Baldock
Built-up area in North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.986, -0.187 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 24 33 |
| Population: | 10,086 |
Baldock in North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England is a compact historic market town founded in the 12th century by the Knights Templar at the junction of ancient routes such as Ermine Street and the Icknield Way. Its medieval street plan still shapes the town centre and a mix of timber‑framed and Georgian buildings reflects its long history and market tradition.
Today Baldock is a mix of independent shops, small industry and commuter housing, with regular markets and community events that keep a strong local feel. Sitting in the gentle Hertfordshire countryside of North Hertfordshire, it benefits from good road and rail links to London and Cambridge, making it popular with walkers and families who want easy access to both countryside and city facilities.
Postcode districts covering Baldock
Most populated places nearby
- Milton Keynes 24.3 miles39 km
- Luton 12.4 miles20 km
- Cambridge 20.2 miles32.5 km
- Watford 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Bedford 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Harlow 19.5 miles31.5 km
- Stevenage 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Hemel Hempstead 20.2 miles32.6 km
- St. Albans 17 miles27.4 km
- Welwyn Garden City 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Cheshunt 19.9 miles32 km
- Dunstable 15.9 miles25.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Baldock West Ward 0.1 miles0.1 km
- Baldock East Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Letchworth South East Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Bygrave Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Letchworth Norton Ward 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Letchworth Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Radwell Parish 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Letchworth Grange Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Letchworth South West Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Weston Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Clothall Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Letchworth Wilbury Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
Example postcodes in Baldock
SG7 6BE, SG7 6JR, SG7 6NY, SG7 5AP, SG7 6TS, SG7 6JA, SG7 6HA, SG7 6HG, SG7 6PE … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Stansted Airport 19.3 miles31 km
- Baldock Railway Station 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Letchworth Garden City Railway Station 1.8 miles2.9 km
Hotels near Baldock Ad
- The Fox at Willian 4 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Letchworth Hall 4 2.4 miles3.9 km
- The Broadway Hotel 1.9 miles3.1 km
- The Farmhouse at Redcoats 4 4.9 miles7.9 km
- The Crown Pub, Dining & Rooms 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Holiday Inn Stevenage 4 5.7 miles9.3 km
- Days Inn Stevenage North 3 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Cromwell Hotel Stevenage 4 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express Stevenage 3 6 miles9.6 km
- Redwings Lodge Baldock 3 3.2 miles5.2 km
Schools in Baldock
- Hartsfield Junior Mixed and Infant School Primary
- St John Roman Catholic Primary School Primary
- St Mary's Infants' School Primary
- St Mary's Junior Mixed School Primary
- The Knights Templar School Secondary
Local points of interest
- British School Museum Museum 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Broadhall Way Stadium 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Putteridge Bury Estate 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Wrest House Estate 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Silsoe College - Cranfield University College 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Wimpole Estate Estate 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Flitwick Moor Nature reserve 12.4 miles20 km
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Brocket Hall Estate 13 miles20.9 km
- Hayley Wood Forest 13 miles21 km
- Luton Hoo Estate 13.1 miles21 km
- Redbourne College College 13.4 miles21.6 km