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.
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