Hexton
Parish in North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.954, -0.389 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 10 29 |
| Population: | 123 |
The village and civil parish of Hexton sits in North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, close to the Bedfordshire border on the chalk scarp of the Chiltern Hills. It overlooks the lowlands around Dunstable Downs and lies near the prehistoric route of the Icknield Way, giving it expansive views and ready access to areas of chalk grassland prized for wildflowers and butterflies.
Hexton has a long history visible in surviving earthworks and burial mounds, and retains a quiet, rural character where farming remains important alongside a number of residents who commute to nearby towns such as Luton and Dunstable or to London. Local life is centred on village institutions like the church and hall, and the surrounding landscape makes it popular with walkers and naturalists.
Postcode districts covering Hexton
Most populated places nearby
- Milton Keynes 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Luton 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Harrow 25 miles40.2 km
- Watford 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Bedford 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Harlow 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Stevenage 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Hemel Hempstead 14.4 miles23.1 km
- St. Albans 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Aylesbury 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Welwyn Garden City 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Cheshunt 22 miles35.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Offa Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Lilley Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Barton-le-Clay Built-up area 1.8 miles3 km
- Apsley End Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Streatley Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Great Offley Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Pirton Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Offley Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Meppershall & Shillington Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Shillington Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Bramingham Ward 3.2 miles5.2 km
Example postcodes in Hexton
SG5 3JE, SG5 3JJ, SG5 3HZ, SG5 3JG, SG5 3HT, SG5 3JN, SG5 3JD, SG5 3JL, SG5 3JA … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Stansted Airport 27 miles43.4 km
- Leagrave railway station 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Harlington Railway Station 4.6 miles7.4 km
Hotels near Hexton Ad
- Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport 4 5.5 miles8.8 km
- The Farmhouse at Redcoats 4 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport 3 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport 3 5.4 miles8.7 km
- The Crown Pub, Dining & Rooms 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Sadie Best Western Hotel Luton 4 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport 3 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Hilton Garden Inn Luton North, United Kingdom 3 2.9 miles4.7 km
- The White Hart 4 7 miles11.2 km
- Hastings House Luton - Inhabit Short Stays 4 5.6 miles9 km
Local points of interest
- Putteridge Bury Estate 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Wrest House Estate 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Silsoe College - Cranfield University College 3.9 miles6.3 km
- British School Museum Museum 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Flitwick Moor Nature reserve 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Toddington library Library 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Redbourne College College 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Luton Hoo Estate 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Woburn Abbey Estate 9 miles14.5 km
- Broadhall Way Stadium 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Beechwood House Estate 10.3 miles16.6 km