Marshalswick West
Ward in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.766, -0.313 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 16 08 |
| Dialling code: | 01727 (St Albans) |
Marshalswick West is a suburban ward to the north-east of St. Albans city centre in Hertfordshire, England, characterised by mainly post‑war and mid‑20th century housing, small shopping parades and a scattering of parks and sports pitches. It sits close to green belt countryside and is within easy reach of larger local attractions such as Verulamium Park and St Albans Cathedral, giving residents a mix of suburban convenience and historic surroundings.
The area was largely developed on former farmland and has a settled, family‑orientated feel with community groups, schools and local clubs playing an active role. Economically it is typical of commuter suburbs, with many people working in St. Albans or travelling into London, while locally the economy is driven by retail, education and small businesses serving the neighbourhood.
Postcode districts covering Marshalswick West
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 14.2 miles
- Islington 17.5 miles
- City of Westminster 18.7 miles
- Luton 10.4 miles
- Slough 21.3 miles
- Harrow 11.9 miles
- High Wycombe 20.9 miles
- Watford 8.4 miles
- Harlow 18 miles
- Stevenage 10.8 miles
- Hemel Hempstead 6.9 miles
- St. Albans 0.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bernards Heath Ward 0.7 miles
- Clarence Ward 0.9 miles
- St. Albans Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm Ward 0.9 miles
- Sandridge Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Batchwood Ward 1.3 miles
- St. Peters Ward 1.3 miles
- Hill End Ward 1.5 miles
- Cunningham Ward 1.8 miles
- Smallford Built-up area 2 miles
- Sopwell Ward 2.1 miles
- Harpenden South Ward 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Marshalswick West
AL1 4SF, AL4 9NL, AL4 9PA, AL4 9NH, AL4 9LZ, AL4 9AN, AL1 4RY, AL1 4SW, AL1 4QU … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 7.9 miles
- London Heathrow Airport 21.3 miles
- St Albans City Station 1.2 miles
- St Albans Abbey Railway Station 1.9 miles
Hotels near Marshalswick West Ad
- The Samuel Ryder Hotel St Albans 4 1.6 miles
- The Comet Hotel 4 3 miles
- St Michael's Manor Hotel - St Albans 4 1.8 miles
- White Hart Hotel 2 1.6 miles
- Premier Inn St Albans City Centre 3 1.3 miles
- Keyfield Terrace 2 1.6 miles
- Alban Suites 2.3 miles
- The Wellington 6.2 miles
- Holiday Inn Hemel Hempstead M1 Jct. 8 4 5 miles
- Mercure Hatfield Oak Hotel 3 3.4 miles
Schools in Marshalswick West
- Sandringham School Secondary
- Wheatfields Junior Mixed School Primary
Local points of interest
- Oaklands College College 1.4 miles
- University of Hertfordshire University 3.2 miles
- University of Hertfordshire (Hatfield Campus) University 3.2 miles
- Brocket Hall Estate 4.2 miles
- Hatfield House Estate 4.5 miles
- Luton Hoo Estate 6.9 miles
- Beechwood House Estate 8.1 miles
- Wrotham Park Estate 8.8 miles
- Vicarage Road Stadium 8.9 miles
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 9.6 miles
- Barnet Barnet Lane Stadium 9.7 miles
- Underhill Stadium Stadium 9.8 miles