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 miles
- Harrow 23.8 miles
- Cambridge 23.3 miles
- Watford 20.7 miles
- Bedford 19.1 miles
- Harlow 16.2 miles
- Stevenage 1.5 miles
- Hemel Hempstead 17.3 miles
- St. Albans 13.3 miles
- Welwyn Garden City 8.3 miles
- Cheshunt 15.7 miles
- Dunstable 14.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Great Ashby Parish 0.5 miles
- Martins Wood Ward 0.6 miles
- Woodfield Ward 0.9 miles
- Manor Ward 0.9 miles
- Almond Hill Ward 1.1 miles
- Chells Ward 1.1 miles
- Graveley Parish 1.5 miles
- Stevenage Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Old Town Ward 1.5 miles
- Bedwell Ward 1.8 miles
- Shephall Ward 2 miles
- Bandley Hill & Poplars Ward 2.1 miles
Example postcodes in St. Nicholas
SG1 4JR, SG1 4JL, SG1 4QG, SG1 4DU, SG1 4HH, SG1 4NE, SG1 4EU, SG1 4HX, SG1 4HB … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 8.8 miles
- Stansted Airport 17.8 miles
- Stevenage Railway Station 2 miles
- Knebworth Railway Station 4 miles
Hotels near St. Nicholas Ad
- Holiday Inn Express Stevenage 3 2 miles
- Holiday Inn Stevenage 4 1.8 miles
- Hotel Cromwell Stevenage 4 1.5 miles
- The Broadway Hotel 4.4 miles
- The Poacher 1.6 miles
- Premier Inn 3 1.6 miles
- Premier Inn Stevenage North 3 1.6 miles
- Premier Inn Stevenage Central 3 2.4 miles
- The Wellington 6.6 miles
- Needham House Hotel 4 2.8 miles
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 miles
- British School Museum Museum 4.4 miles
- Putteridge Bury Estate 8.4 miles
- Brocket Hall Estate 8.9 miles
- Luton Hoo Estate 10.7 miles
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 11.1 miles
- Hatfield House Estate 11.4 miles
- Wrest House Estate 11.5 miles
- Silsoe College - Cranfield University College 12 miles
- University of Hertfordshire University 12.1 miles
- University of Hertfordshire (Hatfield Campus) University 12.2 miles
- Oaklands College College 12.6 miles