Area Info for Pirton (Hertfordshire)

Overview of Pirton, Hertfordshire

Pirton is a small village located in Hertfordshire, England. It is situated within the district of North Hertfordshire and is known for its rural charm and historical significance. The village is approximately 4 miles north of Hitchin, providing a peaceful countryside setting while remaining accessible to larger towns and cities.

History and Heritage

Pirton has a rich history that dates back several centuries. The village features traditional English architecture, including historic cottages and farm buildings. The local church, St. Mary’s, is a notable landmark with origins that trace back to medieval times, reflecting the village’s longstanding heritage.

Community and Amenities

Pirton maintains a close-knit community with various local events and activities throughout the year. The village has a pub, a village hall, and a primary school, serving as focal points for social and community gatherings. Despite its small size, Pirton offers a range of amenities that support its residents.

Natural Environment

The area surrounding Pirton is characterised by open fields, farmland, and green spaces, making it ideal for outdoor activities such as walking and cycling. The rural landscape contributes to the tranquil atmosphere of the village.

Transport Links

Pirton is well-connected by road, with nearby A1(M) motorway providing access to London and other major cities. Public transport options include bus services that connect the village to Hitchin and other neighbouring towns.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Pirton School0.18 miles
High Street, Pirton, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3PS
Stondon Lower School1.94 miles
Hillside Road, Lower Stondon, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6LQ
Oughton Primary and Nursery School2.04 miles
Mattocke Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2NZ
The Priory School2.12 miles
Bedford Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2UR
Shillington Lower School2.16 miles
Greenfields, Shillington, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3NX
Ickleford Primary School2.19 miles
Arlesey Road, Ickleford, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3TG
Our Lady Catholic Primary School2.29 miles
Old Hale Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1XT
Strathmore Infant and Nursery School2.34 miles
Old Hale Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1XR
Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School2.42 miles
Gaping Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2JQ
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy2.49 miles
Fishponds Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1NS
York Road Nursery School2.53 miles
York Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1XA
Hitchin Boys' School2.68 miles
Grammar School Walk, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1JB
Meppershall Church of England Academy2.79 miles
107 High Street, Meppershall, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5LZ
Hexton Junior Mixed and Infant School2.88 miles
Hexton, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3JL
Offley Endowed Primary School3.00 miles
School Lane, Offley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3AT
Highbury Infant School and Nursery3.11 miles
Standhill Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9AG
Health
Clinic
Gainsford House2.37 miles
Pirton Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2EN
H M Partnership LLP - Hertfordshire2.95 miles
27 Bridge Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2DF
Pinehill Hospital3.26 miles
Benslow Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9QZ
Bht Community Clinics (Shefford)4.19 miles
Shefford Health Centre, Robert Lucas Drive, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5FS
Shefford Hc, Robert Lucas Drive4.19 miles
Robert Lucas Drive, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5FS
Excell Ultrasound Ltd (Shefford Health Centre)4.19 miles
Robert Lucas Drive, Hitchin Road, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5FS
Nevells Road Health Clinic4.27 miles
Nevells Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4TS
Victoria Court5.78 miles
Graveley Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4YS
Elizabeth Court5.78 miles
Graveley Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4YS
The Surgery6.25 miles
Astonia House, High Street, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6BP
Kemp Town Healthcare Ltd HQ6.52 miles
Suite 3, Middlesex House, Rutherford Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2EF
Walkern Lodge6.71 miles
14A Walkern Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3QX
Saffron Ground7.05 miles
Ditchmore Lane, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3LJ
Flitwick Health Centre7.32 miles
The Highlands, Flitwick, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1DZ
Collingdon Enterprises (Mental Health Services)7.48 miles
62-64 Collingdon Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1RX
Mental Health and Social Care7.53 miles
Charter House, Alma Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2PL
GP
Drs Collins, Carragher and Neal2.36 miles
The Hawthorns, 109 Station Road, Lower Stondon, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6JJ
Regal Chambers Surgery2.70 miles
50 Bancroft, Herts, Hitchin, SG5 1LL
GREENISH KB2.72 miles
Bancroft Court, Bancroft, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1LH
Orford Lodge Surgery2.77 miles
Orford Lodge, 100 Bancroft, Hitchin, Herts, SG5 1ND
The Portmill Surgery2.90 miles
114 Queen Street, Hitchin, Herts, SG4 9TH
Arlesey Medical Centre3.86 miles
High Street, The High Street, Arlesey, Bedfordshire, SG15 6SN
Dr SP Hughes and Partners4.12 miles
The Surgery, Hexton Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, MK45 4TA
Dr. Cakebread and Partners4.19 miles
Robert Lucas Drive, Hitchin Road, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5FS
The Nevells Road Surgery4.27 miles
Nevells Road, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, SG6 4TS
NEVARD RSC4.39 miles
44 Sollershott East, Letchworth Garden City, Herts, SG6 3JW
Garden City Surgery4.44 miles
59 Station Road, Letchworth Garden City, Herts, SG6 3BJ
Birchwood Surgery4.46 miles
232-240 Nevells Road, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, SG6 4UB
Larksfield Surgery4.98 miles
Larksfield Surgery, Arlesey Road, Stotfold, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 4HB
Stopsley Village Practice5.76 miles
The Surgery, 26 Ashcroft Road, Stopsley Green, Luton, LU2 9AU
The Ashcroft Practice 5.76 miles
49 Ashcroft Road, Stopsley, LUTON, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AU
Larkside Practice5.89 miles
Churchfield Medical Centre, 322 Crawley Green Road, Luton, Beds, LU2 9SB
Hospital
Hampden House2.63 miles
Elmside Walk, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1HB
Pinehill Hospital3.26 miles
Benslow Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9QZ
Cygnet Hospital Stevenage5.78 miles
Graveley Road, Stevenage, SG1 4YS
Lister Hospital6.02 miles
Coreys Mill Lane, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4AB
Mental Health Service (Lister Hospital)6.02 miles
Mental Health Unit, Lister Hospital, Coreys Mill Lane, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4AB
BPAS Luton7.55 miles
First Floor, The Albany, 4 Cardiff Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2PP
London Road (Mental Health Services)8.20 miles
105 London Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3RG
Luton and Dunstable Hospital8.29 miles
The L&D Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Lewsey Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0DZ
Biggleswade Hospital9.40 miles
Potton Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0EL
Spire Harpenden Hospital10.18 miles
Spire Harpenden Hospital, Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, AL5 4BP
Harpenden Memorial Hospital10.77 miles
Carlton Road, Harpenden, AL5 4TA
Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital11.07 miles
School Lane, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 9PW
Bedford Hospital South Wing12.29 miles
South Wing, Kempston Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DJ
Moorfields At Bedford Hospital12.29 miles
Kempston Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DJ
Weller Wing12.29 miles
Kempston Road,, MK42 9DJ
Archer Unit12.78 miles
Bedford Health Village, 3 Kimbolton Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2NT
Pharmacy
Cross Chemist2.19 miles
8 Redhill Road, Westmill Estate, Hitchin, SG5 2NQ
Henlow Pharmacy2.49 miles
197A Station Road, Lower Stondon,, SG16 6JE
Lloydspharmacy2.73 miles
41 Bancroft, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1LA
Lloydspharmacy2.75 miles
Unit 2-5, Rear Of 97-98 Bancroft, Hitchin, SG5 1NQ
Bell Chemist2.76 miles
21b Bancroft, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1JW
Boots2.78 miles
7 High Street, Hitchin, SG5 1BH
Nu-Cross Chemist2.81 miles
8 Hermitage Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1BS
Boots2.90 miles
120 Queen Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9TH
Arlesey Pharmacy3.51 miles
31 High Street, Arlesey, Bedfordshire, SG15 6RA
Shefford Pharmacy4.19 miles
Robert Lucas Drive, Hitchin Road, Shefford, SG17 5FS
Morrisons Pharmacy4.20 miles
Morrison`s Supermarket, Broadway, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, SG6 3TS
C & H (Barton) Ltd4.21 miles
79 Bedford Road, Barton-Le-Clay, Bedford, MK45 4LL
Manor Pharmacy4.24 miles
42-44 The Broadway, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, SG6 3BX
Superdrug Stores Plc4.31 miles
40 Eastcheap, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, SG6 3DL
Boots4.37 miles
6 - 10 Commerce Way, Letchworth, SG6 3EJ
Lloydspharmacy4.43 miles
Richard Daniels House, 7 High Street, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5DD
Leisure
Park
KNOCKING HOE1.30 miles
OUGHTONHEAD COMMON1.58 miles
HEXTON MANOR (Grade II Listed)2.35 miles
PURWELL MEADOWS3.43 miles
BARTON HILLS4.02 miles
BROADWAY, LETCHWORTH (Grade II Listed)4.16 miles
NORTON COMMON4.38 miles
HOWARD PARK AND GARDENS, LETCHWORTH (Grade II Listed)4.52 miles
WREST PARK (Grade I Listed)4.54 miles
PUTTERIDGE BURY (Grade II Listed)4.80 miles
CHICKSANDS PRIORY (Grade II Listed)4.87 miles
TEMPLE DINSLEY (Grade II* Listed)4.90 miles
GALLEY AND WARDEN HILLS SSSI5.14 miles
STOTFOLD MILL MEADOWS5.50 miles
HENLOW COMMON AND LANGFORD MEADOWS5.84 miles
IVEL SPRINGS5.95 miles
Shop
Groceries
Londis, Hitchin1.91 miles
27-29 John Barker Place, Hitchin, SG5 2PD
Parmars Food & Wine2.15 miles
20 Redhill Road, Hitchin Herts SG5 2NJ
Londis Hitchin2.41 miles
1 The Mead, Stevenage, SG5 1XZ
SPAR Hitchin2.41 miles
Spar Store, 1-3 The Mead, Hertfordshire, SG5 1XZ
Waitrose Hitchin2.63 miles
The Lairage, Bedford Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1HF
Sainsbury's Hitchin2.79 miles
Whinbush Road, Hitchin, SG5 1PU
M&S Hitchin Simply Food2.80 miles
Unit 1 121-123 Bancroft, Hitchin, SG5 1LS
Iceland Hitchin2.87 miles
21 Churchgate, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1DN
SPAR Euro Garages - Nightingale2.94 miles
Spar Store, Nightingale Road, Hertfordshire, SG5 1RH
ASDA Hitchin2.99 miles
Queen Street, Hitchin, SG4 9TY
Nisa3.00 miles
35-36 Walsworth Rd, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9ST
Tesco Hitchin (Express)3.09 miles
Hitchin Station., Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9SP
SPAR Hitchin3.21 miles
Spar Store, 20 Highbury Road, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RZ
Londis Arlesey Post Office3.47 miles
1 High Street, Arlesey, SG15 6RA
M&S Oakfield Hitchin Bp3.48 miles
Stevenage Rd, Hitchin, SG4 9DT
Tesco Letchworth (Express)3.79 miles
102 Bedford Rd, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, SG6 4DZ
Transport
Airport
London Luton Airport6.77 miles
London Stansted Airport25.77 miles
Cambridge City Airport26.84 miles
London Heathrow Airport34.93 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 135.06 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 235.26 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 335.33 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 535.42 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 435.89 miles
London City Airport36.28 miles
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal56.57 miles
London Gatwick Airport56.93 miles
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal56.96 miles
Bus Stop
Bunyan Close Cromwell Way (S)0.06 miles
West Lane (N)0.09 miles
High Street (NE)0.13 miles
Post Office (NW)0.13 miles
Opposite The Fox PH (E)0.13 miles
High Street (SW)0.13 miles
Royal Oak Lane (W)0.14 miles
Royal Oak Lane (E)0.14 miles
Fox PH (SE)0.16 miles
Fox PH (NW)0.16 miles
War Memorial (NE)0.18 miles
Priors Hill (SW)0.28 miles
Motte & Bailey PH (S)0.30 miles
Motte & Bailey PH (N)0.30 miles
Danefield Road (SE)0.44 miles
Lordship Farm (SW)1.09 miles
Ferry Port
Camden Lock Waterbus30.94 miles
London Zoo Waterbus Stop31.14 miles
Little Venice Waterbus Stop31.91 miles
Savoy Pier33.37 miles
Blackfriars Pier33.41 miles
Embankment Pier33.45 miles
Festival Pier33.55 miles
Bankside Pier33.69 miles
London Eye Pier33.73 miles
Kew Pier33.75 miles
Westminster Pier33.82 miles
Tower Pier33.95 miles
London Bridge City Pier33.96 miles
St Katharine's Pier34.13 miles
Lambeth Pier34.27 miles
Millbank Pier34.43 miles
Railway Station
Hitchin Rail Station3.15 miles
Letchworth Rail Station4.27 miles
Arlesey Rail Station4.47 miles
Baldock Rail Station6.16 miles
Harlington (Beds) Rail Station7.14 miles
Stevenage Rail Station7.22 miles
Leagrave Rail Station7.29 miles
Luton Rail Station7.31 miles
Flitwick Rail Station7.36 miles
Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station7.58 miles
Biggleswade Rail Station8.16 miles
Knebworth Rail Station9.57 miles
Ashwell & Morden Rail Station10.12 miles
Millbrook (Beds) Rail Station10.26 miles
Stewartby Rail Station10.46 miles
Sandy Rail Station10.60 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (SG5 3R*)
Number of Properties in Catchment307
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
55, ROYAL OAK LANE
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3QT		£535,000
2025-08-08
semidetached
freehold
18, HOLWELL ROAD
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3QU		£295,000
2025-08-05
terraced
freehold
4, ROYAL OAK LANE
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3QT		£750,000
2025-07-21
semidetached
freehold
3, COTMAN END
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3FS		£690,000
2025-07-15
detached
freehold
Sold 2022-04-04   £660,000
45, ROYAL OAK LANE
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3QT		£525,000
2025-07-14
semidetached
freehold
24, BUNYAN CLOSE
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3RE		£410,000
2025-07-14
terraced
freehold
37, BUNYAN CLOSE
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3RE		£375,000
2025-07-11
terraced
freehold
26, DROVERS WAY
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3EQ		£854,000
2025-03-10
detached
freehold
17, BUNYAN CLOSE
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3RE		£595,000
2025-02-21
semidetached
freehold
60, BUNYAN CLOSE
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3RE		£390,000
2025-02-07
terraced
freehold
59, ROYAL OAK LANE
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3QT		£550,000
2024-11-15
semidetached
freehold
16, HOLWELL ROAD
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3QU		£315,000
2024-10-04
terraced
freehold
4, COTMAN END
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3FS		£715,000
2024-07-26
detached
freehold
Sold 2022-02-24   £699,995
2, STRAWPLAITERS GREEN
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3EY		£900,000
2024-07-19
detached
freehold
58, BUNYAN CLOSE
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3RE		£350,000
2024-05-09
terraced
freehold
41, BUNYAN CLOSE
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3RE		£538,500
2024-04-05
terraced
freehold
4A, ROYAL OAK LANE
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3QT		£730,000
2024-03-12
detached
freehold
10, HOLWELL ROAD
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3QU		£304,000
2024-02-28
terraced
freehold
5, ROYAL OAK LANE
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3QT		£900,000
2023-11-13
detached
freehold
21, ROYAL OAK LANE
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3QT		£995,000
2023-08-04
otherPropertyType
freehold
1, WEST LANE
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3RA		£432,500
2023-05-31
semidetached
freehold
38, ROYAL OAK LANE
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3QT		£2,132,500
2023-02-03
detached
freehold
3, APOSTLES CLOSE
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3EX		£912,000
2022-12-21
detached
freehold
8, COTMAN END
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3FS		£1,300,000
2022-12-21
detached
freehold
2, DROVERS WAY
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3EQ		£140,000
2022-12-16
otherPropertyType
leasehold
4, HAMBRIDGE WAY
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3QS		£1,210,000
2022-11-11
detached
freehold
11, COTMAN END
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3FS		£1,325,000
2022-10-07
detached
freehold
11, DROVERS WAY
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3EQ		£765,000
2022-09-08
detached
freehold
19, BUNYAN CLOSE
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3RE		£470,000
2022-08-26
semidetached
freehold
87, HIGH STREET
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3PU		£290,000
2022-08-09
terraced
freehold
11, ROYAL OAK LANE
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3QT		£683,000
2022-07-29
detached
freehold
35, ROYAL OAK LANE
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3QT		£712,500
2022-07-15
semidetached
freehold
6, COTMAN END
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3FS		£1,200,000
2022-07-11
detached (New)
freehold
5, COTMAN END
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3FS		£630,000
2022-06-24
semidetached (New)
freehold
9, COTMAN END
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3FS		£699,995
2022-05-26
detached
freehold
Sold 2022-02-11   £475,000
18C, ROYAL OAK LANE
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3QT		£525,000
2022-04-29
detached
freehold
37, ROYAL OAK LANE
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3QT		£525,000
2022-04-04
semidetached
freehold
34, ROYAL OAK LANE
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3QT		£780,000
2022-04-01
detached
freehold
7, COTMAN END
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3FS		£640,000
2022-03-25
semidetached (New)
freehold
18, DROVERS WAY
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3EQ		£225,000
2022-02-18
semidetached
leasehold
1, COTMAN END
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3FS		£830,000
2022-02-17
detached (New)
freehold
2, COTMAN END
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3FS		£595,000
2022-01-27
detached (New)
freehold
12, HOLWELL ROAD
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3QU		£270,000
2022-01-07
terraced
freehold
17, WALNUT TREE ROAD
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3PX		£704,279
2021-10-14
detached
freehold
24, DROVERS WAY
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3EQ		£679,950
2021-08-21
detached (New)
freehold
1, DROVERS WAY
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3EQ		£924,950
2021-06-30
detached (New)
freehold
13, STRAWPLAITERS GREEN
PIRTON
HITCHIN
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG5 3EY		£880,000
2021-06-29
detached (New)
freehold
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