Walkern
Built-up area in East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.919, -0.128 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 28 26 |
| Population: | 1,541 |
| Dialling code: | 01438 (Stevenage) |
Walkern is a small, mostly rural village in the district of East Hertfordshire, in Hertfordshire, England, set beside the gently flowing River Beane and a few miles northeast of Stevenage. The settlement has medieval roots and retains a compact village feel, with traditional stone and timber buildings clustered around a church and green; the parish church of All Saints is one of the notable historic features.
Historically agricultural, Walkern today combines farming heritage with the realities of a commuter village - many residents travel to nearby towns and London for work - while a strong local community supports a village hall, occasional events and a handful of listed buildings. The landscape and conservation-minded local planning help preserve its rural character, making it a quiet example of a historic Hertfordshire village adapting to modern life.
Postcode districts covering Walkern
Most populated places nearby
- Luton 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Harrow 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Cambridge 22.4 miles36.1 km
- Watford 21.5 miles34.7 km
- Bedford 20.8 miles33.4 km
- Harlow 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Stevenage 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Hemel Hempstead 18.7 miles30.1 km
- St. Albans 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Welwyn Garden City 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Cheshunt 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Dunstable 17 miles27.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Manor Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Ardeley Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Benington Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Great Ashby Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Chells Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Martins Wood Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- St. Nicholas Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Bandley Hill & Poplars Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Aston Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Shephall Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Aston, Datchworth & Walkern Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Cottered Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Walkern
SG2 7PH, SG2 7NZ, SG2 7PL, SG2 7PJ, SG2 7PG, SG2 7PB, SG2 7PQ, SG2 7NJ, SG2 7NT … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Stansted Airport 15.6 miles25.2 km
- Stevenage Railway Station 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Watton-at-Stone Railway Station 4.3 miles6.9 km
Hotels near Walkern Ad
- The Farmhouse at Redcoats 4 5 miles8.1 km
- Holiday Inn Stevenage 4 3.3 miles5.2 km
- The Fox at Willian 4 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express Stevenage 3 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Cromwell Hotel Stevenage 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Letchworth Hall 4 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Tewinbury Farm Hotel 4 7.8 miles12.5 km
- The Chequers 5.1 miles8.2 km
- The Broadway Hotel 6 miles9.7 km
- Salisbury Arms Hotel 3 8.8 miles14.1 km
Schools in Walkern
- Walkern Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Broadhall Way Stadium 3.5 miles5.6 km
- British School Museum Museum 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Brocket Hall Estate 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Putteridge Bury Estate 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Hatfield House Estate 11.5 miles18.5 km
- University of Hertfordshire University 12.4 miles20 km
- University of Hertfordshire (Hatfield Campus) University 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Luton Hoo Estate 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Oaklands College College 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Wrest House Estate 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Silsoe College - Cranfield University College 14.1 miles22.6 km