The Drive is a Street in the town of Harpenden which measures approximately 82 metres long.
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 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.
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Frost's Estate Agents | 6a Leyton Road, Harpenden, AL5 2TL | |
| Whittaker & Co | 1 Leyton Green, Harpenden, Herts, AL5 2TE | Visit Website |
| Bradford & Howley | 42 High Street, Harpenden, AL5 2SX | Visit Website |
| Street Crime (Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location) | For MSOA E02004926 (Statistical Neighbourhood) Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. Green = Very Low Yellow = Low Orange = High Red = Very High | |
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| Postcodes: |  | Postcodes for The Drive |
| Walking Distances | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) |
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| Street | Junction Type |
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| Amenbury Lane | junction |
| Sunrise | 05:45 |
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| Sunset | 20:25 |
| Observed at Weather Station: | High Wycombe 15 August 2022 at 06:00 (21.08 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Sunny day |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 17.9°C (69.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SSW (6 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 |
| The Drive | |
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| Latitude | 51.814422 |
| Longitude | -0.359772 |
| OS Easting (X): | 513053 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 214187 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL131142 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Hertfordshire |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
The Drive is located within the local authority area of St Albans Council which is a District Council.
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.
| ONS Area Code | E00120349 & E00120354 |
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| ONS Area Name | Ageing in Suburbia & Delayed Retirement |
| Average Age | 43.49 & 43.10 |
| Area Population | 1356.00 & 1779.00 |
| Male Population | 641.00 & 853.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 715.00 & 926.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | # & 17 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01023700 &E01023701 |
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| LSOA Name: | St Albans 003B &St Albans 003C |
| SOA Code: | 8a &3c |
| SOA Name: | Affluent communities &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 |
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of St Albans |
| 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 |
| St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School |
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| Distance: 0.3 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: 0.46 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: 0.66 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 |
| Harpenden Memorial Hospital |
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| Address: Carlton Road, Harpenden, AL5 4TA, |
| Independent Sector |
| Luton and Dunstable University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 0.7 (miles) |
| Directions from 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: 1.52 (miles) |
| Directions from 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: 6.14 (miles) |
| Directions from to St Albans City 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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
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
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