St. Nicholas
Ward in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.924, -0.179 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 25 26 |
| Dialling code: | 01438 (Stevenage) |
St Nicholas is a residential ward in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England, centred on the town’s historic Old Town and the medieval St Nicholas church. It retains a village-like feel with winding streets, a conservation area of listed buildings and a mix of independent shops, cafés and traditional pubs, while sitting close to the pedestrianised town centre and Stevenage railway station.
The ward has a diverse community of long‑term residents, families and commuters who appreciate good rail links into London and road access to the A1(M). Local life is shaped by occasional markets and community events, a balance of heritage character and ongoing modest regeneration, and an economy that blends small local businesses with commuters working in the wider Hertfordshire and London economies.
Postcode districts covering St. Nicholas
Most populated places nearby
- Luton 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Harrow 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Cambridge 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Watford 20.7 miles33.4 km
- Bedford 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Harlow 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Stevenage 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Hemel Hempstead 17.3 miles27.8 km
- St. Albans 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Welwyn Garden City 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Cheshunt 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Dunstable 14.9 miles24 km
Neighbouring places
- Great Ashby Parish 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Martins Wood Ward 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Woodfield Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Manor Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Almond Hill Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Chells Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Graveley Parish 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Stevenage Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Old Town Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Bedwell Ward 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Shephall Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Bandley Hill & Poplars Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
Example postcodes in St. Nicholas
SG1 4NZ, SG1 4GT, SG1 4QX, SG1 4QT, SG1 4ER, SG1 4QZ, SG1 4PE, SG1 4PJ, SG1 4DW … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Stansted Airport 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Stevenage Railway Station 2 miles3.2 km
- Knebworth Railway Station 4 miles6.4 km
Hotels near St. Nicholas Ad
- The Farmhouse at Redcoats 4 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Holiday Inn Stevenage 4 1.7 miles2.8 km
- The Fox at Willian 4 3.1 miles5 km
- Cromwell Hotel Stevenage 4 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Letchworth Hall 4 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express Stevenage 3 1.9 miles3.1 km
- The Broadway Hotel 4.4 miles7 km
- The Chequers 4.9 miles8 km
- Tewinbury Farm Hotel 4 8.4 miles13.5 km
- The Crown Pub, Dining & Rooms 8.5 miles13.7 km
Schools in St. Nicholas
- Giles Junior School Primary
- The Giles Infant and Nursery School Primary
- The Leys Primary and Nursery School Primary
Local points of interest
- Broadhall Way Stadium 2.5 miles4 km
- British School Museum Museum 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Putteridge Bury Estate 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Brocket Hall Estate 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Luton Hoo Estate 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Hatfield House Estate 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Wrest House Estate 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Silsoe College - Cranfield University College 12 miles19.3 km
- University of Hertfordshire University 12.1 miles19.5 km
- University of Hertfordshire (Hatfield Campus) University 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Oaklands College College 12.6 miles20.2 km