About Hitchin Road
Hitchin Road is a street located in the village of Preston. It uses the postcode SG4 7TZ. The street has a length of approximately 182 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 North 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 27925318 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Hertfordshire, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 29.44 miles North from central London., 5.93 miles North East from Luton, 11.31 miles North from St Albans and 17.41 miles South East from Bedford.
HITCHIN ROAD is within the Post Town of HITCHIN
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Map of Hitchin Road
| Street Crime (updated 09/09/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004922 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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Postcodes for Hitchin Road |
| Walking Distances | ||
| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | £1,600,000 | £1,600,000 | £1,600,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £865,000 | £795,000 | £830,000 | 2 |
| 2021 | £475,000 | £744,000 | £746,000 | 4 |
| 2022 | £820,000 | £820,000 | £820,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £795,000 | £795,000 | £795,000 | 1 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Putterills | 32 Bridge Street, Hitchin, SG5 2DF | Visit Website |
| Churchill Retirement Living | Wratten Road West, Hitchin, SG5 2EJ | Visit Website |
| Leaders Lettings | 12 Sun Street, Hitchin SG5 1AE | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Hertfordshire |
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Location Details
| Hitchin Road | |
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| Latitude | 51.911563 |
| Longitude | -0.284113 |
| OS Easting (X): | 518013 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 225109 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL180251 |
Roads that have a Junction with Hitchin Road
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Preston Road | pseudo node |
| Chequers Lane | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:46 |
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| Sunset | 19:00 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Rothamsted 22 September 2024 at 05:00 (7.94 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 14.9°C (98.1%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00119983 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural Employment and Retirees |
| Average Age | 42.71 |
| Area Population | 1106.00 |
| Male Population | 544.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 562.00 (51%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01023625 |
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| LSOA Name: | North Hertfordshire 014E |
| SOA Code: | 2b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004922 |
| MSOA Name: | North Hertfordshire 014 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Hitchin |
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| Queen Street, Hitchin, SG4 9TY |
| 01462 663400 |
| Distance: 2.37 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Hitchin |
| Iceland Hitchin |
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| 21 Churchgate, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1DN |
| 01462432320 |
| Distance: 2.48 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Hitchin |
| Waitrose Hitchin |
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| The Lairage, Bedford Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1HF |
| 01462 423399 |
| Distance: 2.67 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Hitchin |
| Sainsburys Hitchin |
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| Whinbush Road, Hitchin, England, SG5 1PU |
| 01462 454833 |
| Distance: 2.76 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Hitchin |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01462 | HITCHIN - SMHI | P24 | FTTC |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of North Hertfordshire |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Council Offices, Gernon Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire &SG6 3JF |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01462 474000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Hitchin and Harpenden |
| The Member of Parliament is Alistair Strathern |
| Details for the MP Alistair Strathern on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Alistair Strathern on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Alistair Strathern won with a majority of 8,109 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 75,877 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Hitchwood &Offa and Hoo Ward |
| Parish: Preston Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Hertfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Preston Primary School
Address: Preston Primary School, Back Lane, Preston, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 7UJ
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: 01462451734
Nearest Hospitals
| Pinehill Hospital |
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| Address: Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 9QZ, |
| Independent Sector |
| Ramsay Healthcare UK Operations Limited |
| Telephone: 01462 427218 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 4.54 (miles) |
| Directions from to Pinehill Hospital |
| Lister Hospital |
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| Address: Coreys Mill Lane, Stevenage, SG1 4AB, |
| NHS Sector |
| East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01438 314333 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 5.1 (miles) |
| Directions from to Lister Hospital |
| Cygnet Hospital Stevenage |
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| Address: Graveley Road, Stevenage, |
| Independent Sector |
| Cygnet Health Care Limited |
| Telephone: 01438 342942 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 5.15 (miles) |
| Directions from to Cygnet Hospital Stevenage |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
BUCKLERSBURY (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 27 BUCKLERSBURY, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1BG
Distance: 2.43 miles
Contact: :
TILEHOUSE DENTAL CARE CLINIC
Address: 19 TILEHOUSE STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 2DY
Distance: 2.45 miles
Contact: :
NO 1 HIGH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, SG5 1BH
Distance: 2.53 miles
Contact: :
OLD PARK DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 72 OLD PARK ROAD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 2JT
Distance: 2.62 miles
Contact: :
37A HERMITAGE ROAD [THE DENTAL SURGERY]
Address: 37A HERMITAGE ROAD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1BY
Distance: 2.64 miles
Contact: :
MR N F FARYAD
Address: 7 HIGHBURY ROAD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 9RW
Distance: 2.68 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
WHITWELL SURGERY
Address: 60 HIGH STREET, WHITWELL, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 8AG
Distance: 2.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01438 871398
HERTFORDSHIRE SPECIAL ALLOCATION SCHEME
Address: THE TREATMENT CENTRE, PORTMILL HOUSE, PORTMILL LANE, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1DJ
Distance: 2.59 miles
Contact: tel: 0333 2001220
THE PORTMILL SURGERY
Address: 114 QUEEN STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 9TH
Distance: 2.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 434246
THE SYMONDS GREEN HEALTH CENTRE
Address: FILEY CLOSE, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG1 2JW
Distance: 2.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01438 364488
ORFORD LODGE
Address: 100 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1ND
Distance: 2.72 miles
Contact: :
BANCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BANCROFT COURT, 30-35 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1LH
Distance: 2.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 654040
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BOOTS
Address: 7 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1BH
Distance: 2.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 432612
NU-CROSS CHEMIST
Address: 8 HERMITAGE ROAD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1BS
Distance: 2.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 459347
MD CHEMIST
Address: 4 FILEY CLOSE, SYMONDS GREEN, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG1 2JW
Distance: 2.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01438 725368
BELL CHEMIST
Address: 21B BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1JW
Distance: 2.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 450101
CARERX
Address: UNITS 1-5, REAR OF 95-98, BANCROFT, HITCHIN, SG5 1NQ
Distance: 2.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 457707
BANCROFT PHARMACY
Address: 41 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, SG5 1LA
Distance: 2.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 437689
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Hitchin Station is 3.01 miles away.
Address: Hitchin station, Walsworth Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9UL
Hitchin is situated on the East Coast Main Line|Cambridge line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern).
Hitchin Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Stevenage Station is 3.35 miles away.
Address: Stevenage station, Lytton Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1XT
Stevenage is situated on the East Coast Main Line|Hertford loop line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern).
Stevenage Station is staffed on a full time basis.