Shephall
Ward in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.895, -0.178 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 25 23 |
| Dialling code: | 01438 (Stevenage) |
Shephall is a largely residential ward in the north‑eastern part of Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England. It grew up around a small historic village whose green and All Saints Church remain as a conservation area, giving the neighbourhood a village feel alongside the post‑war New Town housing. The ward contains a mix of council and private homes, local shops, a primary school and community facilities.
Well placed for commuters, Shephall benefits from road links and the mainline rail service from Stevenage into London, while nearby business parks such as Gunnels Wood provide local employment. The area tends to be community‑minded with active residents’ groups and occasional local events, so despite its proximity to the town centre it retains a quieter, village‑like character.
Postcode districts covering Shephall
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 23.1 miles
- Islington 24.2 miles
- Luton 11.1 miles
- Harrow 21.9 miles
- Cambridge 25 miles
- Watford 19 miles
- Bedford 20.7 miles
- Harlow 14.9 miles
- Stevenage 0.8 miles
- Hemel Hempstead 16 miles
- St. Albans 11.5 miles
- Welwyn Garden City 6.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bandley Hill & Poplars Ward 0.6 miles
- Bedwell Ward 0.7 miles
- Stevenage Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Roebuck Ward 0.8 miles
- Chells Ward 1 mile
- Longmeadow Ward 1.1 miles
- Aston Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Almond Hill Ward 1.3 miles
- Martins Wood Ward 1.4 miles
- Old Town Ward 1.5 miles
- Manor Ward 1.5 miles
- St. Nicholas Ward 2 miles
Example postcodes in Shephall
SG2 9SN, SG2 8UY, SG2 9BG, SG2 9TD, SG2 9TZ, SG2 9BS, SG2 9SX, SG2 9UJ, SG2 9XW … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 8.2 miles
- Stansted Airport 17.6 miles
- Stevenage Railway Station 1.3 miles
- Knebworth Railway Station 2 miles
Hotels near Shephall Ad
- Holiday Inn Express Stevenage 3 1.1 miles
- Holiday Inn Stevenage 4 1 mile
- The Poacher 0.7 miles
- Hotel Cromwell Stevenage 4 1.8 miles
- The Wellington 4.7 miles
- Roebuck Inn 3 1 mile
- Premier Inn Stevenage Central 3 1.4 miles
- Novotel Stevenage Hotel 4 1.4 miles
- Premier Inn 3 2.6 miles
- The Broadway Hotel 6.2 miles
Schools in Shephall
- Barnwell School Secondary
- Greenside School Special
- Lonsdale School Special
- Marriotts School Secondary
- Peartree Spring Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Broadhall Way Stadium 0.8 miles
- British School Museum Museum 5.5 miles
- Brocket Hall Estate 7 miles
- Putteridge Bury Estate 8.4 miles
- Hatfield House Estate 9.4 miles
- Luton Hoo Estate 10 miles
- University of Hertfordshire University 10.2 miles
- University of Hertfordshire (Hatfield Campus) University 10.2 miles
- Oaklands College College 10.7 miles
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 10.9 miles
- Wrest House Estate 12.7 miles
- Silsoe College - Cranfield University College 13.1 miles