
- Hounslow 24.4 miles39.2 km
- Barking and Dagenham 19.4 miles31.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Hertingfordbury Parish 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Hertford Rural Ward 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Letty Green Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Hertford Sele Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Hertford Castle Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Panshanger Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Little Berkhamsted Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Bayford Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Hertford Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Bramfield Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Essendon Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Howlands Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
Example postcodes in Birch Green
SG14 2LP, SG14 2LR, SG14 2LL, SG14 2LT, SG14 2LN, SG14 2LS, SG14 2LU, SG14 2FB
Transport links
- Luton Airport 12 miles19.4 km
- Stansted Airport 16.8 miles27 km
- Hertford North Railway Station 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Hertford East Railway Station 2.3 miles3.8 km
Hotels near Birch Green Ad
- Tewinbury Farm Hotel 4 1.3 miles2.1 km
- The White Horse 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Salisbury Arms Hotel 3 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Hertford House 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club 4 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Fanhams Hall, Exclusive Collection 5.4 miles8.7 km
- The Chequers 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Best Western Homestead Court Hotel 3 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Sopwell House 4 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22 3 8.3 miles13.3 km
Schools in Birch Green
- Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hatfield House Estate 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Brocket Hall Estate 4.7 miles7.6 km
- University of Hertfordshire University 5.6 miles8.9 km
- University of Hertfordshire (Hatfield Campus) University 5.6 miles9 km
- Oaklands College College 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Broadhall Way Stadium 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Wrotham Park Estate 8.7 miles14 km
- Barnet Barnet Lane Stadium 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Underhill Stadium Stadium 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Copped Hall Estate 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Middlesex University University 11.2 miles18.1 km
- Epping Forest Forest 12.1 miles19.5 km