Hitchin Oughton
Ward in North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5, England
| Coordinates: | 51.957, -0.291 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 17 30 |
| Dialling code: | 01462 (Hitchin) |
Hitchin Oughton is a largely residential ward on the western edge of Hitchin in North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, made up of a mix of interwar and post‑war suburban housing, terraced streets and some council estates. It sits close to the town centre, so residents tend to rely on Hitchin for shopping, secondary employment and rail links into the wider region.
The ward is notable for its green corridor and nature pockets, most famously Oughtonhead Common, which gives a countryside feel and local wildlife interest within easy reach of homes. Socially it has a strong community vibe with local schools, community groups and small shops serving day‑to‑day life, while its development reflects the 20th‑century expansion of the historic market town of Hitchin.
Postcode districts covering Hitchin Oughton
Most populated places nearby
- Milton Keynes 20.4 miles
- Luton 7.6 miles
- Cambridge 24.7 miles
- Watford 21.2 miles
- Bedford 14.5 miles
- Harlow 21.4 miles
- Stevenage 5.7 miles
- Hemel Hempstead 16.1 miles
- St. Albans 14.1 miles
- Aylesbury 24.2 miles
- Welwyn Garden City 11.2 miles
- Cheshunt 19.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Hitchin Bearton Ward 0.7 miles
- Hitchin Priory Ward 0.9 miles
- Hitchin Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Ickleford Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Hitchin Highbury Ward 1.4 miles
- Hitchin Walsworth Ward 1.6 miles
- Cadwell Ward 1.8 miles
- Holwell Built-up area 2 miles
- Pirton Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Gosmore Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Wymondley Parish 2.7 miles
- Great Offley Built-up area 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Hitchin Oughton
SG5 2TU, SG5 2NT, SG5 2JG, SG5 2TB, SG5 2XE, SG5 2TP, SG5 2SB, SG5 2SE, SG5 2PA … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 6.6 miles
- Stansted Airport 22.9 miles
- Hitchin Railway Station 1.2 miles
- Letchworth Garden City Railway Station 3.1 miles
Hotels near Hitchin Oughton Ad
- The Farmhouse at Redcoats 4 2.9 miles
- Letchworth Hall 4 2.6 miles
- The Fox at Willian 4 3 miles
- The Crown Pub, Dining & Rooms 4.9 miles
- The Broadway Hotel 3 miles
- Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport 4 6.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Stevenage 4 5.4 miles
- Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport 3 6.8 miles
- Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport 3 6.7 miles
- Cromwell Hotel Stevenage 4 4.6 miles
Schools in Hitchin Oughton
- Oughton Primary and Nursery School Primary
- Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School Primary
Local points of interest
- British School Museum Museum 1 mile
- Putteridge Bury Estate 4.8 miles
- Broadhall Way Stadium 6.2 miles
- Wrest House Estate 6.3 miles
- Silsoe College - Cranfield University College 6.7 miles
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 7.8 miles
- Flitwick Moor Nature reserve 8.6 miles
- Luton Hoo Estate 8.7 miles
- Redbourne College College 9.8 miles
- Toddington library Library 10.3 miles
- Brocket Hall Estate 11.1 miles
- Beechwood House Estate 12.7 miles