The Close in the village of Markyate
About The Close
The Close is a street located in the village of Markyate. It uses the postcode AL3 8NG. The street has a length of approximately 61 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Hertfordshire is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Dacorum 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 10317127 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Hertfordshire, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 27.54 miles North West from central London., 3.69 miles South West from Luton, 7.66 miles North West from St Albans and 15.2 miles East from Aylesbury.
THE CLOSE is within the Post Town of ST. ALBANS
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Map of The Close
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004856 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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Postcodes for The Close |
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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 Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Luton South M1 J9 Address: London Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.79 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Dunstable South A5 Address: Watling Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.87 |
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3: Name:Holiday Inn Express Dunstable Address: Vinci Site, London Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.32 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Luton Town Centre Address: Regent Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.43 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Luton Airport Address: Osborne Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.60 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £327,500 | £327,500 | £327,500 | 1 |
| 2017 | £425,000 | £392,500 | £408,750 | 2 |
| 2019 | £380,000 | £380,000 | £380,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £400,000 | £415,000 | £407,500 | 2 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Town & Country | 1 Manor Road Caddington Luton LU1 4EE | Visit Website |
| VA Property Consultants | 93-95 Castle Street Luton LU1 3AJ | Visit Website |
| Urban Evolution | 4 Dumfries Street, Luton, LU1 5FT | |
| my estate | 68 Wellington Street, Luton,LU1 5AA | Visit Website |
| Abbey Property Agents | 289P Dallow Road, Luton,LU1 1TF | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Hertfordshire |
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Location Details
| The Close | |
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| Latitude | 51.833864 |
| Longitude | -0.457507 |
| OS Easting (X): | 506271 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 216202 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL063162 |
Roads that have a Junction with The Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| London Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:57 |
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| Sunset | 16:33 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Rothamsted 2 November 2024 at 12:00 (4.56 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 12.8°C (89.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00119028 |
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| ONS Area Name | Self-Sufficient Retirement |
| Average Age | 39.91 |
| Area Population | 1448.00 |
| Male Population | 733.00 (51%) |
| Female Population | 715.00 (49%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01023432 |
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| LSOA Name: | Dacorum 001C |
| SOA Code: | 5b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004856 |
| MSOA Name: | Dacorum 001 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Luton Park St |
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| 51/61 Park Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3JX |
| 01582736357 |
| Distance: 3.6 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Luton Park St |
| Tesco Luton Metro |
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| 57 Luton Mall, Luton, LU1 2LL |
| 0345 677 9437 |
| Distance: 3.63 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Luton Metro |
| Sainsburys Luton |
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| 34 Dunstable Road, Luton, England, LU1 1DY |
| 01582 422662 |
| Distance: 3.69 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Luton |
| Iceland Luton Food Warehouse |
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| UNIT 7 LUTON RETAIL PARK, GYPSY LANE, LUTON, LU1 3JH |
| 01582731468 |
| Distance: 3.69 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Luton Food Warehouse |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01582 - Luton |
| Area Code: 01442 - Hemel Hempstead |
| Area Code: 01727 - St Albans |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 15.4 | 19.4 | 21.9 | Y | 9 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Dacorum |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Civic Centre, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire &HP1 1HH |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01442 228 000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Hemel Hempstead |
| The Member of Parliament is Victoria Collins |
| Details for the MP Victoria Collins on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Victoria Collins on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Victoria Collins won with a majority of 10,708 the result was LD gain from Con. The total electorate was 72,242 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Watling Ward |
| Parish: Markyate Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Hertfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Flamstead Village School
Address: Flamstead Village School, Trowley Hill Road, Flamstead, 59 Trowley Hill Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 8DL
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: 01582840385
Slip End Village School
Address: Slip End Village School, Ross Way, Slip End, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4DD
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: 01582720152
Markyate Village School and Nursery
Address: Markyate Village School and Nursery, Cavendish Road, Markyate, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 8PT
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: 01582840537
Kensworth Church of England Academy
Address: Kensworth Church of England Academy, Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3RH
Distance: 2.17 miles
Contact: 01582872336
Kensworth Church of England Primary School
Address: Kensworth Church of England Primary School, Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3RH
Distance: 2.17 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| 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: 6.7 (miles) |
| Directions from to Spire Harpenden Hospital |
| Luton and Dunstable Hospital |
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| Address: Lewsey Road, Luton, LU4 0DZ, |
| NHS Sector |
| Luton and Dunstable University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01582 491166 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 6.8 (miles) |
| Directions from to Luton and Dunstable Hospital |
| Harpenden Memorial Hospital |
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| Address: Carlton Road, Harpenden, AL5 4TA, |
| Independent Sector |
| Luton and Dunstable University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 7.37 (miles) |
| Directions from to Harpenden Memorial Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
PURE DENTISTRY LIMITED
Address: 399 LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3NF
Distance: 3.19 miles
Contact: :
PETRIE TUCKER & PARTNERS LTD
Address: 2 ASHBURNHAM ROAD, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 1JL
Distance: 3.40 miles
Contact: :
IDH LIMITED
Address: 1 DUNSTABLE ROAD, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 1BB
Distance: 3.50 miles
Contact: :
LUTON DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 12A KING STREET, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 2DP
Distance: 3.51 miles
Contact: :
1A PEEL STREET [DENTAL PRACTICE]
Address: 1A PEEL STREET, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 2QR
Distance: 3.54 miles
Contact: :
MAPLE DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 29 UPPER GEORGE STREET, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 2RD
Distance: 3.55 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
MARKYATE SURGERY
Address: 1 HICKS ROAD, MARKYATE, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8LJ
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
CADDINGTON SURGERY
Address: 33 MANOR ROAD, CADDINGTON, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 4EE
Distance: 2.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 725673
DR P J WARD
Address: FARLEY HILL MEDICAL CENTRE, 5 MARKET SQUARE, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 5RD
Distance: 2.95 miles
Contact: :
WHIPPERLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 311 WHIPPERLEY RING, LUTON, LU1 5QY
Distance: 3.05 miles
Contact: :
THE MEDICI MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 3 WINDSOR STREET, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 3UA
Distance: 3.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 343220
CASTLE MEDICAL GROUP PRACTICE
Address: 27 CASTLE STREET, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 3AG
Distance: 3.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 729242
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
MARKYATE PHARMACY
Address: 40 HIGH STREET, MARKYATE, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8PB
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 840602
MEDIGREEN LTD
Address: 31 MANOR ROAD, CADDINGTON, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 4EE
Distance: 2.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 457800
FARLEY HILL CHEMIST
Address: 3-4 MARKET SQUARE, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 5RD
Distance: 2.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 721069
KAMSONS PHARMACY
Address: 1 WINDSOR STREET, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 3UA
Distance: 3.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 722984
KAMSONS PHARMACY
Address: 25 CASTLE STREET, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 3AG
Distance: 3.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 725855
ACORN PHARMACY
Address: 138 DALLOW ROAD, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 1NE
Distance: 3.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 727955
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Luton Airport Parkway Station is 3.76 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.
Luton Station is 3.83 miles away.
Address: Luton station, Station Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2LT
Luton is situated on the East Midland Main Line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink).
Luton Station is staffed on a full time basis.