Hitchin Priory
Ward in North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.944, -0.286 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 17 28 |
| Dialling code: | 01462 (Hitchin) |
Hitchin Priory is a central ward in the market town of Hitchin, within North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England. It centres on the striking Georgian house that gives the area its name, built on the site of a medieval priory and now a locally listed landmark, with adjacent green space such as the Priory Memorial Gardens and easy access to the town centre and railway, offering good connections to London and other regional centres.
The ward combines residential streets and small commercial clusters, reflecting Hitchin’s mix of independent shops, cafes and markets, and attracts both long‑standing local families and commuters. Its historic setting, conservation-minded streetscape and active community groups mean the area punches above its size for cultural events, heritage interest and local community life.
Postcode districts covering Hitchin Priory
Most populated places nearby
- Milton Keynes 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Luton 7.4 miles11.8 km
- Harrow 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Watford 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Bedford 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Harlow 20.7 miles33.2 km
- Stevenage 4.9 miles8 km
- Hemel Hempstead 15.5 miles24.9 km
- St. Albans 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Aylesbury 24.1 miles38.7 km
- Welwyn Garden City 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Cheshunt 18.9 miles30.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Hitchin Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Hitchin Highbury Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Hitchin Oughton Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Hitchin Bearton Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Gosmore Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Hitchin Walsworth Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Ickleford Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- St. Ippolyts Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Wymondley Parish 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Little Wymondley Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Graveley, St. Ippolyts & Wymondley Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Preston Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in Hitchin Priory
SG5 2EN, SG5 2DW, SG5 1HF, SG5 2DX, SG4 9BQ, SG4 9FB, SG4 9DW, SG5 1EH, SG4 7SL … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 5.9 miles9.6 km
- Stansted Airport 22.6 miles36.3 km
- Hitchin Railway Station 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Letchworth Garden City Railway Station 3.5 miles5.6 km
Hotels in Hitchin Priory Ad
Schools in Hitchin Priory
- Hitchin Boys' School Secondary
Local points of interest
- British School Museum Museum 0.5 miles0.7 km
- Putteridge Bury Estate 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Broadhall Way Stadium 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Wrest House Estate 7 miles11.2 km
- Silsoe College - Cranfield University College 7.4 miles11.8 km
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 7.5 miles12 km
- Luton Hoo Estate 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Flitwick Moor Nature reserve 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Brocket Hall Estate 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Redbourne College College 10.5 miles16.8 km
- Toddington library Library 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Beechwood House Estate 12.2 miles19.6 km