Holwell
Built-up area in North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.984, -0.304 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 16 33 |
| Dialling code: | 01462 (Hitchin) |
Holwell is a small rural village in the district of North Hertfordshire, county of Hertfordshire, England. It sits in typical Hertfordshire countryside a few miles from the market towns of Hitchin and Letchworth Garden City, with good road links that put London within commuting reach while still feeling distinctly village-like.
Historically rooted in agriculture, Holwell has a mix of older cottages and converted farm buildings alongside modern homes, and local life is centred on a small, close-knit community rather than commercial amenities. Residents tend to rely on nearby towns for shopping and services, while enjoying country pursuits such as riding and walking through the surrounding farmland and lanes.
Postcode districts covering Holwell
Most populated places nearby
- Milton Keynes 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Luton 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Cambridge 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Watford 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Bedford 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Harlow 23 miles37 km
- Stevenage 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Hemel Hempstead 17.6 miles28.3 km
- St. Albans 16 miles25.7 km
- Aylesbury 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Welwyn Garden City 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Cheshunt 21.7 miles34.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Cadwell Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Ickleford Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Stondon Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Lower Stondon Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Pirton Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Hitchin Oughton Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Hitchin Bearton Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Meppershall & Shillington Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Shillington Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Arlesey Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Arlesey & Fairfield Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Letchworth Wilbury Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
Example postcodes in Holwell
SG5 3SW, SG5 3SG, SG5 3SN, SG5 3SR, SG5 3SZ, SG5 3SL, SG5 3SU, SG5 3SP, SG5 3SS … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 8 miles12.9 km
- Stansted Airport 24 miles38.6 km
- Hitchin Railway Station 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Letchworth Garden City Railway Station 3.2 miles5.2 km
Hotels near Holwell Ad
- The Crown Pub, Dining & Rooms 3.1 miles5 km
- The Farmhouse at Redcoats 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
- The Fox at Willian 4 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Letchworth Hall 4 3.5 miles5.7 km
- The Broadway Hotel 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport 4 8.3 miles13.3 km
- The White Hart 4 8.7 miles14 km
- Champneys Henlow 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Holiday Inn Stevenage 4 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Hitchin Priory Hotel 2.9 miles4.7 km
Local points of interest
- British School Museum Museum 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Wrest House Estate 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Silsoe College - Cranfield University College 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Putteridge Bury Estate 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Flitwick Moor Nature reserve 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Broadhall Way Stadium 8 miles12.9 km
- Redbourne College College 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Toddington library Library 10 miles16.1 km
- Luton Hoo Estate 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Moot Hall Museum 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Woburn Abbey Estate 12.4 miles19.9 km