The Close is a street located in the town of Harpenden. The street has a length of approximately 496 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 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 Numbers of 37315374, 37317116 and 37326079 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of AL5 3NE, AL5 3ND and AL5 3NB.
It is located within the county of Hertfordshire, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 25.71 miles North West from central London., 3.62 miles South from Luton, 5.79 miles North from St Albans and 18.38 miles East from Aylesbury.
THE CLOSE is within the Post Town of HARPENDEN
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Map of The Close
| Street Crime (updated 02/11/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004924 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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| Walking Distances | ||
| 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 |
1.78 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Luton Airport Address: Osborne Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.11 |
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3: Name:Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport Address: 2 Percival Way, Luton Airport Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.20 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Luton Town Centre Address: Regent Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.56 |
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5: Name:easyHotel London Luton Address: 40A Guilford Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.76 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for The Close
UPRN: 10024118888
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 2012 onwards
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10024118889
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080837209
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080837211
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080837212
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080837213
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: unknown
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080837216
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080837218
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080837227
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 2012 onwards
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080837228
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080837231
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080837232
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling fo
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 2022
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 100080837233
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080837234
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080837235
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080837239
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080837240
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080837242
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080837243
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080837244
EPC Current: F
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10093186902
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: unknown
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: U
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 100080837248
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080837251
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: U
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080837253
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £890,000 | £395,000 | £780,500 | 5 |
| 2016 | £675,000 | £675,000 | £675,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £665,000 | £100,000 | £346,000 | 5 |
| 2018 | £440,000 | £440,000 | £440,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £665,000 | £665,000 | £665,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £950,000 | £950,000 | £950,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £785,000 | £1,335,000 | £1,060,000 | 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 |
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| Classic Sovereign | 70C High Street, Harpenden, Herts, AL5 2SP | Visit Website |
| Allsopp Estate Agents | 73 High street Harpenden, AL5 2SL | |
| The Land Office | 65 Station Road, Harpenden, AL5 2SL | Visit Website |
| Home County Sales and Lettings | Burgundy House, 22 The Foresters, Harpenden, AL5 2FB | Visit Website |
| Strutt & Parker | 49 High Street, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2SJ | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Hertfordshire |
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Location Details
| The Close | |
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| Latitude | 51.830446 |
| Longitude | -0.382594 |
| OS Easting (X): | 511440 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 215934 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL114159 |
Known Residential Addresses for The Close
- 38
- 22
- 20A
- 34A
- 2
- 33
- 1
- 29
- 1A
- 34
Roads that have a Junction with The Close
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Shepherds Way | pseudo node |
| Luton Road (A1081) | junction |
| Luton Road (A1081) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:04 |
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| Sunset | 15:55 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Rothamsted 21 December 2024 at 11:00 (1.90 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 8.1°C (93.3%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00120319 & E00120316 |
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| ONS Area Name | Ageing in Suburbia |
| Average Age | 38.56 |
| Area Population | 1474.00 |
| Male Population | 723.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 751.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 3 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01023694 |
|---|---|
| LSOA Name: | St Albans 001E |
| SOA Code: | 8a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004924 |
| MSOA Name: | St Albans 001 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Harpenden Luton Rd Express |
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| 95-101 Luton Rd, Harpenden, AL5 3BB |
| 0345 610 6309 |
| Distance: 0.86 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Harpenden Luton Rd Express |
| Waitrose Harpenden |
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| 3 Leyton Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2TJ |
| 01582 765161 |
| Distance: 1.49 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Harpenden |
| Sainsburys Harpenden |
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| 31 High Street, Harpenden, England, AL5 2RU |
| 01582 763558 |
| Distance: 1.51 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Harpenden |
| Tesco Harpenden Esso Express |
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| Lower Luton Rd, Batford, Harpenden, AL5 5AL |
| 0345 677 9331 |
| Distance: 1.83 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Harpenden Esso Express |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01582 | HARPENDEN - SMHR | P22 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 20.4 | 20.4 | >=30 | Y | 3 |
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 North Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Hertfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Manland Primary School
Address: Manland Primary School, Sauncey Avenue, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4QW
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: 01582713452
The Lea Primary School and Nursery
Address: The Lea Primary School and Nursery, Moorland Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4LE
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01582767939
Roundwood Primary School
Address: Roundwood Primary School, Roundwood Park, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3AD
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 01582460756
Harpenden Academy
Address: Harpenden Academy, 25 Vaughan Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4EL
Distance: 1.58 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: 1.90 miles
Contact: 01582760047
St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School
Address: St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School, Church Green, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2TP
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: 01582623620
Wood End School
Address: Wood End School, Yeomans Avenue, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3EF
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: 01582761636
England Secondary Schools
St George's School
Address: St George's School, Sun Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4TD
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: 01582765477
Roundwood Park School
Address: Roundwood Park School, Roundwood Park, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3AE
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 01582765344
Roundwood Park School
Address: Roundwood Park School, Roundwood Park, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3AE
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| Spire Harpenden Hospital |
|---|
| Address: Spire Harpenden Hospital, Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, |
| Independent Sector |
| Spire Healthcare |
| Telephone: 01582 763191 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 1.55 (miles) |
| Directions from to Spire Harpenden Hospital |
| Harpenden Memorial Hospital |
|---|
| Address: Carlton Road, Harpenden, AL5 4TA, |
| Independent Sector |
| Luton and Dunstable University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 2.4 (miles) |
| Directions from to Harpenden Memorial Hospital |
| St Albans City Hospital |
|---|
| Address: Waverley Road, St. Albans, AL3 5PN, |
| NHS Sector |
| West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01727 866122 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 8.26 (miles) |
| Directions from to St Albans City Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
PURE DENTISTRY LIMITED
Address: 399 LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3NF
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: :
HARPENDEN DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 171 LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3BN
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
WAYSIDE DENTAL PRACTIC
Address: 2 DOUGLAS ROAD, HARPENDEN, AL5 2EW
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: :
HARPENDEN ORTHODONTICS LLP
Address: HARPENDEN ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, 60-62 HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2SP
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: :
BOWERS WAY DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 29 BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4EP
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: :
SPECIAL CARE DENTAL
Address: CARLTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4TA
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
ELMS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 5 STEWART ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4QA
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 767444
DAVENPORT HOUSE SURGERY
Address: DAVENPORT HOUSE, BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4HX
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 767821
DAVENPORT HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: DAVENPORT HOUSE, BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, AL5 4HX
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: :
VILLAGE SURGERY
Address: AMENBURY LANE, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2BT
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712021
REDBOURN HC MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, 1 HAWKES DRIVE, REDBOURN, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7BL
Distance: 2.28 miles
Contact: :
MARKYATE SURGERY
Address: 1 HICKS ROAD, MARKYATE, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8LJ
Distance: 3.28 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BOOTS
Address: 23-25 HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2RU
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: :
SPRINGFIELD PHARMACY
Address: 19 HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2RU
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712104
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 3 LEYTON GREEN, HARPENDEN, AL5 2TE
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 760624
TOPKINS PHARMACY
Address: 6 STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4SE
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712708
CROWN PHARMACY
Address: 65 HIGH STREET, REDBOURN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7LN
Distance: 2.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 792203
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 136 SOUTHDOWN ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 1PU
Distance: 2.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712783
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
LYDON SHIRAZI OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 1/2 KINSBOURNE COURT, 96-100 LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3BL
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
SKYE OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 1 BOWERS PARADE, HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2SH
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: :
HARPENDEN EYE CENTRE
Address: 1A LEYTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2TJ
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: :
20/20 EYECARE
Address: 20 STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4SE
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: :
ALLDERS OPTICIANS (HARPENDEN)
Address: 17A STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, AL5 4SQ
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: :
REDBOURN EYECARE
Address: 78 HIGH STREET, REDBOURN, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7LN
Distance: 2.24 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Harpenden Station is 1.69 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.
Luton Airport Parkway Station is 2.99 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.