Pirton
Parish in North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.97, -0.343 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 13 31 |
| Population: | 1,274 |
| Dialling code: | 01462 (Hitchin) |
Pirton is a small historic village and civil parish in North Hertfordshire, in the county of Hertfordshire, England, sitting on a gentle rise of chalk countryside about four miles west of Hitchin. The village retains a distinctly rural feel with a village green, lanes of older cottages and a church that dates back to the medieval period; the higher ground around Pirton gives pleasing views across the surrounding farmland and down into the Hertfordshire vale.
Historically agricultural, the local economy now mixes farming with a significant commuter population who travel to nearby towns and London, but community life remains lively - there are active village groups, a primary school, sports clubs and a traditional pub or two. Listed buildings, a sense of continuity and occasional local events keep a strong social fabric, making Pirton typical of small Hertfordshire villages that balance heritage with modern living.
Postcode districts covering Pirton
Most populated places nearby
- Milton Keynes 18 miles
- Luton 6.6 miles
- Watford 21.6 miles
- Bedford 12.6 miles
- Harlow 23.7 miles
- Stevenage 8 miles
- Hemel Hempstead 16 miles
- St. Albans 15 miles
- Aylesbury 22.6 miles
- Welwyn Garden City 13 miles
- Cheshunt 21.7 miles
- Dunstable 9.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Pirton Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Apsley End Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Meppershall & Shillington Ward 1.8 miles
- Holwell Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Shillington Built-up area 2 miles
- Offa Ward 2.2 miles
- Hexton Parish 2.2 miles
- Cadwell Ward 2.4 miles
- Hitchin Oughton Ward 2.4 miles
- Stondon Parish 2.5 miles
- Ickleford Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Great Offley Built-up area 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Pirton
SG5 3QJ, SG5 3PR, SG5 3EU, SG5 3RD, SG5 3FR, SG5 3QG, SG5 3QU, SG5 3PZ, SG5 3PU … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 6.7 miles
- Stansted Airport 25.3 miles
- Hitchin Railway Station 3.7 miles
- Letchworth Garden City Railway Station 4.9 miles
Hotels near Pirton Ad
- The Crown Pub, Dining & Rooms 4.7 miles
- The Farmhouse at Redcoats 4 5.2 miles
- Letchworth Hall 4 4.9 miles
- The Fox at Willian 4 5.3 miles
- Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport 4 6.8 miles
- Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport 3 6.7 miles
- The Broadway Hotel 4.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport 3 6.6 miles
- The White Hart 4 7.6 miles
- Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport 3 7 miles
Schools in Pirton
- Pirton School Primary
Local points of interest
- British School Museum Museum 3.3 miles
- Wrest House Estate 3.9 miles
- Silsoe College - Cranfield University College 4.3 miles
- Putteridge Bury Estate 4.3 miles
- Flitwick Moor Nature reserve 6.2 miles
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 7 miles
- Redbourne College College 7.4 miles
- Toddington library Library 8.2 miles
- Broadhall Way Stadium 8.4 miles
- Luton Hoo Estate 8.6 miles
- Woburn Abbey Estate 10.7 miles
- Moot Hall Museum 11.4 miles