South Mimms
Built-up area in Hertsmere, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.692, -0.234 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 22 00 |
| Population: | 874 |
South Mimms is a small village and civil parish in the borough of Hertsmere, in Hertfordshire, England, sitting just north of Greater London where the M25 and A1(M) meet. Its location beside this historic northbound route means the village mixes a quiet, semi-rural character with the noise and convenience of a major transport corridor - there is a motorway service area nearby and many residents commute into London or to neighbouring towns such as Potters Bar and Barnet.
Despite the modern transport links, South Mimms retains a strong sense of history and community: the parish church of St Giles dates back to medieval times and there are several listed buildings around the village. Local life is shaped by a handful of traditional pubs, a village hall and small clusters of shops, giving it the feel of a longstanding Hertfordshire village caught between rural roots and suburban pressures from nearby St Albans and London.
Postcode districts covering South Mimms
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Islington 11.4 miles18.3 km
- City of Westminster 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Bexley 22.7 miles36.6 km
- Luton 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Sutton 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Croydon 23.8 miles38.4 km
- Slough 20 miles32.2 km
- Harrow 8.1 miles13 km
- High Wycombe 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Watford 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Harlow 15.5 miles25 km
Neighbouring places
- Potters Bar Furzefield Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- North Mymms Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Bentley Heath & The Royds Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Potters Bar Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Shenley Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Potters Bar Parkfield Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Borehamwood Cowley Hill Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Borehamwood Kenilworth Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Potters Bar Oakmere Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- High Barnet Ward 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Welham Green and Hatfield South Ward 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Borehamwood Brookmeadow Ward 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in South Mimms
EN6 3QA, EN6 3PB, EN6 3PU, EN6 3PA, EN6 3QG, EN6 3LD, EN6 3QQ, EN6 3PG, EN6 3PH … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 13.9 miles22.3 km
- London City Airport 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Potters Bar Railway Station 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Brookmans Park Railway Station 2.4 miles3.8 km
Hotels near South Mimms Ad
- The Hadley Hotel 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22 3 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Sopwell House 4 5 miles8 km
- West Lodge Park Hotel 4 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Ibis London Elstree Borehamwood 3 2.6 miles4.2 km
- The Pillar Hotel 4 7.6 miles12.2 km
- The Colney Fox by Innkeeper's Collection 4 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Elstree Inn 3 2.9 miles4.7 km
- The Manor Elstree 4 4.4 miles7 km
- The Samuel Ryder Hotel St Albans, Tapestry Collection Hilton 4 6 miles9.7 km
Schools in South Mimms
- St Giles' C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Wrotham Park Estate 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Barnet Barnet Lane Stadium 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Underhill Stadium Stadium 3.7 miles5.9 km
- University of Hertfordshire (Hatfield Campus) University 4.2 miles6.7 km
- University of Hertfordshire University 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Hatfield House Estate 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Oaklands College College 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Middlesex University University 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Barnet Copthall Stadium 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Royal Air Force Museum Museum 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Brocket Hall Estate 7.4 miles12 km
- Vicarage Road Stadium 7.7 miles12.5 km