About The Common
The Common is a street located in the town of Harpenden and in the village of Kinsbourne Green. The street has a length of approximately 809 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 Number of 37317137 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of AL5 3PE, AL5 3PD and AL5 3NT.
It is located within the county of Hertfordshire, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 25.87 miles North West from central London., 3.51 miles South from Luton, 5.91 miles North West from St Albans and 18.12 miles East from Aylesbury.
THE COMMON is within the Post Town of HARPENDEN
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Map of The Common
| Street Crime (updated 09/09/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOAs E02004924, E02004929 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
Green = Very Low Yellow = Low Orange = High Red = Very High |
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| Postcodes | ||
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Postcodes for The Common |
| Walking Distances | ||
| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £1,750,000 | £1,750,000 | £1,750,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £1,866,880 | £1,866,880 | £1,866,880 | 1 |
| 2016 | £1,750,000 | £1,750,000 | £1,750,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £3,000,000 | £3,000,000 | £3,000,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £2,975,000 | £2,975,000 | £2,975,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £1,250,000 | £1,250,000 | £1,250,000 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Hertfordshire |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| The Common | |
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| Latitude | 51.830968 |
| Longitude | -0.388679 |
| OS Easting (X): | 511020 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 215982 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL110160 |
Roads that have a Junction with The Common
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Annables Lane | junction |
| Derwent Road | junction |
| Luton Road (A1081) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:45 |
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| Sunset | 19:03 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Rothamsted 21 September 2024 at 05:00 (2.07 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 14.2°C (96.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00120316 & E00120457 |
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| ONS Area Name | Ageing in Suburbia & Rural White-Collar Workers |
| Average Age | 38.56 & 41.44 |
| Area Population | 1474.00 & 1517.00 |
| Male Population | 723.00 & 743.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 751.00 & 774.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 3 & 4 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01023694 &E01023725 |
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| LSOA Name: | St Albans 001E &St Albans 006D |
| SOA Code: | 8a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004924 &E02004929 |
| MSOA Name: | St Albans 001 &St Albans 006 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Harpenden Luton Rd Express |
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| 95-101 Luton Rd, Harpenden, AL5 3BB |
| 0345 610 6309 |
| Distance: 1.1 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Harpenden Luton Rd Express |
| Waitrose Harpenden |
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| 3 Leyton Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2TJ |
| 01582 765161 |
| Distance: 1.71 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Harpenden |
| Sainsburys Harpenden |
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| 31 High Street, Harpenden, England, AL5 2RU |
| 01582 763558 |
| Distance: 1.74 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Harpenden |
| Tesco Harpenden Esso Express |
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| Lower Luton Rd, Batford, Harpenden, AL5 5AL |
| 0345 677 9331 |
| Distance: 2.09 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 | P42 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 12.5 | 2.5 | >=30 | Y | 6 |
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 &Redbourn Ward |
| Parish: Harpenden Rural Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Hertfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Roundwood Primary School
Address: Roundwood Primary School, Roundwood Park, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3AD
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 01582460756
Harpenden Academy
Address: Harpenden Academy, 25 Vaughan Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4EL
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: 01582716910
St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School
Address: St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School, Church Green, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2TP
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: 01582623620
Wood End School
Address: Wood End School, Yeomans Avenue, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3EF
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: 01582761636
England Secondary Schools
St George's School
Address: St George's School, Sun Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4TD
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: 01582765477
Roundwood Park School
Address: Roundwood Park School, Roundwood Park, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3AE
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 01582765344
Roundwood Park School
Address: Roundwood Park School, Roundwood Park, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3AE
Distance: 1.01 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: 1.97 (miles) |
| Directions from to Spire Harpenden 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: 2.79 (miles) |
| Directions from to Harpenden Memorial Hospital |
| St Albans City Hospital |
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| Address: Waverley Road, St. Albans, AL3 5PN, |
| NHS Sector |
| West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01727 866122 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 8.46 (miles) |
| Directions from to St Albans City Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
PURE DENTISTRY LIMITED
Address: 399 LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3NF
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: :
HARPENDEN DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 171 LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3BN
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: :
WAYSIDE DENTAL PRACTIC
Address: 2 DOUGLAS ROAD, HARPENDEN, AL5 2EW
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: :
HARPENDEN ORTHODONTICS LLP
Address: HARPENDEN ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, 60-62 HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2SP
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: :
BOWERS WAY DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 29 BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4EP
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: :
HARPENDEN SMILES DENTAL STUDIO
Address: 1C LEYTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2TJ
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
VILLAGE SURGERY
Address: AMENBURY LANE, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2BT
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712021
ELMS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 5 STEWART ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4QA
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 767444
DAVENPORT HOUSE SURGERY
Address: DAVENPORT HOUSE, BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4HX
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 767821
DAVENPORT HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: DAVENPORT HOUSE, BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, AL5 4HX
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: :
REDBOURN HC MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, 1 HAWKES DRIVE, REDBOURN, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7BL
Distance: 2.26 miles
Contact: :
MARKYATE SURGERY
Address: 1 HICKS ROAD, MARKYATE, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8LJ
Distance: 3.02 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BOOTS
Address: 23-25 HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2RU
Distance: 1.76 miles
Contact: :
SPRINGFIELD PHARMACY
Address: 19 HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2RU
Distance: 1.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712104
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 3 LEYTON GREEN, HARPENDEN, AL5 2TE
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 760624
TOPKINS PHARMACY
Address: 6 STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4SE
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712708
CROWN PHARMACY
Address: 65 HIGH STREET, REDBOURN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7LN
Distance: 2.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 792203
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 136 SOUTHDOWN ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 1PU
Distance: 2.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712783
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Harpenden Station is 1.92 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 2.91 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.