About Chequers
Chequers is a street located in the town of Welwyn Garden City. The street has a length of approximately 2,253 metres.
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 43003574 and 43003573 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of AL7 4TA and AL7 4SJ.
It is located within the county of Hertfordshire, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 19.97 miles North from central London., 6.12 miles East from St Albans, 11.15 miles South East from Luton and 26.1 miles East from Aylesbury.
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Map of Chequers
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Budget Friendly Hotels near Chequers
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Welwyn Garden City Address: Stanborough Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.74 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Welwyn Garden City Address: Gate House, Fretherne Rd, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6RD Telephone: 0871 984 6536 Visit Hotel Page |
1.27 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Hatfield Address: Comet Way, Lemsford Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.56 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Hatfield Central Address: Hatfield Business Park, Comet Way, Hatfield, AL10 0XR Telephone: 0871 984 6316 Visit Hotel Page |
2.00 |
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5: Name:Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22 Address: Colney Field Retail Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.58 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Carnegie | 131 Handside Lane Welwyn Garden City AL8 6TA | Visit Website |
| Nicholas Humphreys | 82 Great North Road, Hatfield, AL9 5BL | Visit Website |
| Martin & Co | 16 Howardsgate Welwyn Garden City AL8 6BQ | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Hertfordshire |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Chequers | |
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| Latitude | 51.782544 |
| Longitude | -0.204630 |
| OS Easting (X): | 523832 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 210894 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL238109 |
Roads that have a Junction with Chequers
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Ascots Lane | junction |
| Mill Green Lane | junction |
| Mill Green Lane | junction |
| Mill Green Lane | junction |
| Hertford Road (A414) | junction |
| Hertford Road (A1000) | pseudo node |
| Chequersfield | roundabout |
| Howlands | roundabout |
| Woodhall Lane | junction |
| Broadwater Road (A1000) | roundabout |
| Burrowfield | junction |
| Hitherbaulk | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:07 |
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| Sunset | 18:30 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Rothamsted 5 October 2024 at 18:00 (6.85 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 11.9°C (67.9%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00121561 |
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| ONS Area Name | Challenged Transitionaries |
| Average Age | 39.13 |
| Area Population | 1741.00 |
| Male Population | 855.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 886.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 30 (2%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01023940 |
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| LSOA Name: | Welwyn Hatfield 009B |
| SOA Code: | 3d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004988 |
| MSOA Name: | Welwyn Hatfield 009 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Hatfield Extra |
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| Mount Pleasant, Oldings Corner, Hatfield, AL9 5JY |
| 0345 677 9344 |
| Distance: 0.81 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Hatfield Extra |
| Iceland Welwyn Garden |
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| Unit A Long Croft House, Fretherne Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6PZ |
| 01707373096 |
| Distance: 1.23 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Welwyn Garden |
| Sainsburys Welwyn Garden City |
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| 44 Church Road, Welwyn Garden City, England, AL8 6SA |
| 01707 429200 |
| Distance: 1.29 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Welwyn Garden City |
| Waitrose Welwyn Garden City |
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| Bridge Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6AB |
| 01707 373400 |
| Distance: 1.47 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Welwyn Garden City |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01707 - Welwyn Garden City |
| Area Code: 01727 - St Albans |
| Area Code: 01920 - Ware |
| Area Code: 01438 - Stevenage |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 19.9 | 10.3 | >=30 | Y | 13 |
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: Peartree Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Hertfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Commonswood Primary & Nursery School
Address: Commonswood Primary & Nursery School, The Commons, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, Hertfordshire, AL7 4RU
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: 01707880420
Creswick Primary & Nursery School
Address: Creswick Primary & Nursery School, Sir John Newsom Way, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 4FL
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: 01707323038
Holwell Primary School
Address: Holwell Primary School, Holwell Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 3RP
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: 01707323716
Peartree Primary School
Address: Peartree Primary School, Peartree Primary School, Peartree Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 3XW
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact:
Our Lady Catholic Primary School
Address: Our Lady Catholic Primary School, Woodhall Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 3TF
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: 01707324408
Countess Anne Church of England School
Address: Countess Anne Church of England School, School Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8AX
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: 01707262840
The Ryde School
Address: The Ryde School, Pleasant Rise, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5DR
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 01707267333
Applecroft School
Address: Applecroft School, Applecroft Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6JZ
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: 01707323758
Applecroft School
Address: Applecroft School, Applecroft Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6JZ
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact:
Birchwood Avenue Primary School
Address: Birchwood Avenue Primary School, Birchwood Avenue, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0PS
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: 01707262503
Green Lanes Primary School
Address: Green Lanes Primary School, Green Lanes, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9JY
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: 01707262556
England Secondary Schools
Stanborough School
Address: Stanborough School, Lemsford Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6YR
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: 01707321755
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
HOLLYBUSH SURGERY
Address: 141 HOLLYBUSH LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4JS
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 328323
SPRING HOUSE HEALTH
Address: SPRING HOUSE SITE, ASCOTS LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4HL
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 294354
THE GARDEN CITY PRACTICE
Address: BIRDCROFT ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6EH
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 321500
PEARTREE LANE SURGERY
Address: 110 PEARTREE LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 3UJ
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 329292
HALL GROVE GROUP PRACTICE
Address: 4 HALL GROVE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4PL
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 328528
PARKWAY SURGERY
Address: 20 PARKWAY, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6HG
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 332233
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Welwyn Garden City Station is 1.28 miles away.
Address: Welwyn Garden City station, inside The Howard Centre shopping m, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6HA
Welwyn Garden City is situated on the East Coast Main Line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern).
Welwyn Garden City Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Hatfield (Herts) Station is 1.37 miles away.
Address: Hatfield station, 79 Great North Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5AB
Hatfield (Herts) is situated on the East Coast Main Line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern).
Hatfield (Herts) Station is staffed on a part time basis.