Desborough Drive is a street located in the village of Tewin Wood. The street has a length of approximately 436 metres.
The street is not publicly maintained and is unadopted which means that a private body or even the householder could be responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway. Check the status with your local council or enquire if the street is covered by a PUSWA (public utilities street works act).
The street is located within the East Hertfordshire District 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 12405129 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of AL6 0HQ, AL6 0HJ and AL6 0HH.
It is located within the county of Hertfordshire, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 22.96 miles North from central London., 9.26 miles North East from St Albans, 11.18 miles East from Luton and 24.81 miles South East from Bedford.
DESBOROUGH DRIVE is within the Post Town of WELWYN
Map of Desborough Drive
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004887 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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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 Desborough Drive
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Welwyn Garden City Address: Gate House, Fretherne Rd, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6RD Telephone: 0871 984 6536 Visit Hotel Page |
2.71 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Welwyn Garden City Address: Stanborough Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.25 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Stevenage Central Address: Six Hills Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.96 |
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4: Name:Holiday Inn Express Stevenage Address: Danestrete Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.09 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Hatfield Address: Comet Way, Lemsford Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.20 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Desborough Drive
UPRN: 100080757860
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080757858
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080757861
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: E
Habitable Rooms: 9
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080757863
EPC Current: F
EPC Potential: E
Habitable Rooms: 9
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080757865
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 10
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080757866
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 9
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 2007 onwards
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080757867
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 11
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080757868
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 10
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080757869
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080757871
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 11
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080757872
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080757873
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080757875
EPC Current: F
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 9
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080757876
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £961,000 | £1,175,000 | £1,068,000 | 2 |
| 2016 | £1,285,000 | £1,450,000 | £1,367,500 | 2 |
| 2018 | £1,000,000 | £1,000,000 | £1,000,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £1,305,000 | £1,305,000 | £1,305,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £925,000 | £925,000 | £925,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £1,575,000 | £1,875,000 | £1,725,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ouali Chriqy MNAEA - Personal Estate Agent | Queensland Avenue, London | Visit Website |
| Forest Knight | 120 Bunns Ln, London NW7 2AS | Visit Website |
| Crest Nicholson | Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1ET | Visit Website |
| Bryan Bishop & Partners | 6A, High Street, Welwyn, AL6 9EG | Visit Website |
| Spencer James Estates Ltd | Orion House Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1HH | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Hertfordshire |
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Location Details
| Desborough Drive | |
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| Latitude | 51.830393 |
| Longitude | -0.163867 |
| OS Easting (X): | 526510 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 216285 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL265163 |
Known Residential Addresses for Desborough Drive
- 4
- 20
- 12
- 18
- 1
- 11
- 9A
Roads that have a Junction with Desborough Drive
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Orchard Road | junction |
| West Riding | junction |
| Cowpers Way | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:05 |
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| Sunset | 16:02 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Rothamsted 31 December 2024 at 04:00 (8.54 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 7.7°C (82.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00119289 |
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| ONS Area Name | Ageing in Suburbia |
| Average Age | 44.88 |
| Area Population | 2277.00 |
| Male Population | 1123.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 1154.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 14 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01023485 |
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| LSOA Name: | East Hertfordshire 010A |
| SOA Code: | 2b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004887 |
| MSOA Name: | East Hertfordshire 010 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Welwyn Garden City Express |
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| Moors Walk, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2BQ |
| 0345 610 2725 |
| Distance: 2 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Welwyn Garden City Express |
| Tesco Shire Park Express |
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| Tesco Store Ltd, Heart., ShirePark, Falcon Way, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1TW |
| 0345 610 6775 |
| Distance: 2.01 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Shire Park Express |
| Tesco Welwyn Express |
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| 14 High St, Welwyn, AL6 9EQ |
| 0345 675 7012 |
| Distance: 2.19 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Welwyn Express |
| Morrisons Welwyn Garden City |
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| 40 Black Fan Road, Welwyn Garden City AL7 1RY |
| 01707 391358 |
| Distance: 2.25 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Welwyn Garden City |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
|---|
| Area Code: 01707 - Welwyn Garden City |
| Area Code: 01438 - Stevenage |
| Area Code: 01920 - Ware |
| Area Code: 01992 - Lea Valley |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 8 | 7.8 | 17.3 | N | 11 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of East Hertfordshire |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| The Causeway, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire &CM23 2EN |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01279 655 261 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
|---|
| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of North East Hertfordshire |
| The Member of Parliament is Chris Hinchliff |
| Details for the MP Chris Hinchliff on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Chris Hinchliff on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Chris Hinchliff won with a majority of 1,923 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 77,697 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Hertford Rural North Ward |
| Parish: Tewin Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Hertfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Tewin Cowper Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: Tewin Cowper Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Cannons Meadow, Tewin, Tewin Cowper Ce Primary School Va, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0JU
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: 01438717378
St Michael's Woolmer Green CofE VA Primary School
Address: St Michael's Woolmer Green CofE VA Primary School, London Road, Woolmer Green, Hertfordshire, SG3 6JP
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: 01438813267
St John's CofE Primary School
Address: St John's CofE Primary School, Hertford Road, Digswell, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0BX
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: 01438714283
Nearest Hospitals
| Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital |
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| Address: School Lane, Welwyn, AL6 9PW, |
| Independent Sector |
| Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01438 841800 |
| Distance: 4.06 (miles) |
| Directions from to Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital |
| New QEII Hospital |
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| Address: Howlands, Howlands, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4HQ, |
| NHS Sector |
| East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01438 314333 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 5.53 (miles) |
| Directions from to New QEII Hospital |
| Hertford County Hospital |
|---|
| Address: North Road, Hertford, SG14 1LP, |
| NHS Sector |
| East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01438 314333 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 6.4 (miles) |
| Directions from to Hertford County Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 55 MOORS WALK, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 2AX
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 171 KNIGHTSFIELD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 7QG
Distance: 2.04 miles
Contact: :
KNEBWORTH DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 62 LONDON ROAD, KNEBWORTH, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG3 6HJ
Distance: 2.29 miles
Contact: :
PEARTREE CLINIC WELWYN
Address: 43 PEARTREE LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 3UA
Distance: 2.50 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 3 STATION ROAD, KNEBWORTH, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG3 6AP
Distance: 2.64 miles
Contact: :
PARKWAY DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 18 PARKWAY, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6HG
Distance: 2.66 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
MOORS WALK SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 123 MOORS WALK, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL7 2BQ
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: :
MOORS WALK SURGERY
Address: 123 MOORS WALK, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 2BQ
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 335151
BRIDGE COTTAGE SURGERY
Address: 41 HIGH STREET, WELWYN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL6 9EF
Distance: 2.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01438 715044
KNEBWORTH & MARYMEAD PRACTICE
Address: 7 ST MARTINS ROAD, KNEBWORTH, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG3 6ER
Distance: 2.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01438 812494
PARKWAY SURGERY
Address: 20 PARKWAY, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6HG
Distance: 2.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 332233
PEARTREE LANE SURGERY
Address: 110 PEARTREE LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 3UJ
Distance: 2.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 329292
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
KNIGHTSFIELD PHARMACY
Address: 9 SHOPLANDS, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 7RH
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 326754
BOOTS
Address: 65 MOORS WALK, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 2BQ
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: :
CARE2HOMES
Address: UNIT 6 THE POLARIS CENTRE, 41 BROWNFIELDS, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 1AN
Distance: 2.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01727 236181
CARE2HOMES
Address: UNIT 6, THE POLARIS CENTRE, 41 BROWNFIELDS, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL7 1AN
Distance: 2.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01727 236181
BARNES PHARMACY
Address: 40 HIGH STREET, WELWYN, AL6 9EQ
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01438 714104
BRIDGE COTTAGE PHARMACY
Address: BRIDGE COTTAGE SURGERY, 41 HIGH STREET, WELWYN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL6 9EF
Distance: 2.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01438 840240
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
CARL ZEISS LTD
Address: WOODFIELD ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 1LU
Distance: 2.25 miles
Contact: :
LUXOTTICA RETAIL UK (BRIDGE ROAD)
Address: JOHN LEWIS, BRIDGE ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6TP
Distance: 2.63 miles
Contact: :
CHRISTOPHER'S OPTICIANS LTD (KNEBWORTH)
Address: 7A STATION ROAD, KNEBWORTH, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG3 6AP
Distance: 2.64 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (WELWYN GARDEN CITY)
Address: 38-40 HOWARDS GATE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6PU
Distance: 2.65 miles
Contact: :
WELWYN GARDEN CITY VISION EXPRESS LTD
Address: 61 HOWARDSGATE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6BB
Distance: 2.65 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (WELWYN GARDEN CITY)
Address: 55-57 HOWARDSGATE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6BB
Distance: 2.65 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Welwyn North Station is 1.30 miles away.
Address: Welwyn North station, Station Road, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0AS
Welwyn North is situated on the East Coast Main Line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern).
Welwyn North Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Watton-at-Stone Station is 2.60 miles away.
Address: Watton-at-Stone station, Station Road, Watton-at-Stone, Hertfordshire, SG14 3SH
Watton-at-Stone is situated on the Hertford loop line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern).
Watton-at-Stone Station is staffed on a part time basis.