The attractive market town of Hitchin is located in North Hertfordshire 30 miles of London. It is close to Letchworth and approximately 4 miles west of Stevenage to which it is linked by the A405 dual carriageway from the A1(M) Junction 9. This also links to the M1 at Luton. It has a fast-electrified train service to London Kings Cross (36 minutes). Luton airport is conveniently close. Bilton Road is located within the main commercial area accessed off Cadwell Lane.