Hertford Castle
Ward in East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.791, -0.081 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 32 11 |
| Dialling code: | 01920 (Ware) |
The electoral ward centred on Hertford Castle sits beside the River Lea at the heart of Hertford in the East Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England. It takes in the castle grounds and parts of the town centre, with a riverside setting near the historic confluence of local streams; the castle has medieval roots and its grounds now serve as a public green space and venue for civic functions.
Locally the ward mixes conservation areas and Georgian and Victorian streets with everyday retail and small businesses, so you get a blend of long-standing residents and commuters who travel into London via good rail and road links. Community life is shaped by local events, civic services and nearby cultural venues, giving the area a compact, historic but lively character within the county town.
Postcode districts covering Hertford Castle
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 17.4 miles28.1 km
- Islington 16.9 miles27.1 km
- City of Westminster 19.5 miles31.5 km
- Bexley 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Luton 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Harrow 17.5 miles28.1 km
- Watford 16.7 miles26.8 km
- Chelmsford 24.3 miles39.2 km
- Harlow 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Stevenage 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Hemel Hempstead 17 miles27.3 km
- St. Albans 10.6 miles17 km
Neighbouring places
- Hertford Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Hertford Kingsmead Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Hertford Sele Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Hertford Bengeo Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Hertford Heath & Brickendon Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Birch Green Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Hertford Heath Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Hertingfordbury Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Brickendon Liberty Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Bayford Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Hertford Rural Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Ware Priory Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in Hertford Castle
SG13 8JW, SG13 8BQ, SG13 8FT, SG13 8BG, SG13 8DT, SG13 8FW, SG14 1DY, SG13 9TH, SG13 8AT … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Stansted Airport 15 miles24.1 km
- Hertford East Railway Station 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Hertford North Railway Station 0.8 miles1.2 km
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Schools in Hertford Castle
- Abel Smith School Primary
- Hertford Prep Independent - primary
- Morgans Primary School & Nursery Primary
- Simon Balle All-Through School All ages
Local points of interest
- Hatfield House Estate 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Brocket Hall Estate 6.6 miles10.5 km
- University of Hertfordshire University 7.4 miles11.8 km
- University of Hertfordshire (Hatfield Campus) University 7.4 miles11.8 km
- Broadhall Way Stadium 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Oaklands College College 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Wrotham Park Estate 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Copped Hall Estate 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Barnet Barnet Lane Stadium 11 miles17.6 km
- Underhill Stadium Stadium 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Epping Forest Forest 11.2 miles18 km
- Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge Historic site 11.6 miles18.6 km