Sue, you've probably realised that it was a non-conformist entry which is why there is a birth date and no baptismal date.
Name: William Hastings
Event Type: Birth
Birth Date: 11 May 1826
Birthplace: --, Batchworth, Hertfordshire
Christening Date:
Christening Place:
Marriage Date:
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Death Date:
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Father's Name: Richard Hastings
Mother's Name: Mary Batchelor
Record Set: RG5_144
Collection: England and Wales, Non-Conformist Record Indexes (RG4-8)
So Batchworth is where he was born, not necessarily where they worshipped.
If you want full details it's worth seeing the following:
http://www.bmdregisters.co.uk/bmdr/r...TBEQlA=&page=2