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 miles
- Harrow 24.2 miles
- Cambridge 22.4 miles
- Watford 21.5 miles
- Bedford 20.8 miles
- Harlow 14.4 miles
- Stevenage 2.9 miles
- Hemel Hempstead 18.7 miles
- St. Albans 14.1 miles
- Welwyn Garden City 8.4 miles
- Cheshunt 14.8 miles
- Dunstable 17 miles
Neighbouring places
- Manor Ward 1.6 miles
- Ardeley Parish 1.7 miles
- Benington Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Great Ashby Parish 1.9 miles
- Chells Ward 1.9 miles
- Martins Wood Ward 2.2 miles
- St. Nicholas Ward 2.2 miles
- Bandley Hill & Poplars Ward 2.2 miles
- Aston Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Shephall Ward 2.7 miles
- Aston, Datchworth & Walkern Ward 2.7 miles
- Cottered Built-up area 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Walkern
SG2 7PH, SG2 7NR, SG2 7PF, SG2 7FB, SG2 7NQ, SG2 7SS, SG2 7NH, SG2 7JL, SG2 7NX … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 10.7 miles
- Stansted Airport 15.6 miles
- Stevenage Railway Station 3.6 miles
- Watton-at-Stone Railway Station 4.3 miles
Hotels near Walkern Ad
- Holiday Inn Express Stevenage 3 3.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Stevenage 4 3.3 miles
- Hotel Cromwell Stevenage 4 3.5 miles
- The Poacher 2.9 miles
- The Broadway Hotel 6 miles
- The Wellington 7.1 miles
- Premier Inn 3 3.7 miles
- Premier Inn Stevenage Central 3 3.9 miles
- Roebuck Inn 3 3.6 miles
- Novotel Stevenage Hotel 4 4.1 miles
Schools in Walkern
- Walkern Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Broadhall Way Stadium 3.5 miles
- British School Museum Museum 6.6 miles
- Brocket Hall Estate 9.4 miles
- Putteridge Bury Estate 10.5 miles
- Hatfield House Estate 11.5 miles
- University of Hertfordshire University 12.4 miles
- University of Hertfordshire (Hatfield Campus) University 12.5 miles
- Luton Hoo Estate 12.5 miles
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 13.2 miles
- Oaklands College College 13.2 miles
- Wrest House Estate 13.6 miles
- Silsoe College - Cranfield University College 14.1 miles