Douglas Close is a Street in the Hertfordshire town of Welwyn Garden City with the postcode of AL6 0DT and measures approximately 72 metres long.
There are 35 other streets named Douglas Close in Great Britain.
Douglas Close is within the area of Welwyn Hatfield 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 Welwyn.
Douglas Close has been given the Unique Street Reference Number of 43070115 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The average elevation of Douglas Close is roughly 71.20 metres above sea level. with the highest point being 72.80 and the lowest point being 69.60. A change of 3.20 metres.
Douglas Close is located within the county of Hertfordshire which is in the East of England region of the UK. 22.52 miles North from the centre of London, 7.78 miles North East from the centre of St Albans, 10.12 miles East from the centre of Luton and 24.7 miles South East from the centre of Bedford.
| Crime: |  | Street Crime within the red circle around Douglas Close (December 2020 to February 2021) |
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| Postcodes: |  | Postcodes for Douglas Close |
| Walking Distances | Blue Circle = 5 Minutes Walk (400 metres) Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) |
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| Sunrise | 05:01 |
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| Sunset | 20:51 |
| Observed at Weather Station: | Rothamsted 18 May 2021 at 14:00 (7.09 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 14.6°C (62.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | (0 mph) |
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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| 1: Name:Travelodge Welwyn Garden City Address:Gate House, Fretherne Rd, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6RD Telephone:0871 984 6536 Learn More |
1.46 |
| 2: Name:Premier Inn Welwyn Garden City Address:Stanborough Road Telephone: Learn More |
2.05 |
| 3: Name:Premier Inn Hatfield Address:Comet Way, Lemsford Road Telephone: Learn More |
3.96 |
| 4: Name:Travelodge Hatfield Central Address:Hatfield Business Park, Comet Way, Hatfield, AL10 0XR Telephone:0871 984 6316 Learn More |
4.41 |
| 5: Name:Premier Inn Stevenage Central Address:Six Hills Way Telephone: Learn More |
5.22 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Hertfordshire |
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| Average Height | Min Height | Max Height | Difference |
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| 71.20 | 69.60 | 72.80 | 3.20 |
Douglas Close is located within the local authority area of Welwyn Hatfield Council Council which is a .
Douglas Close is located within the area of Welwyn Parish Council.
Douglas Close is located within the ward of Welwyn East.
Douglas Close is located within the ceremonial county of Hertfordshire.
Douglas Close is located within the constituency of Welwyn Hatfield.
Douglas Close is located within the East of England region of the United Kingdom.
Douglas Close is located within the Hertfordshire Council area.
Douglas Close is located within the Hertfordshire Police area.
| 1 Douglas Close, Welwyn, Digswell, AL6 0DT, | 2 Douglas Close, Welwyn, Digswell, AL6 0DT, |
| Douglas Close | |
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| Latitude | 51.821153 |
| Longitude | -0.195808 |
| OS Easting (X): | 524334 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 215202 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL243152 |
Ordnance Survey Landranger Map Series for Douglas Close | |
| ONS Area Code | E00121709 |
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| ONS Area Name | Indian Tech Achievers |
| Average Age | 44.44 |
| Area Population | 1629.00 |
| Male Population | 798.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 831.00 (51%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01023971 |
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| LSOA Name: | Welwyn Hatfield 001D |
| SOA Code: | 8a |
| SOA Name: | Affluent communities |
| MSOA Code: | E02004980 |
| MSOA Name: | Welwyn Hatfield 001 |
| Tesco Shire Park Express |
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| Tesco Store Ltd, Heart., ShirePark, Falcon Way, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1TW |
| 0345 610 6775 |
| Distance: 0.9 Miles |
| Directions from Douglas Close to Tesco Shire Park Express |
| Tesco Welwyn Express |
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| 14 High St, Welwyn, AL6 9EQ |
| 0345 675 7012 |
| Distance: 1.05 Miles |
| Directions from Douglas Close to Tesco Welwyn Express |
| Waitrose Welwyn Garden City |
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| Bridge Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6AB |
| 01707 373400 |
| Distance: 1.26 Miles |
| Directions from Douglas Close to Waitrose Welwyn Garden City |
| Sainsburys Welwyn Garden City |
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| 44 Church Road, Welwyn Garden City, England, AL8 6SA |
| 01707 429200 |
| Distance: 1.49 Miles |
| Directions from Douglas Close to Sainsburys Welwyn Garden City |
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 01438 | WELWYN - SMWEP | P1 | FTTC |
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Welwyn Hatfield Council |
| 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: Welwyn East Ward |
| Parish: Welwyn Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Hertfordshire |
| Digswell Park Road Car Park |
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| Digswell Park Road, Digswell, Hertfordshire |
| Digswell |
| AL6 0BS |
| Distance: 0.13 km (click for directions) |
| Open 24 hours. Free parking. 20 minutes maximum stay Mon-Fri 9am-11am. Height restriction 2.3m. |
| Telephone: 01707357000 |
| Operated by: Welwyn Hatfield District Council |
| Welwyn North Station - West Car Park |
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| Station Road, Welwyn, Hertfordshire |
| Welwyn |
| AL6 0AS |
| Distance: 0.18 km (click for directions) |
| Open 24 hours. Cash card payment. Accessible spaces available. |
| Telephone: 08453194240 |
| Operated by: Apcoa Parking (UK) Ltd |
| Welwyn North Station - East Car Park |
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| Station Road, Welwyn, Hertfordshire |
| Welwyn |
| AL6 0AS |
| Distance: 0.24 km (click for directions) |
| Open 24 hours. Cash card payment, pay by phone, accessible spaces available. |
| Telephone: 08453194240 |
| Operated by: Apcoa Parking (UK) Ltd |
| Haldens Car Park |
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| Haldens, Hatfield, Hertfordshire |
| Hatfield |
| AL7 1DD |
| Distance: 0.63 km (click for directions) |
| Operated by: Operator - Unknown |
| St John's CofE Primary School |
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| Distance: 0.34 Miles |
| Phase: Primary |
| Ofsted Score: 2 Good ( Inspected 11/09/2013) |
| Copy of Report: View Ofsted Report |
| Number of Pupils: 218 |
| Address: St John's CofE Primary School, Hertford Road, Digswell, AL6 0BX |
| Head: Mr S Horleston (Headteacher) |
| Website: Visit School Website |
| Directions from Douglas Close to St John's CofE Primary School |
| Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School |
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| Distance: 0.39 Miles |
| Phase: Primary |
| Ofsted Score: 2 Good ( Inspected 29/11/2017) |
| Copy of Report: View Ofsted Report |
| Number of Pupils: 220 |
| Address: Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School, Harwood Close, AL8 7AG |
| Head: Miss Yvette Page (Headteacher) |
| Website: Visit School Website |
| Directions from Douglas Close to Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School |
| Homerswood Primary and Nursery School |
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| Distance: 0.44 Miles |
| Phase: Primary |
| Ofsted Score: 2 Good ( Inspected 14/02/2019) |
| Copy of Report: View Ofsted Report |
| Number of Pupils: 223 |
| Address: Homerswood Primary and Nursery School, Kirklands, AL8 7RF |
| Head: Mrs Debbie Shirley (Headteacher) |
| Website: Visit School Website |
| Directions from Douglas Close to Homerswood Primary and Nursery School |
| Knightsfield School |
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| Distance: 0.56 Miles |
| Ofsted Score: 1 Outstanding ( Inspected 13/02/2015) |
| Copy of Report: View Ofsted Report |
| Number of Pupils: 44 |
| Address: Knightsfield School, Knightsfield, AL8 7LW |
| Head: Mrs Suzanne Thrower (Headteacher) |
| Website: Visit School Website |
| Directions from Douglas Close to Knightsfield School |
| Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital |
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| Address: School Lane, Welwyn, AL6 9PW, |
| Independent Sector |
| Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01438 841800 |
| Distance: 1.25 (miles) |
| Directions from Douglas Close to Queen Victoria Memorial 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: 2.67 (miles) |
| Directions from Douglas Close to New QEII Hospital |
| 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: 3.89 (miles) |
| Directions from Douglas Close to One Hatfield Hospital |
| Hertford County Hospital |
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| Address: North Road, Hertford, SG14 1LP, |
| NHS Sector |
| East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01438 314333 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 4.89 (miles) |
| Directions from Douglas Close to Hertford County Hospital |
| Distance (miles) | Name | Address | Telephone |
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| 0.57 | Dental Surgery | 171 Knightsfield AL8 7QG | |
| 1.34 | Parkway Dental Surgery | 18 Parkway AL8 6HG | |
| 1.45 | Howardsgate Dental Surgery | 10 Howardsgate AL8 6BQ | |
| 1.46 | Ivory Dental Clinic | 6-10 Fretherne Chambers, Fretherne Road AL8 6NY | |
| 1.48 | Dental Surgery | 43 Peartree Lane AL7 3UA |
| Distance (miles) | Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone |
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| 1.06 | Bridge Cottage Surgery | 41 High Street | AL6 9EF | tel:01438 715044 |
| 1.34 | Parkway Surgery | 20 Parkway | AL8 6HG | tel:01707 332233 |
| 1.67 | Peartree Lane Surgery | 110 Peartree Lane | AL7 3UJ | tel:01707 329292 |
| 1.71 | Moors Walk Surgery | 123 Moors Walk | AL7 2BQ | tel:01707 335151 |
| 1.76 | The Garden City Practice | Birdcroft Road | AL8 6EH | tel:01707 321500 |
| Distance (miles) | Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone |
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| 0.52 | Lloydspharmacy | 9 Shoplands | AL8 7RH | tel:01707 326754 |
| 1.04 | Lloydspharmacy | 40 High Street | AL6 9EQ | tel:01438 714104 |
| 1.06 | Bridge Cottage Pharmacy | Bridge Cottage Surgery, 41 High Street | AL6 9EF | tel:01438 840240 |
| 1.23 | Care2homes | Unit 6 The Polaris Centre, 41 Brownfields | AL7 1AN | tel:01707 326151 |
| 1.27 | Johns & Kelynack Ltd | Bridge Road | AL8 6AB | tel:01707 335856 |
| Distance (miles) | Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone |
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| 1.33 | Luxottica Retail Uk (bridge Road) | John Lewis, Bridge Road | AL8 6TP | |
| 1.40 | Specsavers (welwyn Garden City) | 55-57 Howardsgate | AL8 6BB | |
| 1.40 | Vision Express (welwyn Garden City) | 61 Howardsgate | AL8 6BB | |
| 1.41 | Scrivens Opticians (welwyn Garden City) | 47 Howardsgate | AL8 6AP | |
| 1.43 | Bayfieds (welwyn Garden City) | 39 The Howard Centre, Howardsgate | AL8 6HA |
| Welwyn Library |
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| Civic Centre, Prospect Place, Welwyn, AL69ER |
| Telephone: 0300123 4049 |
| Distance: 0.94 Miles |
| Visit Website |
| Directions from Douglas Close to Welwyn Library |
| Welwyn Garden City Library |
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| Campus West, Welwyn Garden City, AL86AJ |
| Telephone: 0300123 4049 |
| Distance: 1.18 Miles |
| Visit Website |
| Directions from Douglas Close to Welwyn Garden City Library |
| Woodhall Library |
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| Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL73JA |
| Telephone: 0300123 4049 |
| Distance: 2.09 Miles |
| Visit Website |
| Directions from Douglas Close to Woodhall Library |
| Knebworth Library |
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| 7 St Martins Road, Knebworth, SG36ER |
| Telephone: 0300123 4049 |
| Distance: 3.15 Miles |
| Visit Website |
| Directions from Douglas Close to Knebworth Library |
Welwyn North Station is 0.23 miles away.
Address: Welwyn North station, Station Road, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0AS
Welwyn North is situated on the East Coast Main Line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern).
Welwyn North Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Directions from Douglas Close to Welwyn North Rail Station
| Destination | Average Time (Median) |
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| Ashwell & Morden | 00:29:00 |
| Baldock | 00:24:00 |
| Cambridge | 00:54:00 |
| Finsbury Park | 00:27:00 |
| Foxton | 00:43:00 |
| Hatfield (Herts) | 00:08:00 |
| Hitchin | 00:15:00 |
| Knebworth | 00:04:00 |
| Letchworth Garden City | 00:21:00 |
| London Kings Cross | 00:33:00 |
| Meldreth | 00:37:00 |
| Potters Bar | 00:15:00 |
| Royston | 00:34:00 |
| Shepreth | 00:40:00 |
| Stevenage | 00:09:00 |
| Welwyn Garden City | 00:05:00 |
Welwyn Garden City Station is 1.43 miles away.
Address: Welwyn Garden City station, inside The Howard Centre shopping m, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6HA
Welwyn Garden City is situated on the East Coast Main Line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern).
Welwyn Garden City Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Directions from Douglas Close to Welwyn Garden City Rail Station
| Destination | Average Time (Median) |
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| Alexandra Palace | 00:29:30 |
| Ashwell & Morden | 00:33:00 |
| Baldock | 00:28:00 |
| Brookmans Park | 00:11:00 |
| Cambridge | 00:58:00 |
| Drayton Park | 00:38:00 |
| Essex Road | 00:43:00 |
| Finsbury Park | 00:31:00 |
| Foxton | 00:47:00 |
| Hadley Wood | 00:17:00 |
| Harringay | 00:35:00 |
| Hatfield (Herts) | 00:05:00 |
| Highbury & Islington | 00:41:00 |
| Hitchin | 00:19:00 |
| Hornsey | 00:33:00 |
| Knebworth | 00:08:00 |
| Letchworth Garden City | 00:25:00 |
| London Kings Cross | 00:33:00 |
| Meldreth | 00:41:00 |
| Moorgate | 00:50:00 |
| New Barnet | 00:20:00 |
| New Southgate | 00:25:00 |
| Oakleigh Park | 00:22:00 |
| Old Street | 00:46:00 |
| Potters Bar | 00:11:00 |
| Royston | 00:38:00 |
| Shepreth | 00:44:30 |
| Stevenage | 00:12:00 |
| Welham Green | 00:08:00 |
| Welwyn North | 00:04:00 |
Knebworth Station is 3.18 miles away.
Address: Knebworth station, Park Lane, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6AT
Knebworth is situated on the East Coast Main Line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern).
Knebworth Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Directions from Douglas Close to Knebworth Rail Station
| Destination | Average Time (Median) |
|---|---|
| Ashwell & Morden | 00:25:00 |
| Baldock | 00:20:00 |
| Cambridge | 00:50:00 |
| Finsbury Park | 00:31:00 |
| Foxton | 00:39:00 |
| Hatfield (Herts) | 00:13:00 |
| Hitchin | 00:11:00 |
| Letchworth Garden City | 00:17:00 |
| London Kings Cross | 00:37:00 |
| Meldreth | 00:33:00 |
| Potters Bar | 00:19:00 |
| Royston | 00:30:00 |
| Shepreth | 00:36:00 |
| Stevenage | 00:05:00 |
| Welwyn Garden City | 00:09:00 |
| Welwyn North | 00:04:00 |
Hatfield (Herts) Station is 4.05 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.
Directions from Douglas Close to Hatfield (Herts) Rail Station
| Destination | Average Time (Median) |
|---|---|
| Alexandra Palace | 00:25:00 |
| Ashwell & Morden | 00:39:00 |
| Baldock | 00:34:00 |
| Brookmans Park | 00:06:00 |
| Cambridge | 01:04:00 |
| Drayton Park | 00:34:00 |
| Essex Road | 00:38:00 |
| Finsbury Park | 00:26:00 |
| Foxton | 00:53:00 |
| Hadley Wood | 00:13:00 |
| Harringay | 00:30:00 |
| Highbury & Islington | 00:36:00 |
| Hitchin | 00:26:00 |
| Hornsey | 00:28:00 |
| Knebworth | 00:14:00 |
| Letchworth Garden City | 00:31:00 |
| London Kings Cross | 00:30:00 |
| Meldreth | 00:47:30 |
| Moorgate | 00:45:30 |
| New Barnet | 00:15:00 |
| New Southgate | 00:20:30 |
| Oakleigh Park | 00:17:30 |
| Old Street | 00:41:30 |
| Potters Bar | 00:07:00 |
| Royston | 00:44:00 |
| Shepreth | 00:51:00 |
| Stevenage | 00:19:00 |
| Welham Green | 00:04:00 |
| Welwyn Garden City | 00:06:00 |
| Welwyn North | 00:10:00 |
Blackfriars Pier is 21.79 miles away
Savoy Pier is 21.83 miles away
Embankment Pier is 21.91 miles away
Festival Pier is 21.99 miles away
Junction: A1(M) J6/A1000/B197 - 0.72 Miles Away
Junction: A1(M) J5/B197/B195 - 2.14 Miles Away
Junction: A1(M) J4/A414/A1001/A6129 - 3.15 Miles Away
Junction: A1(M) J7/A602 - 4.61 Miles Away
| Attraction Name: Welwyn Roman Baths |
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| Historic Properties |
| Distance: 0.78 (miles) |
| Directions from Douglas Close to Welwyn Roman Baths |
| Attraction Name: Shaw's Corner |
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| Historic Properties |
| Distance: 3.3 (miles) |
| Directions from Douglas Close to Shaw's Corner |
| Attraction Name: Mill Green Museum and Mill |
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| Historic Properties |
| Distance: 3.35 (miles) |
| Directions from Douglas Close to Mill Green Museum and Mill |
| Attraction Name: Fairlands Valley Park |
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| Country Parks |
| Distance: 5.27 (miles) |
| Directions from Douglas Close to Fairlands Valley Park |
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