Map of Blackdown Close
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004913 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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About Blackdown Close
Blackdown Close is a street located in the town of Stevenage. The street has a length of approximately 227 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Hertfordshire is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
Blackdown Close is located within the North Hertfordshire District Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the East of England region of the UK.
Blackdown Close has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 27925049 in the National Street Gazetteer.
Blackdown Close is located within the county of Hertfordshire, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 29.87 miles North from central London., 10.96 miles East from Luton, 14.32 miles North East from St Albans and 19.05 miles South East from Bedford.
Blackdown Close is within the Post Town of STEVENAGE
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Swing Swang Lane
28th April 2024
I am trying to find out why the lane is named Swing Swang?
It has been known known this since at least 1905 when hedge making contents used to be held here.
Swing Swang is often used to describe a fairground ride. I remember Swing Boats. Were they a bit like this or is Swing Swang another name for swings?
Swing Swangs are also mentioned in connection to orchards. Or were orchards just good places to have swings?
Eldroth Road
15th April 2024
I wondered if anyone has any old pictures of Wenning Bank House in the 1940’s and also Lane Side before of the same era .. we visited today with my Mum in law as she used to live at both these properties. Also any photos of the schools around that time .. thank you.
Can You Help?Napps Way
15th April 2024
Why is the road called Napps Way (belonging to Napp, but minus an
apostrophe as is usual with such nomenclature)? Moreover, who or
what is, or was, “Napp” in the respective, possessive case?
Several years ago, I met an elderly man (probably in his late-eighties)
who lives on Bentham Drive, Liverpool 16, and during a conversation
with him whilst in a Northwest Passenger Transport Ambulance on the
way to the former RLUH (Royal Liverpool University Hospital), he told
me that he could remember (when he was a boy, living in Childwall,
Liverpool 16) that, “Where Napps Way is now, during WW2, there was
a two-man gun emplacement on the, then, open land to protect the
railway line passing over Childwall Valley Road - next to the railway
bridge - when suddenly, as they were loading a live “shell” into the gun’s
breach, the aforementioned “shell” accidentally exploded in the gun’s
breach killing both of the two soldiers, that had been manning the gun,
instantly! (Very sad, of course, but could - perhaps - two ghosts relating
to those two, very unfortunately and prematurely-killed soldiers have
haunted that place of their deaths ever since - and have any residents
of Napps Way - formerly and in its latest incarnation - seen two, WW2
(uniformed) soldiers unexpectedly appear in or near their homes?)
House Sales in Blackdown Close
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £189,995 | £176,000 | £179,999 | 6 |
| 2011 | £210,000 | £175,000 | £210,000 | 5 |
| 2012 | £246,000 | £200,000 | £223,000 | 2 |
| 2013 | £183,000 | £185,000 | £184,000 | 2 |
| 2014 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £210,000 | £213,000 | £234,500 | 4 |
| 2016 | £369,995 | £255,000 | £291,071 | 7 |
| 2017 | £360,000 | £399,995 | £350,099 | 5 |
| 2018 | £351,000 | £290,000 | £320,700 | 5 |
| 2019 | £305,000 | £266,500 | £287,375 | 4 |
| 2020 | £335,000 | £283,000 | £317,000 | 4 |
| 2021 | £435,000 | £450,000 | £361,800 | 5 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Estate Agents near Blackdown Close
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Geoffrey Matthew Estates | Unit 3, Neighbourhood Centre, Great Ashby Way, Stevenage, SG1 6NH | Visit Website |
| Green Door | 3 Maiden Street Weston Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7DG | Visit Website |
| Catalyst Homes | Aubries, Walkern, SG2 7NJ | Visit Website |
Location Details
| Blackdown Close | |
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| Latitude | 51.930482 |
| Longitude | -0.169987 |
| OS Easting (X): | 525808 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 227404 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL258274 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Hertfordshire |
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Frequently asked Questions for Blackdown Close
What Council (Local Authority) is Blackdown Close in?
Blackdown Close is located within the local authority area of North Hertfordshire Council which is a District Council.
What Parish Council is Blackdown Close in?
Blackdown Close is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is Blackdown Close in?
Blackdown Close is located within the ward of Chesfield.
What County is Blackdown Close in?
Blackdown Close is located within the ceremonial county of Hertfordshire.
What Constituency is Blackdown Close in?
Blackdown Close is located within the constituency of Hitchin and Harpenden.
What Part of the UK is Blackdown Close in?
Blackdown Close is located within the East of England region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is Blackdown Close in?
Blackdown Close is located within the Hertfordshire Council area.
What Police Force area is Blackdown Close in?
Blackdown Close is located within the Hertfordshire Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Blackdown Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Great Ashby Way | junction |
| The Chilterns | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Blackdown Close
| Sunrise | 05:15 |
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| Sunset | 20:39 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Blackdown Close
| Observed at Weather Station: | Rothamsted 8 May 2024 at 18:00 (11.79 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 18.0°C (56.3%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00169656 & E00169659 |
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| ONS Area Name | Social Renting New Arrivals & Multi-Ethnic Professionals with Families |
| LSOA Code: | E01033027 &E01033026 |
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| LSOA Name: | North Hertfordshire 005K &North Hertfordshire 005J |
| SOA Code: | 3a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004913 |
| MSOA Name: | North Hertfordshire 005 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Stevenage Chells Express |
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| Mobbsbury Way, Stevenage, SG2 0LU |
| 0345 610 2798 |
| Distance: 1.48 Miles |
| Directions from Blackdown Close to Tesco Stevenage Chells Express |
| Tesco Old Stevenage Express |
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| 50 High St, Stevenage, SG1 3EF |
| 0345 674 6462 |
| Distance: 2.07 Miles |
| Directions from Blackdown Close to Tesco Old Stevenage Express |
| Waitrose Stevenage |
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| 74a High Street, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3EH |
| 01438 354334 |
| Distance: 2.11 Miles |
| Directions from Blackdown Close to Waitrose Stevenage |
| Sainsburys Coreys Mill |
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| Hitchin Road, Stevenage, England, SG1 4AE |
| 01438 759602 |
| Distance: 2.16 Miles |
| Directions from Blackdown Close to Sainsburys Coreys Mill |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 01438 | STEVENAGE - SMSX | P115 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 26.2 | 20 | >=30 | Y | 17 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of North Hertfordshire |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Council Offices, Gernon Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire &SG6 3JF |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01462 474000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Hitchin and Harpenden |
| The Member of Parliament is Bim Afolami |
| Details for the MP Bim Afolami on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Bim Afolami on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Bim Afolami won with a majority of 6,895 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 76,323 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Chesfield Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Hertfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Walkern Primary School
Address: Walkern Primary School, High Street, Walkern, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 7NS
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact: 01438861285
Round Diamond Primary School
Address: Round Diamond Primary School, Whitehorse Lane, Great Ashby Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 6NH
Distance: 0.06 miles
Contact:
Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery
Address: Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery, Webb Rise, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 5PA
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: 01438222300
The Leys Primary and Nursery School
Address: The Leys Primary and Nursery School, Ripon Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4QZ
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: 01438314148
The Giles Infant and Nursery School
Address: The Giles Infant and Nursery School, Durham Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4JQ
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: 01438359747
Giles Junior School
Address: Giles Junior School, Durham Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4JQ
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: 01438353374
Martins Wood Primary School
Address: Martins Wood Primary School, Mildmay Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 5RT
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact:
Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School
Address: Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School, Wisden Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 5JD
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01438314189
Almond Hill Junior School
Address: Almond Hill Junior School, Almonds Lane, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3RP
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: 01438233660
Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School
Address: Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School, Letchmore Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3PS
Distance: 1.76 miles
Contact: 01438234400
Nearest Hospitals
| Lister Hospital |
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| Address: Coreys Mill Lane, Stevenage, SG1 4AB, |
| NHS Sector |
| East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01438 314333 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3 (miles) |
| Directions from to Lister Hospital |
| Cygnet Hospital Stevenage |
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| Address: Graveley Road, Stevenage, |
| Independent Sector |
| Cygnet Health Care Limited |
| Telephone: 01438 342942 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.03 (miles) |
| Directions from to Cygnet Hospital Stevenage |
| Pinehill Hospital |
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| Address: Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 9QZ, |
| Independent Sector |
| Ramsay Healthcare UK Operations Limited |
| Telephone: 01462 427218 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 6.74 (miles) |
| Directions from to Pinehill Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Blackdown Close
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 5 EXETER CLOSE, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG1 4PN
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: :
CHELLS DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 5 MOBBSBURY WAY, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0HL
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: :
INLINE ORTHODONTICS
Address: 5 LETCHMORE ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG1 3JH
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: :
OLD TOWN DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 23 HIGH STREET, STEVENAGE, SG1 3BG
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.OLDTOWNDENTALPRACTICE.COM
TOOTH CLUB OLD TOWN DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 23 HIGH STREET, STEVENAGE, SG1 3BG
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.TOOTHCLUB.CO.UK
HIGH STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 37 HIGH STREET, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG1 3AR
Distance: 2.07 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Blackdown Close
CANTERBURY WAY SURGERY
Address: 91A CANTERBURY WAY, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG1 4LQ
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: :
ST NICHOLAS HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 57 CANTERBURY WAY, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG1 4QH
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: :
ST NICHOLAS HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 57 CANTERBURY WAY, STEVENAGE, SG1 4QH
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: :
ST. NICHOLAS HEALTH CENTRE
Address: CANTERBURY WAY, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG1 4LH
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: :
MANOR HOUSE SURGERY
Address: 13 EMPERORS GATE, STEVENAGE, SG2 7QX
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: :
CHELLS SURGERY
Address: 265 CHELLS WAY, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0HN
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01438 313001
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Blackdown Close
JHOOTS PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 4, THE NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE, WHITEHORSE LANE, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG1 6NH
Distance: 0.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01438 318111
ST. NICHOLAS PHARMACY
Address: 61 CANTERBURY WAY, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG1 4LJ
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: :
OVAL PHARMACY
Address: 8 THE OVAL, PIN GREEN, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG1 5RB
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01438 353672
STEVENAGE PHARMACY
Address: 12A EMPERORS GATE, STEVENAGE, SG2 7QX
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01438 361027
COOPERS CHEMIST
Address: 12 THE GLEBE, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0DJ
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01438 354395
ARCHER PHARMACY
Address: 277 ARCHER ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG1 5HF
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01438 318191
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Blackdown Close
CHRISTOPHER'S OPTICIANS LTD (STEVENAGE)
Address: 21 THE GLEBE, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0DL
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: :
MARTIN INGRAM OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 103 HIGH STREET, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG1 3HR
Distance: 2.11 miles
Contact: :
CHEC STEVENAGE
Address: THE FORGE, 85A QUEENSWAY, STEVENAGE, SG1 1EA
Distance: 2.30 miles
Contact: :
SPECS DIRECT (STEVENAGE) - GPC OPTICIANS
Address: 22 THE FORUM, STEVENAGE, SG1 1EH
Distance: 2.31 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (STEVENAGE)
Address: 90 QUEENSWAY, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG1 1EG
Distance: 2.32 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (STEVENAGE)
Address: 46 QUEENSWAY, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG1 1EE
Distance: 2.37 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Stevenage Station is 2.54 miles away.
Address: Stevenage station, Lytton Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1XT
Stevenage is situated on the East Coast Main Line|Hertford loop line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern).
Stevenage Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Letchworth Garden City Station is 4.25 miles away.
Address: Letchworth Garden City station, Station Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3AN
Letchworth Garden City is situated on the Cambridge line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern).
Letchworth Garden City Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Directions from Blackdown Close to Letchworth Garden City Rail Station