Hitchin Oughton
Ward in North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, 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 miles32.8 km
- Luton 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Cambridge 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Watford 21.2 miles34 km
- Bedford 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Harlow 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Stevenage 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Hemel Hempstead 16.1 miles26 km
- St. Albans 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Aylesbury 24.2 miles39 km
- Welwyn Garden City 11.2 miles18.1 km
- Cheshunt 19.8 miles31.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Hitchin Bearton Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Hitchin Priory Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Hitchin Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Ickleford Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Hitchin Highbury Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Hitchin Walsworth Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Cadwell Ward 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Holwell Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Pirton Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Gosmore Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Wymondley Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Great Offley Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in Hitchin Oughton
SG5 2SR, SG5 2LX, SG5 2TZ, SG5 2UX, SG5 2WA, SG5 2TB, SG5 2SP, SG5 2NH, SG5 2JL … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Stansted Airport 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Hitchin Railway Station 1.2 miles2 km
- Letchworth Garden City Railway Station 3.1 miles5 km
Hotels near Hitchin Oughton Ad
- The Farmhouse at Redcoats 4 2.9 miles4.7 km
- The Fox at Willian 4 3 miles4.9 km
- Letchworth Hall 4 2.6 miles4.2 km
- The Crown Pub, Dining & Rooms 4.9 miles7.9 km
- The Broadway Hotel 3 miles4.8 km
- Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport 4 6.9 miles11.2 km
- Hitchin Priory Hotel 1 mile1.5 km
- Holiday Inn Stevenage 4 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport 3 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport 3 6.8 miles11 km
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 mile1.6 km
- Putteridge Bury Estate 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Broadhall Way Stadium 6.2 miles10 km
- Wrest House Estate 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Silsoe College - Cranfield University College 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Flitwick Moor Nature reserve 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Luton Hoo Estate 8.7 miles14.1 km
- Redbourne College College 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Toddington library Library 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Brocket Hall Estate 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Beechwood House Estate 12.7 miles20.5 km