Map of The Drive
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004980 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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About The Drive
The Drive is a street located in the village of Oaklands. The street has a length of approximately 259 metres.
The street is not publicly maintained and is unadopted which means that a private body or even the householder could be responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway. Check the status with your local council or enquire if the street is covered by a PUSWA (public utilities street works act).
The Drive 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 Drive has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 43017229 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The Drive is located within the county of Hertfordshire, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 24.34 miles North from central London., 9.38 miles North East from St Albans, 9.94 miles East from Luton and 23.24 miles South East from Bedford.
The Drive is within the Post Town of WELWYN
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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?
House Sales in The Drive
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2010 | £465,000 | £465,000 | £465,000 | 1 |
| 2011 | £475,000 | £410,000 | £442,500 | 2 |
| 2012 | £615,000 | £450,000 | £532,500 | 2 |
| 2013 | £620,000 | £580,000 | £510,833 | 3 |
| 2014 | £499,000 | £499,000 | £499,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £695,000 | £695,000 | £695,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £583,000 | £763,000 | £747,000 | 3 |
| 2021 | £700,000 | £747,500 | £723,750 | 2 |
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 Drive
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Alexander Bond & Company | The Old Estates Office, Pondcroft Road, Knebworth, SG3 6DB | |
| Mather Marshall | 132 London Road, Knebworth, SG3 6EY | Visit Website |
| Halcyon House Ltd | 1 St. Martins Road, Knebworth, SG3 6ER | Visit Website |
Location Details
| The Drive | |
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| Latitude | 51.848741 |
| Longitude | -0.185794 |
| OS Easting (X): | 524948 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 218287 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL249183 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Hertfordshire |
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Frequently asked Questions for The Drive
What Council (Local Authority) is The Drive in?
The Drive is located within the local authority area of Welwyn Hatfield Council which is a District Council.
What Parish Council is The Drive in?
The Drive is located within the area of Welwyn Parish Council.
What Electoral Ward is The Drive in?
The Drive is located within the ward of Welwyn East.
What County is The Drive in?
The Drive is located within the ceremonial county of Hertfordshire.
What Constituency is The Drive in?
The Drive is located within the constituency of Welwyn Hatfield.
What Part of the UK is The Drive in?
The Drive is located within the East of England region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is The Drive in?
The Drive is located within the Hertfordshire Council area.
What Police Force area is The Drive in?
The Drive is located within the Hertfordshire Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with The Drive
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Heath Road | junction |
| Mardley Hill (B197) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for The Drive
| Sunrise | 05:08 |
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| Sunset | 20:45 |
Latest Weather Conditions for The Drive
| Observed at Weather Station: | Rothamsted 12 May 2024 at 20:00 (7.99 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 18.7°C (57.5%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00121691 |
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| ONS Area Name | Comfortable Suburbia |
| Average Age | 43.63 |
| Area Population | 1416.00 |
| Male Population | 705.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 711.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 4 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01023965 |
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| LSOA Name: | Welwyn Hatfield 001A |
| SOA Code: | 8a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004980 |
| MSOA Name: | Welwyn Hatfield 001 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Welwyn Express |
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| 14 High St, Welwyn, AL6 9EQ |
| 0345 675 7012 |
| Distance: 1.77 Miles |
| Directions from The Drive to Tesco Welwyn Express |
| Tesco Stevenage Broadwater Superstore |
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| Broadwater Retail Park, London Rd, Stevenage, SG2 8DT |
| 0345 677 9114 |
| Distance: 2.48 Miles |
| Directions from The Drive to Tesco Stevenage Broadwater Superstore |
| Tesco Shire Park Express |
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| Tesco Store Ltd, Heart., ShirePark, Falcon Way, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1TW |
| 0345 610 6775 |
| Distance: 2.83 Miles |
| Directions from The Drive to Tesco Shire Park Express |
| Waitrose Welwyn Garden City |
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| Bridge Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6AB |
| 01707 373400 |
| Distance: 3.21 Miles |
| Directions from The Drive to Waitrose Welwyn Garden City |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 01438 | WELWYN - SMWEP | P3 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 16.8 | 3.8 | >=30 | Y | 9 |
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: Welwyn East Ward |
| Parish: Welwyn Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Hertfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth
Address: All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth, Hollybush Lane, Datchworth, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6RE
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01438812381
Knebworth Primary and Nursery School
Address: Knebworth Primary and Nursery School, Swangleys Lane, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6AA
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01438812184
St Michael's Woolmer Green CofE VA Primary School
Address: St Michael's Woolmer Green CofE VA Primary School, London Road, Woolmer Green, Hertfordshire, SG3 6JP
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: 01438813267
Homerswood Primary and Nursery School
Address: Homerswood Primary and Nursery School, Kirklands, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 7RF
Distance: 2.28 miles
Contact: 01707320610
St John's CofE Primary School
Address: St John's CofE Primary School, Hertford Road, Digswell, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0BX
Distance: 2.10 miles
Contact: 01438714283
Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School
Address: Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School, Harwood Close, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 7AG
Distance: 2.34 miles
Contact: 01707322855
Oaklands Primary School
Address: Oaklands Primary School, Great North Road, Oaklands, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0PX
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: 01438715278
Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, 15 London Road, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 9DJ
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact: 01438714169
England Secondary Schools
Monk's Walk School
Address: Monk's Walk School, Knightsfield, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 7NL
Distance: 2.27 miles
Contact: 01707322846
Nearest Hospitals
| Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital |
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| Address: School Lane, Welwyn, AL6 9PW, |
| Independent Sector |
| Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01438 841800 |
| Distance: 3.44 (miles) |
| Directions from 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: 7.32 (miles) |
| Directions from to New QEII Hospital |
| 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: 8.63 (miles) |
| Directions from to Lister Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near The Drive
KNEBWORTH DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 62 LONDON ROAD, KNEBWORTH, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG3 6HJ
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 3 STATION ROAD, KNEBWORTH, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG3 6AP
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: :
BROADWATER DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 302 BROADWATER CRESCENT, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 8EU
Distance: 2.27 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 171 KNIGHTSFIELD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 7QG
Distance: 2.47 miles
Contact: :
THE SURGERY
Address: 60 HIGH STREET, WATTON AT STONE, HERTFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG14 3SY
Distance: 3.08 miles
Contact: :
HYDEAN DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 HYDE GREEN, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 9XU
Distance: 3.10 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near The Drive
KNEBWORTH & MARYMEAD PRACTICE
Address: 7 ST MARTINS ROAD, KNEBWORTH, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG3 6ER
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01438 812494
BRIDGE COTTAGE SURGERY
Address: 41 HIGH STREET, WELWYN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL6 9EF
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01438 715044
MARYMEAD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 18 SPRING DRIVE, MARYMEAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 8AZ
Distance: 2.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01438 218000
BROADWATER SURGERY
Address: 114 BROADWATER CRESCENT, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 8HW
Distance: 2.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01438 314519
ROEBUCK SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 114 BROADWATER CRESCENT, STEVENAGE, SG2 8HW
Distance: 2.47 miles
Contact: :
ROEBUCK SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 114 BROADWATER CRESCENT, STEVENAGE, SG2 8HW
Distance: 2.47 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near The Drive
PHARMACY EXPRESS
Address: KNEBWORTH HEALTH CENTRE, 7 ST MARTINS ROAD, KNEBWORTH, SG3 6ER
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01438 813008
BARNES PHARMACY
Address: 40 HIGH STREET, WELWYN, AL6 9EQ
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01438 714104
BRIDGE COTTAGE PHARMACY
Address: BRIDGE COTTAGE SURGERY, 41 HIGH STREET, WELWYN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL6 9EF
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01438 840240
CODICOTE PHARMACY
Address: 123 HIGH STREET, CODICOTE, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 8UB
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01438 821418
WELL
Address: 241 BROADWATER CRESCENT, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 8ET
Distance: 2.31 miles
Contact: :
KNIGHTSFIELD PHARMACY
Address: 9 SHOPLANDS, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 7RH
Distance: 2.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 326754
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near The Drive
CHRISTOPHER'S OPTICIANS LTD (KNEBWORTH)
Address: 7A STATION ROAD, KNEBWORTH, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG3 6AP
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: :
M&S OPTICIANS - STEVENAGE
Address: 5 ROARING MEG RETAIL PARK, LONDON ROAD, STEVENAGE, SG1 1XN
Distance: 3.04 miles
Contact: :
CARL ZEISS LTD
Address: WOODFIELD ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 1LU
Distance: 3.09 miles
Contact: :
LUXOTTICA RETAIL UK (BRIDGE ROAD)
Address: JOHN LEWIS, BRIDGE ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6TP
Distance: 3.27 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (WELWYN GARDEN CITY)
Address: 38-40 HOWARDS GATE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6PU
Distance: 3.34 miles
Contact: :
WELWYN GARDEN CITY VISION EXPRESS LTD
Address: 61 HOWARDSGATE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6BB
Distance: 3.35 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Knebworth Station is 1.25 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.
Welwyn North Station is 1.76 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.