The Drive is a Street in the Hertfordshire town of Harpenden with the postcode of AL5 2EL and measures approximately 82 metres long.
The average house in The Drive sells for £1,462,250.00
There are 306 other streets named The Drive in Great Britain.
The Drive is within the area of St. Albans District (B) Council who provide services such as refuse collection and are responsible for the collection of council tax and the local parish council is Harpenden.
The Drive has been given the Unique Street Reference Number of 37317227 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The average elevation of The Drive is roughly 117.10 metres above sea level. with the highest point being 117.90 and the lowest point being 116.50. A change of 1.40 metres.
| Year | Sales | Average House Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | £1,600,000. |
| 2017 | 1 | £1,324,500. |
The Drive is located within the county of Hertfordshire which is in the East of England region of the UK. 24.28 miles North West from the centre of London, 4.46 miles North from the centre of St Albans, 5.03 miles South East from the centre of Luton and 19.34 miles East from the centre of Aylesbury.
| Crime: |  | Street Crime within the red circle around The Drive (December 2020 to February 2021) |
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| Postcodes: |  | Postcodes for The Drive |
| Walking Distances | Blue Circle = 5 Minutes Walk (400 metres) Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) |
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| Sunrise | 05:03 |
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| Sunset | 20:50 |
| Observed at Weather Station: | Rothamsted 16 May 2021 at 23:00 (0.53 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 10.0°C (95.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | (0 mph) |
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|
| 1: Name:Premier Inn Luton South M1 J9 Address:London Road Telephone: Learn More |
2.66 |
| 2: Name:Premier Inn St Albans City Centre Address:1 Adelaide Street Telephone: Learn More |
4.27 |
| 3: Name:Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport Address:2 Percival Way, Luton Airport Telephone: Learn More |
4.39 |
| 4: Name:Premier Inn Luton Airport Address:Osborne Road Telephone: Learn More |
4.49 |
| 5: Name:Premier Inn Luton Town Centre Address:Regent Street Telephone: Learn More |
4.99 |
| Mortgage Calculator for the Lowest Priced Property on The Drive | |
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| Total Price of Property | £1,324,500 |
| Minimum Deposit | £66,225.00 |
| Length of Mortgage | 25 Years |
| Monthly Repayment (Interest Only Mortgage) | £3,863.13 |
| Monthly Repayment (Repayment Mortgage) | £6,630.76 |
| Mortgage Calculator for the Highest Priced Property on The Drive | |
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| Total Price of Property | £1,600,000 |
| Minimum Deposit | £80,000.00 |
| Length of Mortgage | 25 Years |
| Monthly Repayment (Interest Only Mortgage) | £4,666.67 |
| Monthly Repayment (Repayment Mortgage) | £8,009.98 |
| Mortgage Calculator for the Average Priced Property on The Drive | |
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| Total Price of Property | £1,462,250 |
| Minimum Deposit | £73,112.50 |
| Length of Mortgage | 25 Years |
| Monthly Repayment (Interest Only Mortgage) | £4,264.90 |
| Monthly Repayment (Repayment Mortgage) | £7,320.37 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Hertfordshire |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
| Average Height | Min Height | Max Height | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 117.10 | 116.50 | 117.90 | 1.40 |
The Drive is located within the local authority area of St Albans City and District Council Council which is a .
The Drive is located within the area of Harpenden Parish Council.
The Drive is located within the ward of Harpenden West.
The Drive is located within the ceremonial county of Hertfordshire.
The Drive is located within the constituency of Hitchin and Harpenden.
The Drive is located within the East of England region of the United Kingdom.
The Drive is located within the Hertfordshire Council area.
The Drive is located within the Hertfordshire Police area.
| 2 The Drive, Harpenden, Harpenden, AL5 2EL, | 4 The Drive, Harpenden, Harpenden, AL5 2EL, |
| 3 The Drive, Harpenden, AL5 2EL, |
| The Drive | |
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| |
| Latitude | 51.814423 |
| Longitude | -0.359772 |
| OS Easting (X): | 513053 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 214187 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL131142 |
Ordnance Survey Landranger Map Series for The Drive | |
| ONS Area Code | E00120354 |
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| ONS Area Name | Delayed Retirement |
| Average Age | 43.10 |
| Area Population | 1779.00 |
| Male Population | 853.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 926.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 17 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01023701 |
|---|---|
| LSOA Name: | St Albans 003C |
| SOA Code: | 3c |
| SOA Name: | Highly qualified professionals |
| MSOA Code: | E02004926 |
| MSOA Name: | St Albans 003 |
| Waitrose Harpenden |
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| 3 Leyton Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2TJ |
| 01582 765161 |
| Distance: 0.14 Miles |
| Directions from The Drive to Waitrose Harpenden |
| Sainsburys Harpenden |
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| 31 High Street, Harpenden, England, AL5 2RU |
| 01582 763558 |
| Distance: 0.2 Miles |
| Directions from The Drive to Sainsburys Harpenden |
| Tesco Harpenden Luton Rd Express |
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| 95-101 Luton Rd, Harpenden, AL5 3BB |
| 0345 610 6309 |
| Distance: 0.69 Miles |
| Directions from The Drive to Tesco Harpenden Luton Rd Express |
| Tesco Harpenden Esso Express |
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| Lower Luton Rd, Batford, Harpenden, AL5 5AL |
| 0345 677 9331 |
| Distance: 1.07 Miles |
| Directions from The Drive to Tesco Harpenden Esso Express |
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01727 - St Albans |
| Area Code: 01582 - Luton |
| Area Code: 01442 - Hemel Hempstead |
| Area Code: 01707 - Welwyn Garden City |
| Address | 3 The Drive, Hertfordshire, AL5 2EL. |
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| Sale Date | Fri 20 Sep 2019 |
| Sale Price | £1,600,000 |
| Type of Property | Detached |
| Age of Property | Established |
| Type of Tenure: | Freehold |
| Address | 3 The Drive, Hertfordshire, AL5 2EL. |
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| Sale Date | Wed 16 Aug 2017 |
| Sale Price | £1,324,500 |
| Type of Property | Detached |
| Age of Property | Established |
| Type of Tenure: | Freehold |
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of St Albans City and District Council |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Civic Centre, St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3JE |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01727 866 100 |
| 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: Harpenden West Ward |
| Parish: Harpenden Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Hertfordshire |
| Amenbury Lane Car Park |
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| Amenbury Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire |
| Harpenden |
| AL5 2HU |
| Distance: 0.08 km (click for directions) |
| Telephone: 08450507080 |
| Operated by: National Car Parks Ltd |
| Waitrose Car Park |
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| Leyton Green, Harpenden, Hertfordshire |
| Harpenden |
| AL5 4EQ |
| Distance: 0.14 km (click for directions) |
| Open Mon-Wed 0800 to 1830. Thurs-Fri 0800 to 2030. Sat 0800 to 1800. Up to 1.5 hours free parking if you spend over £5 in Waitrose. |
| Telephone: 01727869593 |
| Operated by: St Albans District Council |
| Bowers Way West Car Park |
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| Bowers Way West, Harpenden, Hertfordshire |
| Harpenden |
| AL5 4EW |
| Distance: 0.24 km (click for directions) |
| Telephone: 08450507080 |
| Operated by: National Car Parks Ltd |
| Bowers Way East Car Park |
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| Bowers Way East, Harpenden, Hertfordshire |
| Harpenden |
| AL5 4EQ |
| Distance: 0.29 km (click for directions) |
| Telephone: 08450507080 |
| Operated by: National Car Parks Ltd |
| St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School |
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| Distance: 0.19 Miles |
| Phase: Primary |
| Ofsted Score: 2 Good ( Inspected 04/12/2012) |
| Copy of Report: View Ofsted Report |
| Number of Pupils: 142 |
| Address: St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School, Church Green, AL5 2TP |
| Head: Ms Rizelle Crouch (Headteacher) |
| Website: Visit School Website |
| Directions from The Drive to St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School |
| Harpenden Academy |
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| Distance: 0.29 Miles |
| Phase: Primary |
| Ofsted Score: 2 Good ( Inspected 08/07/2019) |
| Copy of Report: View Ofsted Report |
| Number of Pupils: 205 |
| Address: Harpenden Academy, Vaughan Road, AL5 4EN |
| Head: Mrs Lisa Davies () |
| Website: Visit School Website |
| Directions from The Drive to Harpenden Academy |
| St Hilda's School |
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| Distance: 0.41 Miles |
| Ofsted Score: 2 Good ( Inspected ) |
| Number of Pupils: 135 |
| Address: St Hilda's School, 28 Douglas Road, AL5 2ES |
| Head: Mr Daniel Sayers (Headteacher) |
| Directions from The Drive to St Hilda's School |
| St Dominic Catholic Primary School |
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| Distance: 0.42 Miles |
| Phase: Primary |
| Ofsted Score: 1 Outstanding ( Inspected 26/03/2009) |
| Copy of Report: View Ofsted Report |
| Number of Pupils: 265 |
| Address: St Dominic Catholic Primary School, St Dominic Catholic Primary School, Southdown Road, AL5 1PF |
| Head: Miss Clare O'Sullivan (Headteacher) |
| Website: Visit School Website |
| Directions from The Drive to St Dominic Catholic Primary School |
| Harpenden Memorial Hospital |
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| Address: Carlton Road, Harpenden, AL5 4TA, |
| Independent Sector |
| Luton and Dunstable University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 0.43 (miles) |
| Directions from The Drive to Harpenden Memorial Hospital |
| Spire Harpenden Hospital |
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| Address: Spire Harpenden Hospital, Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, |
| Independent Sector |
| Spire Healthcare |
| Telephone: 01582 763191 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 0.95 (miles) |
| Directions from The Drive to Spire Harpenden Hospital |
| St Albans City Hospital |
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| Address: Waverley Road, St. Albans, AL3 5PN, |
| NHS Sector |
| West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01727 866122 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.82 (miles) |
| Directions from The Drive to St Albans City Hospital |
| Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital |
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| Address: School Lane, Welwyn, AL6 9PW, |
| Independent Sector |
| Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01438 841800 |
| Distance: 5.92 (miles) |
| Directions from The Drive to Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital |
| Distance (miles) | Name | Address | Telephone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.14 | Harpenden Smiles Dental Studio | 1c Leyton Road AL5 2TJ | |
| 0.20 | Dental Surgeon | Rose Cottage, 33a High Street AL5 2RU | |
| 0.24 | Vaughan Dental Practice | 10 Vaughan Road AL5 4ED | tel:01582 461000 |
| 0.25 | Harpenden Orthodontics Llp | Harpenden Orthodontic Practice, 60-62 High Street AL5 2SP | |
| 0.25 | Davenport House Dental Practice | Davenport House, Bowers Way AL5 4HX |
| Distance (miles) | Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.10 | Village Surgery | Amenbury Lane | AL5 2BT | tel:01582 712021 |
| 0.25 | Davenport House Surgery | Davenport House, Bowers Way | AL5 4HX | tel:01582 767821 |
| 0.45 | Elms Medical Practice | 5 Stewart Road | AL5 4QA | tel:01582 767444 |
| 1.91 | Redbourn Hc Medical Practice | Health Centre, 1 Hawkes Drive, Redbourn | AL3 7BL | |
| 3.02 | Village Surgery | Marford Road | AL4 8BT | tel:01582 832258 |
| Distance (miles) | Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.17 | Manor Pharmacy | 3 Leyton Green | AL5 2TE | tel:01582 760624 |
| 0.20 | Boots | 23-25 High Street | AL5 2RU | |
| 0.20 | Springfield Pharmacy | 19 High Street | AL5 2RU | tel:01582 712104 |
| 0.27 | Topkins Pharmacy | 6 Station Road | AL5 4SE | tel:01582 712708 |
| 0.87 | Manor Pharmacy | 136 Southdown Road | AL5 1PU | tel:01582 712783 |
| Distance (miles) | Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.12 | Harold Smith Vision Ltd | 12 Leyton Green | AL5 2TG | |
| 0.14 | Harpenden Eye Centre | 1a Leyton Road | AL5 2TJ | |
| 0.23 | Skye Optometrists | 1 Bowers Parade, High Street | AL5 2SH | |
| 0.26 | Allders Opticians (harpenden) | 17a Station Road | AL5 4SQ | |
| 0.27 | 20/20 Eyecare | 20 Station Road | AL5 4SE |
| Redbourn Library |
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| Lamb Lane, Redbourn, AL37BP |
| Telephone: 0300123 4049 |
| Distance: 1.89 Miles |
| Visit Website |
| Directions from The Drive to Redbourn Library |
| Wheathampstead Library |
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| Memorial Hall, Marford Road, Wheathamstead, AL48AY |
| Telephone: 0300123 4049 |
| Distance: 2.99 Miles |
| Visit Website |
| Directions from The Drive to Wheathampstead Library |
| Marshalswick Library |
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| The Ridgeway, St Albans, AL49TU |
| Telephone: 0300123 4049 |
| Distance: 4.2 Miles |
| Visit Website |
| Directions from The Drive to Marshalswick Library |
| St Albans Library |
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| The Maltings, St Albans, AL13JQ |
| Telephone: |
| Distance: 4.48 Miles |
| Visit Website |
| Directions from The Drive to St Albans Library |
Harpenden Station is 0.33 miles away.
Address: Harpenden station, Station Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4SP
Harpenden is situated on the East Midland Main Line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink).
Harpenden Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Directions from The Drive to Harpenden Rail Station
| Destination | Average Time (Median) |
|---|---|
| Abbey Wood | 01:20:00 |
| Balcombe | 01:27:00 |
| Bedford | 00:34:00 |
| Brighton | 01:54:00 |
| Burgess Hill | 01:40:00 |
| Charlton | 01:09:00 |
| Chatham | 02:06:00 |
| City Thameslink | 00:35:00 |
| Cricklewood | 00:28:00 |
| Dartford | 01:32:00 |
| Deptford | 00:59:00 |
| Earlswood (Surrey) | 01:21:00 |
| East Croydon | 01:01:00 |
| Elephant & Castle | 00:53:30 |
| Elstree & Borehamwood | 00:16:00 |
| Farringdon | 00:37:00 |
| Flitwick | 00:22:00 |
| Gatwick Airport | 01:30:00 |
| Gillingham (Kent) | 02:11:00 |
| Gravesend | 01:47:00 |
| Greenhithe for Bluewater | 01:38:00 |
| Greenwich | 01:01:00 |
| Harlington (Bedfordshire) | 00:18:00 |
| Hassocks | 01:43:30 |
| Haywards Heath | 01:34:00 |
| Hendon | 00:23:00 |
| Higham | 01:53:00 |
| Horley | 01:30:30 |
| Kentish Town | 00:36:00 |
| Leagrave | 00:14:00 |
| London Blackfriars | 00:42:00 |
| London Bridge | 00:45:00 |
| London St Pancras International | 00:33:00 |
| Luton | 00:10:00 |
| Luton Airport Parkway | 00:05:00 |
| Maze Hill | 01:04:00 |
| Mill Hill Broadway | 00:20:00 |
| Northfleet | 01:43:00 |
| Norwood Junction | 00:54:00 |
| Plumstead | 01:17:00 |
| Preston Park | 01:49:00 |
| Purley | 01:09:00 |
| Radlett | 00:12:00 |
| Redhill | 01:20:00 |
| Rochester | 02:02:00 |
| Salfords (Surrey) | 01:25:00 |
| Slade Green | 01:26:00 |
| St Albans City | 00:06:00 |
| Stone Crossing | 01:36:00 |
| Strood (Kent) | 01:59:00 |
| Swanscombe | 01:41:00 |
| Three Bridges | 01:35:00 |
| West Hampstead Thameslink | 00:23:00 |
| Westcombe Park | 01:06:00 |
| Wivelsfield | 01:37:00 |
| Woolwich Arsenal | 01:14:00 |
Luton Airport Parkway Station is 4.33 miles away.
Address: Luton Airport Parkway station, Parkway Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3JW
Luton Airport Parkway is situated on the East Midland Main Line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink).
Luton Airport Parkway Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Directions from The Drive to Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station
| Destination | Average Time (Median) |
|---|---|
| Bedford | 00:24:00 |
| Brighton | 01:59:00 |
| Burgess Hill | 01:45:00 |
| City Thameslink | 00:41:00 |
| Cricklewood | 00:33:00 |
| Earlswood (Surrey) | 01:27:00 |
| East Croydon | 01:06:00 |
| Elstree & Borehamwood | 00:21:00 |
| Farringdon | 00:42:00 |
| Flitwick | 00:17:00 |
| Gatwick Airport | 01:36:00 |
| Harlington (Bedfordshire) | 00:13:00 |
| Harpenden | 00:05:00 |
| Hassocks | 01:49:00 |
| Haywards Heath | 01:39:00 |
| Horley | 01:36:00 |
| Leagrave | 00:08:00 |
| London Blackfriars | 00:47:00 |
| London Bridge | 00:50:00 |
| London St Pancras International | 00:37:00 |
| Luton | 00:04:00 |
| Mill Hill Broadway | 00:25:00 |
| Norwood Junction | 01:01:00 |
| Preston Park | 01:54:00 |
| Purley | 01:14:00 |
| Radlett | 00:17:00 |
| Redhill | 01:25:00 |
| Salfords (Surrey) | 01:31:00 |
| St Albans City | 00:12:00 |
| Three Bridges | 01:40:00 |
| West Hampstead Thameslink | 00:28:00 |
| Wivelsfield | 01:43:00 |
St Albans City Station is 4.63 miles away.
Address: St Albans station, Station Way, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5HE
St Albans City is situated on the East Midland Main Line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink).
St Albans City Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Directions from The Drive to St Albans City Rail Station
| Destination | Average Time (Median) |
|---|---|
| Bedford | 00:40:00 |
| Brighton | 01:48:00 |
| Burgess Hill | 01:34:00 |
| Carshalton | 01:21:00 |
| City Thameslink | 00:30:00 |
| Cricklewood | 00:21:00 |
| Earlswood (Surrey) | 01:15:00 |
| East Croydon | 00:55:00 |
| Elephant & Castle | 00:48:00 |
| Elstree & Borehamwood | 00:09:00 |
| Farringdon | 00:31:00 |
| Flitwick | 00:28:00 |
| Gatwick Airport | 01:23:00 |
| Hackbridge | 01:18:00 |
| Harlington (Bedfordshire) | 00:24:00 |
| Harpenden | 00:06:00 |
| Hassocks | 01:38:00 |
| Haydons Road | 01:15:00 |
| Haywards Heath | 01:28:00 |
| Hendon | 00:16:00 |
| Herne Hill | 00:58:00 |
| Horley | 01:24:00 |
| Kentish Town | 00:29:00 |
| Leagrave | 00:20:00 |
| London Blackfriars | 00:36:00 |
| London Bridge | 00:39:00 |
| London St Pancras International | 00:26:30 |
| Loughborough Junction | 00:53:00 |
| Luton | 00:16:00 |
| Luton Airport Parkway | 00:12:00 |
| Mill Hill Broadway | 00:13:00 |
| Mitcham Eastfields | 01:12:00 |
| Mitcham Junction | 01:15:00 |
| Morden South | 01:26:00 |
| Preston Park | 01:43:00 |
| Purley | 01:03:00 |
| Radlett | 00:05:00 |
| Redhill | 01:13:00 |
| Salfords (Surrey) | 01:18:30 |
| South Merton | 01:23:00 |
| St Helier (London) | 01:28:00 |
| Streatham (Greater London) | 01:07:00 |
| Sutton (London) | 01:35:00 |
| Sutton Common | 01:30:00 |
| Three Bridges | 01:28:00 |
| Tooting | 01:12:00 |
| Tulse Hill | 01:03:00 |
| West Hampstead Thameslink | 00:17:00 |
| West Sutton | 01:33:00 |
| Wimbledon | 01:18:00 |
| Wimbledon Chase | 01:21:00 |
| Wivelsfield | 01:32:00 |
St Albans Abbey Station is 4.87 miles away.
Address: St Albans Abbey station, Holywell Hill, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2DN
St Albans Abbey is situated on the Abbey Line and is managed by Grand Central North West.
St Albans Abbey Station is an unstaffed station.
Directions from The Drive to St Albans Abbey Rail Station
| Destination | Average Time (Median) |
|---|---|
| Bricket Wood | 00:08:00 |
| Garston (Hertfordshire) | 00:11:00 |
| How Wood (Hertfordshire) | 00:05:00 |
| Park Street | 00:03:00 |
| Watford Junction | 00:15:30 |
| Watford North | 00:13:00 |
Kew Pier is 22.88 miles away
Savoy Pier is 23.49 miles away
Embankment Pier is 23.55 miles away
Blackfriars Pier is 23.63 miles away
Junction: M1 J9/A5(T)/A5183 - 2.48 Miles Away
Junction: M1 J10/M1 - 3.85 Miles Away
Junction: M1 J10A/A1081 - 3.91 Miles Away
Junction: M1 J8/A414(T)/A414 - 4.67 Miles Away
| Attraction Name: Redbourn Village Museum |
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| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Distance: 2.15 (miles) |
| Directions from The Drive to Redbourn Village Museum |
| Attraction Name: Shaw's Corner |
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| Historic Properties |
| Distance: 4.14 (miles) |
| Directions from The Drive to Shaw's Corner |
| Attraction Name: Welwyn Roman Baths |
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| Historic Properties |
| Distance: 6.46 (miles) |
| Directions from The Drive to Welwyn Roman Baths |
| Attraction Name: Mill Green Museum and Mill |
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| Historic Properties |
| Distance: 7.25 (miles) |
| Directions from The Drive to Mill Green Museum and Mill |
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