Kimpton
Built-up area in North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.851, -0.297 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 17 18 |
| Population: | 1,436 |
| Dialling code: | 01707 (Welwyn Garden City) |
Kimpton is a village and civil parish in the district of North Hertfordshire, in the county of Hertfordshire, England. It sits in gently rolling countryside a few miles north of Hitchin and within easy reach of Luton and London, giving it a mix of rural character and commuter convenience.
The village has a clearly historic core with period cottages, a traditional parish church and a village green, and its economy is shaped by local agriculture, small businesses and a lively community scene with seasonal fêtes and clubs. Conservation-minded residents value the rural setting and historic buildings, so Kimpton feels like a well-preserved Hertfordshire village with modern links to nearby towns.
Postcode districts covering Kimpton
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 19.9 miles
- Islington 22.5 miles
- Milton Keynes 23.2 miles
- City of Westminster 24.1 miles
- Luton 6.8 miles
- Harrow 17.9 miles
- High Wycombe 24.7 miles
- Watford 14.1 miles
- Bedford 21 miles
- Harlow 18.2 miles
- Stevenage 5.8 miles
- Hemel Hempstead 10.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Codicote & Kimpton Ward 0.6 miles
- Blackmore End Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Ayot St. Lawrence Parish 1.8 miles
- Whitwell Built-up area 1.8 miles
- St. Paul's Walden Parish 1.8 miles
- Lea Valley Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Codicote Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Wheathampstead Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Harpenden East Ward 2.7 miles
- Breachwood Green Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Sandridge & Wheathampstead Ward 2.9 miles
- King's Walden Parish 3 miles
Example postcodes in Kimpton
SG4 8QD, SG4 8RH, SG4 8RD, SG4 8QR, SG4 8PZ, SG4 8QS, SG4 8RS, SG4 8SE, SG4 8SD … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 3.5 miles
- Stansted Airport 22.8 miles
- Harpenden Railway Station 3.4 miles
- Luton Airport Parkway Railway Station 4.5 miles
Hotels near Kimpton Ad
- The Wellington 3.7 miles
- The Brocket Arms 1.6 miles
- Holiday Inn London Luton Airport 3 4.1 miles
- Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport 3 4 miles
- Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport 3.5 4.1 miles
- ibis London Luton Airport 3 4 miles
- Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport 3 4.5 miles
- The Comet Hotel 4 6.7 miles
- Spark by Hilton Luton 3 5.6 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Stevenage 3 5.3 miles
Schools in Kimpton
- Kimpton Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Luton Hoo Estate 4.4 miles
- Brocket Hall Estate 4.5 miles
- Broadhall Way Stadium 5.2 miles
- Putteridge Bury Estate 5.2 miles
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 6.2 miles
- Oaklands College College 6.6 miles
- British School Museum Museum 6.6 miles
- University of Hertfordshire University 7.2 miles
- University of Hertfordshire (Hatfield Campus) University 7.2 miles
- Hatfield House Estate 7.3 miles
- Beechwood House Estate 8.3 miles
- Wrest House Estate 11.9 miles