Orchard Close is a street located in the village of Gosmore. It uses the postcode SG4 7RH. The street has a length of approximately 186 metres.
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 27912842 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 30.55 miles North from central London., 6.96 miles North East from Luton, 12.67 miles North from St Albans and 16.53 miles South East from Bedford.
ORCHARD CLOSE is within the Post Town of HITCHIN
Map of Orchard Close
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004922 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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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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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Orchard Close
UPRN: 100080803717
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080803718
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080803719
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080803720
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080803721
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080803722
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080803723
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080803724
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080803725
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100080803726
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080803727
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080803728
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080803729
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080803730
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080803732
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080803731
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080803733
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080803734
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080803735
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080803736
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080803738
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080803739
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100080803740
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100080803741
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080803742
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080803743
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080803744
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080803745
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080803746
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080803747
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080803748
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100080803749
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £232,500 | £232,500 | £232,500 | 1 |
| 2016 | £330,000 | £345,000 | £326,488 | 4 |
| 2017 | £386,011 | £386,011 | £386,011 | 1 |
| 2019 | £418,000 | £418,000 | £418,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £450,000 | £450,000 | £450,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £405,000 | £441,500 | £403,333 | 3 |
| 2022 | £450,000 | £785,000 | £673,333 | 3 |
| 2023 | £410,000 | £850,000 | £630,000 | 2 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Putterills | 32 Bridge Street, Hitchin, SG5 2DF | Visit Website |
| Leaders Lettings | 12 Sun Street, Hitchin SG5 1AE | Visit Website |
| D + J Lettings | 30 Sun Street, Hitchin, SG5 1AH | Visit Website |
| Michael Graham | 20 Bucklersbury, Hitchin, SG5 1BG | Visit Website |
| Churchill Retirement Living | Wratten Road West, Hitchin, SG5 2EJ | Visit Website |
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Location Details
| Orchard Close | |
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| Latitude | 51.930028 |
| Longitude | -0.271967 |
| OS Easting (X): | 518799 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 227182 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL188272 |
Known Residential Addresses for Orchard Close
- 1A
- 16A
- 1B
- 26
- 30
- 14
- 1
- 11
- 2
- 40
- 32
- 25
Roads that have a Junction with Orchard Close
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Mill Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:05 |
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| Sunset | 16:07 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Rothamsted 5 January 2025 at 05:00 (9.32 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 0.6°C (99.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00119969 |
|---|---|
| ONS Area Name | Communal Retirement |
| Average Age | 45.77 |
| Area Population | 1177.00 |
| Male Population | 546.00 (46%) |
| Female Population | 631.00 (54%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 5 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01023622 |
|---|---|
| LSOA Name: | North Hertfordshire 014B |
| SOA Code: | 2a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004922 |
| MSOA Name: | North Hertfordshire 014 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Hitchin |
|---|
| Queen Street, Hitchin, SG4 9TY |
| 01462 663400 |
| Distance: 1.09 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Hitchin |
| Iceland Hitchin |
|---|
| 21 Churchgate, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1DN |
| 01462432320 |
| Distance: 1.22 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Hitchin |
| Waitrose Hitchin |
|---|
| The Lairage, Bedford Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1HF |
| 01462 423399 |
| Distance: 1.44 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Hitchin |
| Sainsburys Hitchin |
|---|
| Whinbush Road, Hitchin, England, SG5 1PU |
| 01462 454833 |
| Distance: 1.47 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 | P25 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 5.4 | 4.7 | 25 | Y | 22 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| 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: St Ippolyts Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Hertfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Wymondley Junior Mixed and Infant School
Address: Wymondley Junior Mixed and Infant School, Siccut Road, Little Wymondley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 7HN
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: 01438354583
Mary Exton Primary School
Address: Mary Exton Primary School, St Michael's Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0QA
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: 01462456997
St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School
Address: St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School, Ashbrook Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 7PB
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: 01462432080
Whitehill Junior School
Address: Whitehill Junior School, Whitehill Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9HT
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: 01462621313
Highbury Infant School and Nursery
Address: Highbury Infant School and Nursery, Standhill Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9AG
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: 01462630500
Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School
Address: Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School, Gaping Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2JQ
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: 01462456737
England Secondary Schools
Hitchin Girls' School
Address: Hitchin Girls' School, Highbury Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RS
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: 01462621300
Hitchin Boys' School
Address: Hitchin Boys' School, Grammar School Walk, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1JB
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: 01462432181
Nearest Hospitals
| Pinehill Hospital |
|---|
| Address: Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 9QZ, |
| Independent Sector |
| Ramsay Healthcare UK Operations Limited |
| Telephone: 01462 427218 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 2.33 (miles) |
| Directions from to Pinehill Hospital |
| Cygnet Hospital Stevenage |
|---|
| Address: Graveley Road, Stevenage, |
| Independent Sector |
| Cygnet Health Care Limited |
| Telephone: 01438 342942 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.97 (miles) |
| Directions from to Cygnet Hospital Stevenage |
| Lister Hospital |
|---|
| Address: Coreys Mill Lane, Stevenage, SG1 4AB, |
| NHS Sector |
| East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01438 314333 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 4.1 (miles) |
| Directions from to Lister Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
BUCKLERSBURY (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 27 BUCKLERSBURY, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1BG
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: :
TILEHOUSE DENTAL CARE CLINIC
Address: 19 TILEHOUSE STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 2DY
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: :
NO 1 HIGH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, SG5 1BH
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: :
MR N F FARYAD
Address: 7 HIGHBURY ROAD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 9RW
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: :
37A HERMITAGE ROAD [THE DENTAL SURGERY]
Address: 37A HERMITAGE ROAD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1BY
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: :
OLD PARK DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 72 OLD PARK ROAD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 2JT
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
HERTFORDSHIRE SPECIAL ALLOCATION SCHEME
Address: THE TREATMENT CENTRE, PORTMILL HOUSE, PORTMILL LANE, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1DJ
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: tel: 0333 2001220
THE PORTMILL SURGERY
Address: 114 QUEEN STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 9TH
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 434246
ORFORD LODGE
Address: 100 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1ND
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: :
BANCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BANCROFT COURT, 30-35 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1LH
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 654040
COURTENAY HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: COURTENAY HOUSE, BANCROFT COURT, HITCHIN, SG5 1LH
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: :
REGAL CHAMBERS SURGERY
Address: 50 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1LL
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 453232
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BOOTS
Address: 7 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1BH
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 432612
NU-CROSS CHEMIST
Address: 8 HERMITAGE ROAD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1BS
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 459347
BELL CHEMIST
Address: 21B BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1JW
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 450101
CARERX
Address: UNITS 1-5, REAR OF 95-98, BANCROFT, HITCHIN, SG5 1NQ
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 457707
BANCROFT PHARMACY
Address: 41 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, SG5 1LA
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 437689
CROSS CHEMIST
Address: 8 REDHILL ROAD, WESTMILL ESTATE, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 2NQ
Distance: 1.92 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 456169
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
RUSSELL NEEDLEMAN OPTICIANS (HITCHIN)
Address: 11 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1BH
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: :
SHEPHARD & AKAY OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 5 CHURCHYARD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1HR
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (HITCHEN)
Address: 23 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1AT
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (HITCHIN)
Address: 27 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1AT
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HITCHIN)
Address: 22 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1AT
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: :
HITCHIN VISION CARE - HITCHIN
Address: 3 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1JQ
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Hitchin Station is 1.65 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 3.39 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.