Puckeridge and Standon
Built-up area in East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.887, 0.019 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TL 39 22 |
| Population: | 3,561 |
Puckeridge and Standon sit side‑by‑side in the district of East Hertfordshire, in the county of Hertfordshire, England. Puckeridge grew up on the line of the old Roman road (Ermine Street, now the A10) and still feels like a traditional coaching stop, with a compact High Street of Georgian and timber‑framed buildings and several inns within a conservation area. Standon is the wider parish, centred on a medieval parish church and village greens, with historic mentions stretching back to the Domesday Book.
The villages sit in the gentle countryside of the River Rib valley and the local economy mixes agriculture, small independent businesses and a sizeable commuter population using road and rail links to London and nearby market towns such as Bishop’s Stortford and Ware. Culturally they punch above their weight - the Standon Lordship estate hosts the annual Standon Calling festival - and both communities sustain active village halls, pubs, clubs and seasonal fêtes that keep a strong local social life.
Postcode districts covering Puckeridge and Standon
Most populated places nearby
- Islington 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Luton 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Cambridge 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Watford 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Chelmsford 22.4 miles36 km
- Harlow 9 miles14.5 km
- Stevenage 9 miles14.5 km
- Hemel Hempstead 23 miles37 km
- St. Albans 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Barking and Dagenham 23.6 miles37.9 km
- Welwyn Garden City 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Cheshunt 12.8 miles20.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Braughing & Standon Ward 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Standon Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Old Hall Green Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Braughing Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Wellpond Green Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Great Munden Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Westmill Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Little Hadham Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- High Cross Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- The Mundens Ward 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Hadham Cross Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Albury Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
Example postcodes in Puckeridge and Standon
SG11 1LE, SG11 1QD, SG11 1UP, SG11 1SU, SG11 1SR, SG11 1TG, SG11 1QF, SG11 1TH, SG11 1UT … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Luton Airport 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Ware Railway Station 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Watton-at-Stone Railway Station 6.3 miles10.1 km
Hotels near Puckeridge and Standon Ad
- Fanhams Hall, Exclusive Collection 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Salisbury Arms Hotel 3 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Tewinbury Farm Hotel 4 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Hertford House 7.6 miles12.2 km
- The White Horse 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Stay and Relax at the Yew Tree 6.7 miles10.8 km
- The Great Hallingbury Manor Hotel 4 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Novotel London Stansted Airport 4 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express Harlow 3 8.8 miles14.2 km
Schools in Puckeridge and Standon
- Ralph Sadleir School All ages
- Roger De Clare First C of E School Primary
- St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Broadhall Way Stadium 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Brocket Hall Estate 12.3 miles19.9 km
- Audley End House and Gardens Museum 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Hatfield House Estate 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Tilty Abbey Historic site 13.2 miles21.2 km
- British School Museum Museum 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Saffron Walden Museum Museum 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Copped Hall Estate 14.2 miles22.9 km
- University of Hertfordshire University 14.5 miles23.3 km
- University of Hertfordshire (Hatfield Campus) University 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Oaklands College College 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Ongar Castle Historic site 15.9 miles25.7 km