West Common is a street located in the town of Harpenden. The street has a length of approximately 1,435 metres.
The street is located within the St. Albans 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 37321355 and 37318244 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of AL5 2QJ, AL5 2LD, AL5 2JW, AL5 2JQ, AL5 2JN, AL5 2JG, AL5 2JD, AL5 2FL, AL5 2JJ, AL5 2JH and AL5 2FN.
It is located within the county of Hertfordshire, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 23.62 miles North West from central London., 3.8 miles North from St Albans, 5.7 miles South East from Luton and 19.59 miles East from Aylesbury.
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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.
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Budget Friendly Hotels near West Common
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Luton South M1 J9 Address: London Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.05 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn St Albans City Centre Address: 1 Adelaide Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.61 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Hemel Hempstead Gateway Address: Maylands Ave, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4SQ Telephone: 0871 984 6360 Visit Hotel Page |
5.04 |
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4: Name:Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport Address: 2 Percival Way, Luton Airport Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.05 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Luton Airport Address: Osborne Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.16 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Forest Knight | 120 Bunns Ln, London NW7 2AS | Visit Website |
| Space Lettings | 1 Station Road, Harpenden, AL5 4SA | Visit Website |
| Savills | 2 Station Road, Harpenden, AL5 4SD | Visit Website |
| Savills Lettings | 2 Station Road, Harpenden, AL5 4SD | Visit Website |
| Ashtons | 10 High Street, Harpenden, AL5 2TB | Visit Website |
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| Police Force: Hertfordshire |
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Location Details
| West Common | |
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| Latitude | 51.805408 |
| Longitude | -0.354305 |
| OS Easting (X): | 513452 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 213193 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL135132 |
Roads that have a Junction with West Common
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Redbourn Lane (B487) | junction |
| Greyfriars Lane | pseudo node |
| Redcote End | junction |
| St Albans Road (A1081) | junction |
| Leyton Road | junction |
| St Albans Road (A1081) | junction |
| West Common Way | junction |
| St Albans Road (A1081) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:06 |
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| Sunset | 16:02 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Rothamsted 31 December 2024 at 09:00 (0.27 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 7.4°C (88.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00120360 & E00120338 |
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| ONS Area Name | Multi-Ethnic Professionals with Families & Indian Tech Achievers |
| Average Age | 43.10 & 45.06 |
| Area Population | 1779.00 & 1736.00 |
| Male Population | 853.00 & 859.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 926.00 & 877.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 17 & # (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01023701 &E01023696 |
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| LSOA Name: | St Albans 003C &St Albans 005B |
| SOA Code: | 3c &8a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004926 &E02004928 |
| MSOA Name: | St Albans 003 &St Albans 005 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Waitrose Harpenden |
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| 3 Leyton Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2TJ |
| 01582 765161 |
| Distance: 0.72 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Harpenden |
| Sainsburys Harpenden |
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| 31 High Street, Harpenden, England, AL5 2RU |
| 01582 763558 |
| Distance: 0.74 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Harpenden |
| Tesco Harpenden Luton Rd Express |
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| 95-101 Luton Rd, Harpenden, AL5 3BB |
| 0345 610 6309 |
| Distance: 1.36 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Harpenden Luton Rd Express |
| Tesco Harpenden Esso Express |
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| Lower Luton Rd, Batford, Harpenden, AL5 5AL |
| 0345 677 9331 |
| Distance: 1.44 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Harpenden Esso Express |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 01582 | HARPENDEN - SMHR | P32 | FTTC |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of St Albans |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Civic Centre, St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire &AL1 3JE |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01727 866 100 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Hitchin and Harpenden |
| 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: Harpenden West &Harpenden South Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Hertfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
High Beeches Primary School
Address: High Beeches Primary School, Aldwickbury Crescent, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5SD
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 01582767966
Sauncey Wood Primary School
Address: Sauncey Wood Primary School, Pickford Hill, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5HL
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: 01582621514
Crabtree Junior School
Address: Crabtree Junior School, Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5PU
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01582623501
Crabtree Infants' School
Address: Crabtree Infants' School, Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5PU
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact:
Crabtree Junior School
Address: Crabtree Junior School, Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5PU
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact:
Manland Primary School
Address: Manland Primary School, Sauncey Avenue, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4QW
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 01582713452
The Lea Primary School and Nursery
Address: The Lea Primary School and Nursery, Moorland Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4LE
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: 01582767939
The Grove Infant and Nursery School
Address: The Grove Infant and Nursery School, Dark Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1QD
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: 01582761849
The Grove Junior School
Address: The Grove Junior School, Dark Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1QB
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 01582760031
Roundwood Primary School
Address: Roundwood Primary School, Roundwood Park, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3AD
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: 01582460756
Harpenden Academy
Address: Harpenden Academy, 25 Vaughan Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4EL
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: 01582716910
St Dominic Catholic Primary School
Address: St Dominic Catholic Primary School, St Dominic Catholic Primary School, Southdown Road, HARPENDEN, Hertfordshire, AL5 1PF
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: 01582760047
St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School
Address: St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School, Church Green, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2TP
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 01582623620
Redbourn Primary School
Address: Redbourn Primary School, Long Cutt, Redbourn, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 7EX
Distance: 2.16 miles
Contact: 01582792341
England Secondary Schools
St Albans Girls' School
Address: St Albans Girls' School, Sandridgebury Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6DB
Distance: 2.61 miles
Contact: 01727853134
Sir John Lawes School
Address: Sir John Lawes School, Manland Way, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4QP
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: 01582760043
Sir John Lawes School
Address: Sir John Lawes School, Manland Way, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4QP
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact:
St George's School
Address: St George's School, Sun Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4TD
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01582765477
Roundwood Park School
Address: Roundwood Park School, Roundwood Park, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3AE
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 01582765344
Roundwood Park School
Address: Roundwood Park School, Roundwood Park, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3AE
Distance: 1.29 miles
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Nearest Hospitals
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
VILLAGE SURGERY
Address: AMENBURY LANE, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2BT
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712021
DAVENPORT HOUSE SURGERY
Address: DAVENPORT HOUSE, BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4HX
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 767821
DAVENPORT HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: DAVENPORT HOUSE, BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, AL5 4HX
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: :
ELMS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 5 STEWART ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4QA
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 767444
REDBOURN HC MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, 1 HAWKES DRIVE, REDBOURN, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7BL
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: :
PARKBURY SURGERY
Address: 18 HOPKINS CRESCENT, SANDRIDGE, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 9DB
Distance: 2.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01727 847968
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
ALLDERS OPTICIANS (HARPENDEN)
Address: 17A STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, AL5 4SQ
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: :
20/20 EYECARE
Address: 20 STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4SE
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: :
HARPENDEN EYE CENTRE
Address: 1A LEYTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2TJ
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: :
SKYE OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 1 BOWERS PARADE, HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2SH
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: :
LYDON SHIRAZI OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 1/2 KINSBOURNE COURT, 96-100 LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3BL
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: :
REDBOURN EYECARE
Address: 78 HIGH STREET, REDBOURN, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7LN
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Harpenden Station is 0.66 miles away.
Address: Harpenden station, Station Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4SP
Harpenden is situated on the East Midland Main Line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink).
Harpenden Station is staffed on a full time basis.
St Albans City Station is 3.96 miles away.
Address: St Albans station, Station Way, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5HE
St Albans City is situated on the East Midland Main Line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink).
St Albans City Station is staffed on a full time basis.