Map of The Downs
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About The Downs
The Downs is a street located in the town of Hatfield. The street has a length of approximately 410 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.
The Downs is located within the Welwyn Hatfield District (B) 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.
The Downs has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 43017220 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The Downs is located within the county of Hertfordshire, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 18.02 miles North from central London., 4.57 miles East from St Albans, 11.89 miles South East from Luton and 25.27 miles East from Aylesbury.
The Downs is within the Post Town of HATFIELD.
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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?)
Mauritius Road
15th April 2024
Why is Mauritius Road so called, since when and by whom? Does Greenwich have any particular links with Mauritius? Very interested to know. 🤞🏼
Can You Help?House Sales in The Downs
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £206,000 | £178,000 | £190,988 | 4 |
| 2011 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 | 1 |
| 2013 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £286,000 | £305,000 | £295,500 | 2 |
| 2017 | £307,000 | £307,000 | £307,000 | 2 |
| 2018 | £231,000 | £220,000 | £225,500 | 2 |
| 2021 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 | 1 |
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 The Downs
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Mather Marshall | 27 Market Place, Hatfield, AL10 0LJ | Visit Website |
| Raine & Co | 11 Market Place, Hatfield, AL10 0LJ | Visit Website |
| Wrights of Hatfield | 9 Market Place, Hatfield, AL10 0LJ |
Hotels near The Downs
Budget Hotels near The Downs
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|
| 1: Name:Travelodge Hatfield Central Address:Hatfield Business Park, Comet Way, Hatfield, AL10 0XR Telephone:0871 984 6316 Visit Site |
1.06 |
| 2: Name:Premier Inn Hatfield Address:Comet Way, Lemsford Road Telephone: Visit Site |
1.36 |
| 3: Name:Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22 Address:Colney Field Retail Park Telephone: Visit Site |
3.04 |
| 4: Name:Premier Inn Welwyn Garden City Address:Stanborough Road Telephone: Visit Site |
3.17 |
| 5: Name:Travelodge Welwyn Garden City Address:Gate House, Fretherne Rd, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6RD Telephone:0871 984 6536 Visit Site |
3.76 |
Location Details
| The Downs | |
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| Latitude | 51.748953 |
| Longitude | -0.231732 |
| OS Easting (X): | 522054 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 207113 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL221071 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for The Downs
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Frequently asked Questions for The Downs
What Council (Local Authority) is The Downs in?
The Downs is located within the local authority area of Welwyn Hatfield Council which is a District Council.
What Parish Council is The Downs in?
The Downs is located within the area of Hatfield Parish Council.
What Electoral Ward is The Downs in?
The Downs is located within the ward of Hatfield South West &Welham Green and Hatfield South.
What County is The Downs in?
The Downs is located within the ceremonial county of Hertfordshire.
What Constituency is The Downs in?
The Downs is located within the constituency of Welwyn Hatfield.
What Part of the UK is The Downs in?
The Downs is located within the East of England region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is The Downs in?
The Downs is located within the Hertfordshire Council area.
What Police Force area is The Downs in?
The Downs is located within the Hertfordshire Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with The Downs
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Bishops Rise | junction |
| Downs Lane | junction |
| Mcdonald Court | junction |
| Cotswolds | junction |
| Cheviots | junction |
| Chilterns | junction |
| Northdown Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for The Downs
| Sunrise | 05:59 |
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| Sunset | 20:01 |
Latest Weather Conditions for The Downs
| Observed at Weather Station: | Rothamsted 16 April 2024 at 05:00 (6.79 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 6.3°C (88.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00121545 & E00121546 |
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| ONS Area Name | Asian Terraces and Flats & Social Renting New Arrivals |
| Average Age | 34.59 |
| Area Population | 1334.00 |
| Male Population | 713.00 (53%) |
| Female Population | 621.00 (47%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 19 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01023937 |
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| LSOA Name: | Welwyn Hatfield 013E |
| SOA Code: | 7a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004992 |
| MSOA Name: | Welwyn Hatfield 013 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Hatfield |
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| 98 Town Centre, Hatfield, AL10 0JP |
| 01707 630800 |
| Distance: 0.98 Miles |
| Directions from The Downs to Asda Hatfield |
| Iceland Hatfield |
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| 74/78 Town Centre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0JW |
| 01707265543 |
| Distance: 1.03 Miles |
| Directions from The Downs to Iceland Hatfield |
| Tesco Hatfield Extra |
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| Mount Pleasant, Oldings Corner, Hatfield, AL9 5JY |
| 0345 677 9344 |
| Distance: 1.95 Miles |
| Directions from The Downs to Tesco Hatfield Extra |
| Tesco St Albans Jersey Farm Express |
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| St Bredlades Place, Jersey Farm Estate, St Albans, AL4 9RG |
| 0345 026 9165 |
| Distance: 3.19 Miles |
| Directions from The Downs to Tesco St Albans Jersey Farm Express |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01707 | HATFIELD - LNHAT | P21 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 23.2 | 13.2 | >=30 | Y | 5 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Welwyn Hatfield |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Council Offices, The Campus, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire &AL8 6AE |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01707 357 000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Welwyn Hatfield |
| The Member of Parliament is Grant Shapps |
| Details for the MP Grant Shapps on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Grant Shapps on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Grant Shapps won with a majority of 10,955 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 74,892 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Hatfield South West &Welham Green and Hatfield South Ward |
| Parish: Hatfield Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Hertfordshire |
Nearest Schools
Primary Schools
De Havilland Primary School
Address: Travellers Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8TQ
Headteacher: Mrs Philippa Bremner
Ofsted Rating: Serious Weaknesses (as of 2019-07-10)
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact:
De Havilland Primary School
Address: Travellers Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8TQ
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah King
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-09-20)
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: 01707273542
Hatfield Community Free School
Address: Briars Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8ES
Headteacher: Mrs Victoria Hobson
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2014-05-21)
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 01707276018
Secondary Schools
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School
Address: Woods Avenue, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8NL
Headteacher: Headteacher Alf Wood
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2022-12-07)
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 01707275331
Onslow St Audrey's School
Address: Old Rectory Drive, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8AB
Headteacher: Mrs Julie Jones
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-12-14)
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01707264228
Onslow St Audrey's School
Address: Old Rectory Drive, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8AB
Headteacher: Mr David Bullock
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2019-05-22)
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact:
Higher Schools
Oaklands College
Address: Oaklands Campus, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0JA
Headteacher: Mr Andrew Slade
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-09-22)
Distance: 3.92 miles
Contact: 01727737000
Barnet and Southgate College
Address: Wood Street, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 4AZ
Headteacher: Mr Darren Mepham
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-03-11)
Distance: 6.99 miles
Contact: 02082008300
Woodhouse College
Address: Woodhouse Road, London, , N12 9EY
Headteacher: Mr John Rubinstein
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2007-01-24)
Distance: 10.45 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| One Hatfield Hospital |
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| Address: One Hatfield Hospital, 3 Hatfield Avenue, Hatfield, AL10 9UA, |
| NHS Sector |
| One Healthcare |
| Telephone: 01707 443333 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 2.44 (miles) |
| Directions from to One Hatfield Hospital |
| New QEII Hospital |
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| Address: Howlands, Howlands, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4HQ, |
| NHS Sector |
| East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01438 314333 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 4.83 (miles) |
| Directions from to New QEII Hospital |
| Kingsley Green |
|---|
| Address: Harper Lane, Shenley, Radlett, WD7 9HQ, |
| Independent Sector |
| Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01923 633000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 7.06 (miles) |
| Directions from to Kingsley Green |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near The Downs
HILLTOP WAY (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 12 HILLTOP WAY, HATFIELD, AL10 8FH
Distance: 0.11 miles
Contact: :
HATFIELD DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 28-30 MARKET PLACE, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL10 0LN
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: :
QUEENSWAY HEALTH CENTRE
Address: QUEENSWAY, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL10 0LF
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 168 DIXONS HILL ROAD, WELHAM GREEN, NORTH MYMMS, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL9 7DL
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 7 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL10 0PL
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: :
DISTINCTLY DENTAL
Address: 5 MANOR PARADE, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL10 9JS
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near The Downs
NORTHDOWN ROAD SURGERY
Address: 2 NORTHDOWN ROAD, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL10 8JZ
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 263608
UNI OF HERTS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: COLLEGE LANE, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL10 9AB
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 284444
BURVILL HOUSE SURGERY
Address: 52-54 DELLFIELD ROAD, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL10 8HP
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 269091
LISTER HOUSE SURGERY
Address: THE COMMON, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL10 0NL
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 283450
WRAFTON HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 9-11 WELLFIELD ROAD, HATFIELD, AL10 0BS
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: :
WRAFTON HOUSE SURGERY
Address: 9-11 WELLFIELD ROAD, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL10 0BS
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 265454
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near The Downs
JHOOTS PHARMACY
Address: 16 HIGH VIEW, HATFIELD, AL10 8HZ
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 262748
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: 98 TOWN CENTRE, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL10 0JW
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS
Address: 47 TOWN CENTRE, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL10 0JT
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 264722
JADE PHARMACY (HATFIELD)
Address: 31 TOWN CENTRE, HATFIELD, AL10 0JT
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 262242
ROBIN HOOD LANE - JADE PHARMACY
Address: 1 ROBIN HOOD LANE, HATFIELD, AL10 0LP
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 262701
KEAN PHARMACY
Address: 57-59 DELLSOME LANE, WELHAM GREEN, NORTH MYMMS, HATFIELD, AL9 7DY
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 262644
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near The Downs
VIVID INTERNATIONAL
Address: UNIT 93, THE GALLERIA, COMET WAY, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL10 0XR
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HATFIELD)
Address: 70 TOWN CENTRE, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL10 0JW
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (HATFIELD)
Address: 80 TOWN CENTRE, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL10 0JW
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS AT TESCO (HATFIELD)
Address: MOUNT PLEASANT, OLDINGS CORNER, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL9 5JY
Distance: 1.95 miles
Contact: :
DAVID THOMSON OPTOMETRIST
Address: 74 PINE GROVE, BROOKMANS PARK, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL9 7BW
Distance: 2.60 miles
Contact: :
M&S OPTICIANS - LONDON COLNEY
Address: COLNEY FIELDS SHOPPING PARK, LONDON COLNEY, ST. ALBANS, AL2 1AB
Distance: 3.12 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Hatfield (Herts) Station is 1.24 miles away.
Address: Hatfield station, 79 Great North Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5AB
Hatfield (Herts) is situated on the East Coast Main Line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern).
Hatfield (Herts) Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Welham Green Station is 1.25 miles away.
Address: Welham Green station, Travellers Green, Welham Green, Hertfordshire, AL9 7HF
Welham Green is situated on the East Coast Main Line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern).
Welham Green Station is staffed on a part time basis.