Walkern
Parish in East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.917, -0.122 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 29 25 |
| Population: | 1,541 |
| Dialling code: | 01438 (Stevenage) |
Walkern is a small village and civil parish in the district of East Hertfordshire, in the county of Hertfordshire, England, lying a few miles east of Stevenage and not far from Hertford. It sits along the chalk stream of the River Beane, giving the area a distinctly rural feel with thatched cottages, a village green and a mix of historic buildings and more recent housing.
With roots stretching back into medieval times, the village is centred on the parish church of St Mary's Church and retains an agricultural heritage even as many residents commute to nearby towns and to London. Community life remains active around the village hall and pub, and the chalk-stream environment supports notable wildlife, which helps preserve Walkern’s strong local identity despite its commuter links and proximity to main transport routes.
Postcode districts covering Walkern
Most populated places nearby
- Luton 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Harrow 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Cambridge 22.4 miles36.1 km
- Watford 21.6 miles34.7 km
- Bedford 21 miles33.9 km
- Harlow 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Stevenage 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Hemel Hempstead 18.8 miles30.3 km
- St. Albans 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Welwyn Garden City 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Cheshunt 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Dunstable 17.2 miles27.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Walkern Built-up area 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Benington Built-up area 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Ardeley Parish 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Manor Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Chells Ward 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Great Ashby Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Aston Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Bandley Hill & Poplars Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Martins Wood Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- St. Nicholas Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Aston, Datchworth & Walkern Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Cottered Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in Walkern
SG2 7PQ, SG2 7NU, SG2 7JE, SG2 7NX, SG2 7JG, SG2 7AD, SG2 7NG, SG2 7QD, SG2 7PL … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Stansted Airport 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Stevenage Railway Station 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Watton-at-Stone Railway Station 4.1 miles6.7 km
Hotels near Walkern Ad
- The Farmhouse at Redcoats 4 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Holiday Inn Stevenage 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
- The Fox at Willian 4 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express Stevenage 3 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Cromwell Hotel Stevenage 4 3.7 miles6 km
- Letchworth Hall 4 5.6 miles8.9 km
- Tewinbury Farm Hotel 4 7.6 miles12.3 km
- The Chequers 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Salisbury Arms Hotel 3 8.6 miles13.8 km
- The Broadway Hotel 6.3 miles10.1 km
Schools in Walkern
- Walkern Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Broadhall Way Stadium 3.6 miles5.8 km
- British School Museum Museum 6.9 miles11 km
- Brocket Hall Estate 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Putteridge Bury Estate 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Hatfield House Estate 11.4 miles18.4 km
- University of Hertfordshire University 12.4 miles20 km
- University of Hertfordshire (Hatfield Campus) University 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Luton Hoo Estate 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Oaklands College College 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Wrest House Estate 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Silsoe College - Cranfield University College 14.4 miles23.1 km