Wheathampstead
Built-up area in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.812, -0.29 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 17 14 |
| Population: | 4,326 |
| Dialling code: | 01707 (Welwyn Garden City) |
Wheathampstead is a sizeable village and civil parish in the district of St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England, set on the north bank of the River Lea. The surrounding countryside and surviving ancient earthworks, notably the earthwork known locally as Devil's Dyke, point to significant Iron Age and Roman-period activity in the area and give the village a strong sense of deep history.
Today Wheathampstead combines a historic high street with many listed buildings and a Norman-era parish church such as St Helen's Church, alongside active community groups, pubs and independent shops. It is popular with commuters because of good road and rail connections to nearby towns and to London, while retaining a village feel and easy access to Hertfordshire countryside.
Postcode districts covering Wheathampstead
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 17.2 miles
- Islington 19.9 miles
- City of Westminster 21.4 miles
- Luton 8.5 miles
- Slough 24.5 miles
- Harrow 15.2 miles
- High Wycombe 23.4 miles
- Watford 11.7 miles
- Bedford 23.6 miles
- Harlow 17.2 miles
- Stevenage 7.6 miles
- Hemel Hempstead 8.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Sandridge & Wheathampstead Ward 0.6 miles
- Lea Valley Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Blackmore End Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Ayot St. Lawrence Parish 2.2 miles
- Sandridge Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Harpenden East Ward 2.3 miles
- Harpenden South Ward 2.4 miles
- Ayot St. Peter Parish 2.5 miles
- Codicote & Kimpton Ward 2.6 miles
- Kimpton Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Harpenden Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Harpenden West Ward 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Wheathampstead
AL4 8BB, AL4 8BA, AL4 8TB, AL4 8AU, AL4 8FN, AL4 8DD, AL4 8RG, AL4 8AQ, AL4 8PW … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 5.4 miles
- Stansted Airport 23 miles
- Harpenden Railway Station 2.6 miles
- Welwyn Garden City Railway Station 3.8 miles
Hotels near Wheathampstead Ad
- The Wellington 3.5 miles
- The Comet Hotel 4 4.1 miles
- The Brocket Arms 2 miles
- Melbourne Lodge 2.2 miles
- The Samuel Ryder Hotel St Albans 4 4.8 miles
- Old Cock Inn 3 2.9 miles
- Holiday Inn London Luton Airport 3 5.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport 3 5.9 miles
- Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport 3.5 5.9 miles
- St Michael's Manor Hotel - St Albans 4 4.8 miles
Schools in Wheathampstead
- St Helen's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Brocket Hall Estate 2.6 miles
- Oaklands College College 3.9 miles
- University of Hertfordshire University 4.6 miles
- University of Hertfordshire (Hatfield Campus) University 4.7 miles
- Hatfield House Estate 5 miles
- Luton Hoo Estate 5.3 miles
- Broadhall Way Stadium 6.8 miles
- Putteridge Bury Estate 7.6 miles
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 7.8 miles
- Beechwood House Estate 8.2 miles
- British School Museum Museum 9.3 miles
- Wrotham Park Estate 11.1 miles