Welcome to Gilston
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Gilston is a village and civil parish in the East Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England. It is located a little over one mile north of the town of Harlow in the neighbouring county of Essex. Together with the nearby hamlet of Eastwick, it forms the parish council of Eastwick and Gilston. At the 2001 Census, the population was 180, and 228 at the 2011 Census.The name derives from Gedel or Gydel, an Old English personal name, and tun, meaning farm or settlement. The Parish Church of St Mary dates from the 13th century, and is Grade I listed.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
393 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
357 (2021) |
Density |
91 people/km2 |
Mean age |
41.3 |
Ward |
Hunsdon |
District |
East Hertfordshire |
Postcodes |
CM20 |
ONS ID |
E04004731 |
Council
Contact details for Gilston Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Gilston Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Gilston Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Gilston Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Gilston Parish.
Local News
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Consultancy blasts viability case used to justify slashing of affordable housing provision in 10000-home scheme
Published: 20th Nov 2023
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Planning committee to consider Gilston Villages application
Published: 15th Feb 2023
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'Make sure state is playing its role' in building GP provision in Herts and Beds, says shadow health secretary
Published: 1st Feb 2024