Codicote & Kimpton
Ward in North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.85, -0.283 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 18 18 |
| Dialling code: | 01707 (Welwyn Garden City) |
Codicote and Kimpton form a semi‑rural ward in the district of North Hertfordshire, in Hertfordshire, England, sitting amid rolling chalk countryside just north of Welwyn Garden City and within easy reach of Hitchin. The area combines compact village centres with lanes, hedgerows and farmland, giving it a distinctly villagey feel despite being within commuting distance of London and the larger Hertfordshire towns.
Both villages have visible medieval and Georgian layers in their built environment - parish churches, listed houses and traditional pubs - and a lively community life centred on village halls, fetes and amateur sports clubs. Local economy remains a mix of small businesses and agriculture alongside a significant commuter population, while the landscape attracts walkers, riders and anyone interested in quieter countryside living close to urban amenities.
Postcode districts covering Codicote & Kimpton
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 19.8 miles
- Islington 22.2 miles
- Milton Keynes 23.8 miles
- City of Westminster 23.9 miles
- Luton 7.4 miles
- Harrow 17.9 miles
- Watford 14.2 miles
- Bedford 21.3 miles
- Harlow 17.6 miles
- Stevenage 5.4 miles
- Hemel Hempstead 10.6 miles
- St. Albans 6.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Kimpton Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Ayot St. Lawrence Parish 1.2 miles
- Blackmore End Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Whitwell Built-up area 1.7 miles
- St. Paul's Walden Parish 1.9 miles
- Codicote Built-up area 2 miles
- Welwyn West Ward 2.5 miles
- Wheathampstead Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Lea Valley Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Ayot St. Peter Parish 2.9 miles
- Sandridge & Wheathampstead Ward 2.9 miles
- Harpenden East Ward 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Codicote & Kimpton
AL6 9TU, SG4 8RU, SG4 8PT, AL4 8LJ, SG4 8RP, SG4 8XZ, AL4 8LF, AL6 9UH, SG4 8HP … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 4 miles
- Stansted Airport 22.2 miles
- Harpenden Railway Station 3.8 miles
- Knebworth Railway Station 4.3 miles
Hotels near Codicote & Kimpton Ad
- The Wellington 3.2 miles
- The Brocket Arms 1.1 miles
- Holiday Inn London Luton Airport 3 4.6 miles
- Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport 3 4.5 miles
- Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport 3.5 4.7 miles
- The Comet Hotel 4 6.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Stevenage 3 4.9 miles
- ibis London Luton Airport 3 4.6 miles
- Holiday Inn Stevenage 4 5 miles
- Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport 3 5.1 miles
Schools in Codicote & Kimpton
- Codicote C of E Primary School Primary
- Kimpton Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Brocket Hall Estate 4.1 miles
- Broadhall Way Stadium 4.7 miles
- Luton Hoo Estate 5 miles
- Putteridge Bury Estate 5.7 miles
- Oaklands College College 6.5 miles
- British School Museum Museum 6.6 miles
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 6.8 miles
- University of Hertfordshire University 6.9 miles
- Hatfield House Estate 6.9 miles
- University of Hertfordshire (Hatfield Campus) University 7 miles
- Beechwood House Estate 8.9 miles
- Wrest House Estate 12.2 miles