The Drive is a street located in the village of Oaklands. The street has a length of approximately 259 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 Welwyn Hatfield 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 43017229 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of AL6 0TW and AL6 0TR.
It is located within the county of Hertfordshire, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 24.34 miles North from central London., 9.38 miles North East from St Albans, 9.94 miles East from Luton and 23.24 miles South East from Bedford.
THE DRIVE is within the Post Town of WELWYN
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Map of The Drive
| Street Crime (updated 02/11/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004980 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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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 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 |
3.41 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Stevenage Central Address: Six Hills Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.44 |
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3: Name:Holiday Inn Express Stevenage Address: Danestrete Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.62 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Welwyn Garden City Address: Stanborough Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.00 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Stevenage North Address: Coreys Mill Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.33 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for The Drive
UPRN: 100080990519
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080990521
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080990520
EPC Current: F
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080990523
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080990527
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 2003-2006
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080990528
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080990529
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 9
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080990530
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080990531
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080990532
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080990534
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: 100080990535
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: U
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10024373072
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 2007-2011
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080990536
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10095912565
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling fo
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 2023
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10095912566
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling fo
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 2023
Mains Gas: Unknown
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £499,000 | £499,000 | £499,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £695,000 | £695,000 | £695,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £583,000 | £763,000 | £747,000 | 3 |
| 2021 | £715,000 | £747,500 | £720,833 | 3 |
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 |
| Alexander Bond & Company | The Old Estates Office, Pondcroft Road, Knebworth, SG3 6DB | |
| Mather Marshall | 132 London Road, Knebworth, SG3 6EY | Visit Website |
| Halcyon House Ltd | 1 St. Martins Road, Knebworth, SG3 6ER | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Hertfordshire |
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| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| The Drive | |
|---|---|
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| Latitude | 51.848741 |
| Longitude | -0.185794 |
| OS Easting (X): | 524948 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 218287 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL249183 |
Known Residential Addresses for The Drive
- 2A
- 8
- 1
- 11
- 15
- 13
- 14
- 9
Roads that have a Junction with The Drive
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Heath Road | junction |
| Mardley Hill (B197) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:02 |
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| Sunset | 15:53 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Rothamsted 19 December 2024 at 02:00 (7.99 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 7.5°C (91.5%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00121691 |
|---|---|
| ONS Area Name | Comfortable Suburbia |
| Average Age | 43.63 |
| Area Population | 1416.00 |
| Male Population | 705.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 711.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 4 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01023965 |
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| LSOA Name: | Welwyn Hatfield 001A |
| SOA Code: | 8a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004980 |
| MSOA Name: | Welwyn Hatfield 001 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Welwyn Express |
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| 14 High St, Welwyn, AL6 9EQ |
| 0345 675 7012 |
| Distance: 1.77 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Welwyn Express |
| Tesco Stevenage Broadwater Superstore |
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| Broadwater Retail Park, London Rd, Stevenage, SG2 8DT |
| 0345 677 9114 |
| Distance: 2.48 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Stevenage Broadwater Superstore |
| Tesco Shire Park Express |
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| Tesco Store Ltd, Heart., ShirePark, Falcon Way, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1TW |
| 0345 610 6775 |
| Distance: 2.83 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Shire Park Express |
| Waitrose Welwyn Garden City |
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| Bridge Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6AB |
| 01707 373400 |
| Distance: 3.21 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Welwyn Garden City |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01438 | WELWYN - SMWEP | P3 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 16.8 | 3.8 | >=30 | Y | 9 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Welwyn Hatfield |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Council Offices, The Campus, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire &AL8 6AE |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01707 357 000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Welwyn Hatfield |
| The Member of Parliament is Andrew Lewin |
| Details for the MP Andrew Lewin on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Andrew Lewin on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Andrew Lewin won with a majority of 3,799 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 75,259 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Welwyn East Ward |
| Parish: Welwyn Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Hertfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth
Address: All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth, Hollybush Lane, Datchworth, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6RE
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01438812381
Knebworth Primary and Nursery School
Address: Knebworth Primary and Nursery School, Swangleys Lane, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6AA
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01438812184
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: 0.29 miles
Contact: 01438813267
Homerswood Primary and Nursery School
Address: Homerswood Primary and Nursery School, Kirklands, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 7RF
Distance: 2.28 miles
Contact: 01707320610
St John's CofE Primary School
Address: St John's CofE Primary School, Hertford Road, Digswell, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0BX
Distance: 2.10 miles
Contact: 01438714283
Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School
Address: Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School, Harwood Close, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 7AG
Distance: 2.34 miles
Contact: 01707322855
Oaklands Primary School
Address: Oaklands Primary School, Great North Road, Oaklands, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0PX
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: 01438715278
Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, 15 London Road, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 9DJ
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact: 01438714169
England Secondary Schools
Monk's Walk School
Address: Monk's Walk School, Knightsfield, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 7NL
Distance: 2.27 miles
Contact: 01707322846
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: 3.44 (miles) |
| Directions from to Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital |
| New QEII Hospital |
|---|
| Address: Howlands, Howlands, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4HQ, |
| NHS Sector |
| East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01438 314333 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 7.32 (miles) |
| Directions from to New QEII Hospital |
| Lister Hospital |
|---|
| Address: Coreys Mill Lane, Stevenage, SG1 4AB, |
| NHS Sector |
| East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01438 314333 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 8.63 (miles) |
| Directions from to Lister Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
KNEBWORTH DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 62 LONDON ROAD, KNEBWORTH, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG3 6HJ
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 3 STATION ROAD, KNEBWORTH, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG3 6AP
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: :
BROADWATER DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 302 BROADWATER CRESCENT, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 8EU
Distance: 2.27 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 171 KNIGHTSFIELD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 7QG
Distance: 2.47 miles
Contact: :
THE SURGERY
Address: 60 HIGH STREET, WATTON AT STONE, HERTFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG14 3SY
Distance: 3.08 miles
Contact: :
HYDEAN DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 HYDE GREEN, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 9XU
Distance: 3.10 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
KNEBWORTH & MARYMEAD PRACTICE
Address: 7 ST MARTINS ROAD, KNEBWORTH, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG3 6ER
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01438 812494
BRIDGE COTTAGE SURGERY
Address: 41 HIGH STREET, WELWYN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL6 9EF
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01438 715044
MARYMEAD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 18 SPRING DRIVE, MARYMEAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 8AZ
Distance: 2.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01438 218000
BROADWATER SURGERY
Address: 114 BROADWATER CRESCENT, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 8HW
Distance: 2.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01438 314519
ROEBUCK SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 114 BROADWATER CRESCENT, STEVENAGE, SG2 8HW
Distance: 2.47 miles
Contact: :
ROEBUCK SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 114 BROADWATER CRESCENT, STEVENAGE, SG2 8HW
Distance: 2.47 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
PHARMACY EXPRESS
Address: KNEBWORTH HEALTH CENTRE, 7 ST MARTINS ROAD, KNEBWORTH, SG3 6ER
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01438 813008
BARNES PHARMACY
Address: 40 HIGH STREET, WELWYN, AL6 9EQ
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01438 714104
BRIDGE COTTAGE PHARMACY
Address: BRIDGE COTTAGE SURGERY, 41 HIGH STREET, WELWYN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL6 9EF
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01438 840240
CODICOTE PHARMACY
Address: 123 HIGH STREET, CODICOTE, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 8UB
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01438 821418
WELL
Address: 241 BROADWATER CRESCENT, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 8ET
Distance: 2.31 miles
Contact: :
KNIGHTSFIELD PHARMACY
Address: 9 SHOPLANDS, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 7RH
Distance: 2.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 326754
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
CHRISTOPHER'S OPTICIANS LTD (KNEBWORTH)
Address: 7A STATION ROAD, KNEBWORTH, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG3 6AP
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: :
M&S OPTICIANS - STEVENAGE
Address: 5 ROARING MEG RETAIL PARK, LONDON ROAD, STEVENAGE, SG1 1XN
Distance: 3.04 miles
Contact: :
CARL ZEISS LTD
Address: WOODFIELD ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 1LU
Distance: 3.09 miles
Contact: :
LUXOTTICA RETAIL UK (BRIDGE ROAD)
Address: JOHN LEWIS, BRIDGE ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6TP
Distance: 3.27 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (WELWYN GARDEN CITY)
Address: 38-40 HOWARDS GATE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6PU
Distance: 3.34 miles
Contact: :
WELWYN GARDEN CITY VISION EXPRESS LTD
Address: 61 HOWARDSGATE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6BB
Distance: 3.35 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Knebworth Station is 1.25 miles away.
Address: Knebworth station, Park Lane, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6AT
Knebworth is situated on the East Coast Main Line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern).
Knebworth Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Welwyn North Station is 1.76 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.