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 miles28.9 km
- Luton 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Watford 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Bedford 12.6 miles20.4 km
- Harlow 23.7 miles38.1 km
- Stevenage 8 miles12.9 km
- Hemel Hempstead 16 miles25.8 km
- St. Albans 15 miles24.2 km
- Aylesbury 22.6 miles36.3 km
- Welwyn Garden City 13 miles20.9 km
- Cheshunt 21.7 miles35 km
- Dunstable 9.6 miles15.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Pirton Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Apsley End Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Meppershall & Shillington Ward 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Holwell Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Shillington Built-up area 2 miles3.1 km
- Offa Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Hexton Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Cadwell Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Hitchin Oughton Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Stondon Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Ickleford Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Great Offley Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in Pirton
SG5 3RG, SG5 3QJ, SG5 3QT, SG5 3QH, SG5 3BN, SG5 3PU, SG5 3QD, SG5 3EQ, SG5 3BY … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Stansted Airport 25.3 miles40.8 km
- Hitchin Railway Station 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Letchworth Garden City Railway Station 4.9 miles7.9 km
Hotels near Pirton Ad
- The Crown Pub, Dining & Rooms 4.7 miles7.5 km
- The Farmhouse at Redcoats 4 5.2 miles8.4 km
- The Fox at Willian 4 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport 4 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Letchworth Hall 4 4.9 miles7.8 km
- The Broadway Hotel 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport 3 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport 3 6.7 miles10.8 km
- The White Hart 4 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport 3 7 miles11.3 km
Schools in Pirton
- Pirton School Primary
Local points of interest
- British School Museum Museum 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Wrest House Estate 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Silsoe College - Cranfield University College 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Putteridge Bury Estate 4.3 miles7 km
- Flitwick Moor Nature reserve 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 7 miles11.3 km
- Redbourne College College 7.4 miles12 km
- Toddington library Library 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Broadhall Way Stadium 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Luton Hoo Estate 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Woburn Abbey Estate 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Moot Hall Museum 11.4 miles18.4 km