Watchmead is a Street in the Hertfordshire town of Welwyn Garden City with the postcode of AL7 1LT and measures approximately 710 metres long.
The average house in Watchmead sells for £7,906,625.00
There is only one street named Watchmead making it unique in Great Britain.
Watchmead 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 .
Watchmead has been given the Unique Street Reference Number of 43021094 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The average elevation of Watchmead is roughly 80.94 metres above sea level. with the highest point being 82.10 and the lowest point being 79.60. A change of 2.50 metres.
| Year | Sales | Average House Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | £10,298,833. |
| 2016 | 1 | £730,000. |
Watchmead is located within the county of Hertfordshire which is in the East of England region of the UK. 21.1 miles North from the centre of London, 7.39 miles North East from the centre of St Albans, 11.1 miles South East from the centre of Luton and 26.1 miles South East from the centre of Bedford.
| Crime: |  | Street Crime within the red circle around Watchmead (December 2020 to February 2021) |
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| Postcodes: |  | Postcodes for Watchmead |
| Walking Distances | Blue Circle = 5 Minutes Walk (400 metres) Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) |
 | Help us put Watchmead on the Map |
| Sunrise | 05:12 |
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| Sunset | 20:40 |
| Observed at Weather Station: | Rothamsted 11 May 2021 at 06:00 (7.45 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 7.8°C (90.7%) |
| 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 |
0.85 |
| 2: Name:Premier Inn Welwyn Garden City Address:Stanborough Road Telephone: Learn More |
1.17 |
| 3: Name:Premier Inn Hatfield Address:Comet Way, Lemsford Road Telephone: Learn More |
3.04 |
| 4: Name:Travelodge Hatfield Central Address:Hatfield Business Park, Comet Way, Hatfield, AL10 0XR Telephone:0871 984 6316 Learn More |
3.49 |
| 5: Name:Premier Inn Stevenage Central Address:Six Hills Way Telephone: Learn More |
6.63 |
| Mortgage Calculator for the Lowest Priced Property on Watchmead | |
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| Total Price of Property | £681,500 |
| Minimum Deposit | £34,075.00 |
| Length of Mortgage | 25 Years |
| Monthly Repayment (Interest Only Mortgage) | £1,987.71 |
| Monthly Repayment (Repayment Mortgage) | £3,411.75 |
| Mortgage Calculator for the Highest Priced Property on Watchmead | |
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| Total Price of Property | £27,000,000 |
| Minimum Deposit | £1,350,000.00 |
| Length of Mortgage | 25 Years |
| Monthly Repayment (Interest Only Mortgage) | £78,750.00 |
| Monthly Repayment (Repayment Mortgage) | £135,168.36 |
| Mortgage Calculator for the Average Priced Property on Watchmead | |
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| Total Price of Property | £7,906,625 |
| Minimum Deposit | £395,331.25 |
| Length of Mortgage | 25 Years |
| Monthly Repayment (Interest Only Mortgage) | £23,060.99 |
| Monthly Repayment (Repayment Mortgage) | £39,582.43 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Hertfordshire |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
| Average Height | Min Height | Max Height | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80.94 | 79.60 | 82.10 | 2.50 |
Watchmead is located within the local authority area of Welwyn Hatfield Council Council which is a .
Watchmead is in an unparished area.
Watchmead is located within the ward of Haldens.
Watchmead is located within the ceremonial county of Hertfordshire.
Watchmead is located within the constituency of Welwyn Hatfield.
Watchmead is located within the East of England region of the United Kingdom.
Watchmead is located within the Hertfordshire Council area.
Watchmead is located within the Hertfordshire Police area.
| 1, Alders Court Watchmead, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1LT, | 30 Watchmead, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1LT, |
| 2-3, Alders Court Watchmead, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1LT, | City Park Watchmead, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1LT, |
| Watchmead | |
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| |
| Latitude | 51.801441 |
| Longitude | -0.185933 |
| OS Easting (X): | 525070 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 213027 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL251130 |
Ordnance Survey Landranger Map Series for Watchmead | |
| ONS Area Code | E00121425 |
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| ONS Area Name | Hampered Aspiration |
| Average Age | 40.88 |
| Area Population | 1441.00 |
| Male Population | 689.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 752.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 12 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01023912 |
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| LSOA Name: | Welwyn Hatfield 004A |
| SOA Code: | 3d |
| SOA Name: | Households in terraces and flats |
| MSOA Code: | E02004983 |
| MSOA Name: | Welwyn Hatfield 004 |
| Morrisons Welwyn Garden City |
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| 40 Black Fan Road, Welwyn Garden City AL7 1RY |
| 01707 391358 |
| Distance: 0.31 Miles |
| Directions from Watchmead to Morrisons Welwyn Garden City |
| Tesco Welwyn Garden City Express |
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| Moors Walk, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2BQ |
| 0345 610 2725 |
| Distance: 0.58 Miles |
| Directions from Watchmead to Tesco Welwyn Garden City Express |
| Tesco Shire Park Express |
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| Tesco Store Ltd, Heart., ShirePark, Falcon Way, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1TW |
| 0345 610 6775 |
| Distance: 0.58 Miles |
| Directions from Watchmead to Tesco Shire Park Express |
| Waitrose Welwyn Garden City |
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| Bridge Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6AB |
| 01707 373400 |
| Distance: 0.81 Miles |
| Directions from Watchmead to Waitrose Welwyn Garden City |
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01707 - Welwyn Garden City |
| Area Code: 01727 - St Albans |
| Area Code: 01438 - Stevenage |
| Area Code: 01920 - Ware |
| Address | 1 ALDERS COURT Watchmead, Hertfordshire, AL7 1LT. |
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| Sale Date | Tue 11 Jul 2017 |
| Sale Price | £681,500 |
| Type of Property | Other |
| Age of Property | Established |
| Type of Tenure: | Leasehold |
| Address | 30 Watchmead, Hertfordshire, AL7 1LT. |
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| Sale Date | Fri 23 Jun 2017 |
| Sale Price | £3,215,000 |
| Type of Property | Other |
| Age of Property | Established |
| Type of Tenure: | Freehold |
| Address | CITY PARK Watchmead, Hertfordshire, AL7 1LT. |
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| Sale Date | Tue 11 Jul 2017 |
| Sale Price | £27,000,000 |
| Type of Property | Other |
| Age of Property | Established |
| Type of Tenure: | Freehold |
| Address | 2-3 ALDERS COURT Watchmead, Hertfordshire, AL7 1LT. |
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| Sale Date | Thu 22 Dec 2016 |
| Sale Price | £730,000 |
| Type of Property | Other |
| Age of Property | Established |
| Type of Tenure: | Leasehold |
| 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: Haldens Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Hertfordshire |
| Waterside Car Park |
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| Waterside, Hatfield, Hertfordshire |
| Hatfield |
| AL7 1GE |
| Distance: 0.54 km (click for directions) |
| Operated by: Operator - Unknown |
| Pear Tree Lane Car Park |
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| Pear Tree Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire |
| Welwyn Garden City |
| AL7 3AJ |
| Distance: 0.57 km (click for directions) |
| Operated by: Operator - Unknown |
| Peartree Car Park |
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| Peartree Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire |
| Welwyn Garden City |
| AL7 3AJ |
| Distance: 0.61 km (click for directions) |
| Operated by: Operator - Unknown |
| Hunters Bridge Car Park |
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| Bridge Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire |
| Welwyn Garden City |
| AL8 6UN |
| Distance: 0.75 km (click for directions) |
| Height restriction 2m. Sunday £1 daily charge. ANPR operates |
| Telephone: 01707357000 |
| Operated by: Welwyn Hatfield District Council |
| Panshanger Primary School |
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| Distance: 0.16 Miles |
| Phase: Primary |
| Ofsted Score: 2 Good ( Inspected 18/10/2012) |
| Copy of Report: View Ofsted Report |
| Number of Pupils: 229 |
| Address: Panshanger Primary School, Daniells, AL7 1QY |
| Head: Mrs Sarah Holt (Headteacher) |
| Website: Visit School Website |
| Directions from Watchmead to Panshanger Primary School |
| Ridgeway Academy |
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| Distance: 0.3 Miles |
| Phase: Secondary |
| Ofsted Score: 3 Requires Improvement (Satisfactory) ( Inspected 03/10/2017) |
| Copy of Report: View Ofsted Report |
| Number of Pupils: 631 |
| Address: Ridgeway Academy, Herns Lane, AL7 2AF |
| Head: Mrs Sarah Mitcherson () |
| Directions from Watchmead to Ridgeway Academy |
| Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School |
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| Distance: 0.44 Miles |
| Phase: Primary |
| Ofsted Score: 2 Good ( Inspected 23/06/2017) |
| Copy of Report: View Ofsted Report |
| Number of Pupils: 440 |
| Address: Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School, Blackthorn Road, AL7 3JP |
| Head: Mrs Clare Hollingsworth (Headteacher) |
| Website: Visit School Website |
| Directions from Watchmead to Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School |
| Watchlytes Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School |
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| Distance: 0.56 Miles |
| Phase: Primary |
| Ofsted Score: 2 Good ( Inspected 12/02/2016) |
| Copy of Report: View Ofsted Report |
| Number of Pupils: 211 |
| Address: Watchlytes Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School, Watchlytes, AL7 2AZ |
| Head: Mr Alan Gardiner (Headteacher) |
| Website: Visit School Website |
| Directions from Watchmead to Watchlytes Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School |
| 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: 1.29 (miles) |
| Directions from Watchmead to New QEII 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: 2.42 (miles) |
| Directions from Watchmead to Queen Victoria Memorial 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: 3.02 (miles) |
| Directions from Watchmead 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: 4.18 (miles) |
| Directions from Watchmead to Hertford County Hospital |
| Distance (miles) | Name | Address | Telephone |
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| 0.42 | Dental Surgery | 43 Peartree Lane AL7 3UA | |
| 0.55 | Dental Surgery | 55 Moors Walk AL7 2AX | |
| 0.76 | Woodhall Dental Practice | 33 Cole Green Lane AL7 3PP | |
| 0.85 | Church Road Dental Practice | 4a Church Road AL8 6NE | |
| 0.87 | Ivory Dental Clinic | 6-10 Fretherne Chambers, Fretherne Road AL8 6NY |
| Distance (miles) | Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone |
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| 0.59 | Moors Walk Surgery | 123 Moors Walk | AL7 2BQ | tel:01707 335151 |
| 0.60 | Peartree Lane Surgery | 110 Peartree Lane | AL7 3UJ | tel:01707 329292 |
| 0.86 | Hall Grove Group Practice | 4 Hall Grove | AL7 4PL | tel:01707 328528 |
| 0.98 | Parkway Surgery | 20 Parkway | AL8 6HG | tel:01707 332233 |
| 1.04 | The Garden City Practice | Birdcroft Road | AL8 6EH | tel:01707 321500 |
| Distance (miles) | Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone |
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| 0.22 | Care2homes | Unit 6 The Polaris Centre, 41 Brownfields | AL7 1AN | tel:01707 326151 |
| 0.31 | Gate2pharma | Unit 18b, Weltech Business Centre | AL7 2AA | tel:01707 326531 |
| 0.59 | Your Local Boots Pharmacy | 65 Moors Walk | AL7 2BQ | |
| 0.60 | Peartree Pharmacy | Peartree Lane Surgery, 110 Peartree Lane | AL7 3UJ | tel:01707 372172 |
| 0.71 | Your Local Boots Pharmacy | 126 Peartree Lane | AL7 3XW |
| Distance (miles) | Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone |
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| 0.80 | Bayfieds (welwyn Garden City) | 39 The Howard Centre, Howardsgate | AL8 6HA | |
| 0.80 | Boots Opticians (welwyn Garden City) | 15 The Howard Centre | AL8 6HA | |
| 0.81 | Specsavers (welwyn Garden City) | 55-57 Howardsgate | AL8 6BB | |
| 0.81 | Vision Express (welwyn Garden City) | 61 Howardsgate | AL8 6BB | |
| 0.83 | Welwyn Vision Opticians | 62 Howardsgate | AL8 6BP |
| Woodhall Library |
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| Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL73JA |
| Telephone: 0300123 4049 |
| Distance: 0.74 Miles |
| Visit Website |
| Directions from Watchmead to Woodhall Library |
| Welwyn Garden City Library |
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| Campus West, Welwyn Garden City, AL86AJ |
| Telephone: 0300123 4049 |
| Distance: 0.93 Miles |
| Visit Website |
| Directions from Watchmead to Welwyn Garden City Library |
| Welwyn Library |
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| Civic Centre, Prospect Place, Welwyn, AL69ER |
| Telephone: 0300123 4049 |
| Distance: 2.25 Miles |
| Visit Website |
| Directions from Watchmead to Welwyn Library |
| Hatfield Library |
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| Queensway, Hatfield, AL100LT |
| Telephone: 0300123 4049 |
| Distance: 3.23 Miles |
| Visit Website |
| Directions from Watchmead to Hatfield Library |
Welwyn Garden City Station is 0.78 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 Watchmead to Welwyn Garden City Rail Station
| Destination | Average Time (Median) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Welwyn North Station is 1.55 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 Watchmead 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 |
Hatfield (Herts) Station is 2.89 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 Watchmead 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 |
Hertford North Station is 4.03 miles away.
Address: Hertford North station, North Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1NB
Hertford North is situated on the Hertford loop line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern).
Hertford North Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Directions from Watchmead to Hertford North Rail Station
| Destination | Average Time (Median) |
|---|---|
| Alexandra Palace | 00:30:00 |
| Bayford | 00:04:00 |
| Bowes Park | 00:27:00 |
| Crews Hill | 00:12:00 |
| Cuffley | 00:08:00 |
| Drayton Park | 00:41:00 |
| Enfield Chase | 00:18:00 |
| Essex Road | 00:45:00 |
| Finsbury Park | 00:38:00 |
| Gordon Hill | 00:15:00 |
| Grange Park | 00:20:00 |
| Harringay | 00:35:00 |
| Highbury & Islington | 00:43:00 |
| Hornsey | 00:33:00 |
| London Kings Cross | 00:47:00 |
| Moorgate | 00:53:00 |
| Old Street | 00:49:00 |
| Palmers Green | 00:25:00 |
| Stevenage | 00:13:30 |
| Watton-at-Stone | 00:05:00 |
| Winchmore Hill | 00:22:00 |
Blackfriars Pier is 20.37 miles away
Savoy Pier is 20.42 miles away
Embankment Pier is 20.51 miles away
Festival Pier is 20.58 miles away
Junction: A1(M) J5/B197/B195 - 1.76 Miles Away
Junction: A1(M) J6/A1000/B197 - 2.02 Miles Away
Junction: A1(M) J4/A414/A1001/A6129 - 2.23 Miles Away
Junction: A1(M) J3/A414/A1001 - 4.24 Miles Away
| Attraction Name: Mill Green Museum and Mill |
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| Historic Properties |
| Distance: 2.12 (miles) |
| Directions from Watchmead to Mill Green Museum and Mill |
| Attraction Name: Welwyn Roman Baths |
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| Historic Properties |
| Distance: 2.12 (miles) |
| Directions from Watchmead to Welwyn Roman Baths |
| Attraction Name: Shaw's Corner |
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| Historic Properties |
| Distance: 4.29 (miles) |
| Directions from Watchmead to Shaw's Corner |
| Attraction Name: Fairlands Valley Park |
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| Country Parks |
| Distance: 6.63 (miles) |
| Directions from Watchmead to Fairlands Valley Park |
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