The Downs is a street located in the town of Hatfield. The street has a length of approximately 410 metres.
The street 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 road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 43017220 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of AL10 8JX, AL10 8JW, AL10 8JS and AL10 8JP.
It is located within the county of Hertfordshire, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 18.03 miles North from central London., 4.56 miles East from St Albans, 11.88 miles South East from Luton and 25.26 miles East from Aylesbury.
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Map of The Downs
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near The Downs
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Hatfield Central Address: Hatfield Business Park, Comet Way, Hatfield, AL10 0XR Telephone: 0871 984 6316 Visit Hotel Page |
1.05 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Hatfield Address: Comet Way, Lemsford Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.36 |
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3: Name:Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22 Address: Colney Field Retail Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.04 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Welwyn Garden City Address: Stanborough Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.17 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Welwyn Garden City Address: Gate House, Fretherne Rd, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6RD Telephone: 0871 984 6536 Visit Hotel Page |
3.76 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Forest Knight | 120 Bunns Ln, London NW7 2AS | Visit Website |
| Ouali Chriqy MNAEA - Personal Estate Agent | Queensland Avenue, London | Visit Website |
| Mather Marshall | 27 Market Place, Hatfield, AL10 0LJ | Visit Website |
| Raine & Co | 11 Market Place, Hatfield, AL10 0LJ | Visit Website |
| Wrights of Hatfield | 9 Market Place, Hatfield, AL10 0LJ |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Hertfordshire |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| The Downs | |
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| Latitude | 51.749056 |
| Longitude | -0.232010 |
| OS Easting (X): | 522034 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 207124 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL220071 |
Roads that have a Junction with The Downs
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Bishops Rise | junction |
| Downs Lane | junction |
| Mcdonald Court | junction |
| Cotswolds | junction |
| Cheviots | junction |
| Chilterns | junction |
| Northdown Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:03 |
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| Sunset | 15:55 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Rothamsted 22 December 2024 at 19:00 (6.77 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 5.8°C (69.5%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00121545 & E00121546 |
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| ONS Area Name | Asian Terraces and Flats & Social Renting New Arrivals |
| Average Age | 34.59 |
| Area Population | 1334.00 |
| Male Population | 713.00 (53%) |
| Female Population | 621.00 (47%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 19 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01023937 |
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| LSOA Name: | Welwyn Hatfield 013E |
| SOA Code: | 7a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004992 |
| MSOA Name: | Welwyn Hatfield 013 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Hatfield |
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| 98 Town Centre, Hatfield, AL10 0JP |
| 01707 630800 |
| Distance: 0.98 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Hatfield |
| Iceland Hatfield |
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| 74/78 Town Centre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0JW |
| 01707265543 |
| Distance: 1.02 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Hatfield |
| Tesco Hatfield Extra |
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| Mount Pleasant, Oldings Corner, Hatfield, AL9 5JY |
| 0345 677 9344 |
| Distance: 1.95 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Hatfield Extra |
| Tesco St Albans Jersey Farm Express |
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| St Bredlades Place, Jersey Farm Estate, St Albans, AL4 9RG |
| 0345 026 9165 |
| Distance: 3.17 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco St Albans Jersey Farm Express |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 01707 | HATFIELD - LNHAT | P21 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 23.2 | 13.2 | >=30 | Y | 5 |
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 Andrew Lewin |
| Details for the MP Andrew Lewin on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Andrew Lewin on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Andrew Lewin won with a majority of 3,799 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 75,259 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Hatfield South West &Welham Green and Hatfield South Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Hertfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School, Welham Green
Address: St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School, Welham Green, Dellsome Lane, Welham Green, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 7NE
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 01707276725
Countess Anne Church of England School
Address: Countess Anne Church of England School, School Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8AX
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: 01707262840
Oak View Primary and Nursery School
Address: Oak View Primary and Nursery School, Woods Avenue, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8NW
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: 01707280590
St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School
Address: St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School, Woods Avenue, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8NN
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: 01707263969
The Ryde School
Address: The Ryde School, Pleasant Rise, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5DR
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: 01707267333
De Havilland Primary School
Address: De Havilland Primary School, Travellers Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8TQ
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact:
Howe Dell Primary School
Address: Howe Dell Primary School, The Runway, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9AH
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: 01707263291
Hatfield Community Free School
Address: Hatfield Community Free School, Briars Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8ES
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 01707276018
Birchwood Avenue Primary School
Address: Birchwood Avenue Primary School, Birchwood Avenue, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0PS
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: 01707262503
Green Lanes Primary School
Address: Green Lanes Primary School, Green Lanes, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9JY
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: 01707262556
England Secondary Schools
Onslow St Audrey's School
Address: Onslow St Audrey's School, Old Rectory Drive, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8AB
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact:
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School
Address: Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School, Woods Avenue, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8NL
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: 01707275331
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
NORTHDOWN ROAD SURGERY
Address: 2 NORTHDOWN ROAD, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL10 8JZ
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 263608
UNI OF HERTS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: COLLEGE LANE, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL10 9AB
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 284444
BURVILL HOUSE SURGERY
Address: 52-54 DELLFIELD ROAD, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL10 8HP
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 269091
LISTER HOUSE SURGERY
Address: THE COMMON, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL10 0NL
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 283450
WRAFTON HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 9-11 WELLFIELD ROAD, HATFIELD, AL10 0BS
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: :
WRAFTON HOUSE SURGERY
Address: 9-11 WELLFIELD ROAD, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL10 0BS
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 265454
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
VIVID INTERNATIONAL
Address: UNIT 93, THE GALLERIA, COMET WAY, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL10 0XR
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HATFIELD)
Address: 70 TOWN CENTRE, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL10 0JW
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (HATFIELD)
Address: 80 TOWN CENTRE, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL10 0JW
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS AT TESCO (HATFIELD)
Address: MOUNT PLEASANT, OLDINGS CORNER, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL9 5JY
Distance: 1.95 miles
Contact: :
DAVID THOMSON OPTOMETRIST
Address: 74 PINE GROVE, BROOKMANS PARK, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL9 7BW
Distance: 2.61 miles
Contact: :
M&S OPTICIANS - LONDON COLNEY
Address: COLNEY FIELDS SHOPPING PARK, LONDON COLNEY, ST. ALBANS, AL2 1AB
Distance: 3.12 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Hatfield (Herts) Station is 1.24 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.
Welham Green Station is 1.27 miles away.
Address: Welham Green station, Travellers Green, Welham Green, Hertfordshire, AL9 7HF
Welham Green is situated on the East Coast Main Line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern).
Welham Green Station is staffed on a part time basis.