Water Lane is a street located in the town of Hitchin. It uses the postcode SG5 1TX. The street has a length of approximately 150 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 27921099 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 32.31 miles North from central London., 7.99 miles North East from Luton, 14.42 miles North from St Albans and 14.98 miles South East from Bedford.
WATER LANE is within the Post Town of HITCHIN
Map of Water Lane
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004918 (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.
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Budget Friendly Hotels near Water Lane
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|
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1: Name:Premier Inn Hitchin Town Centre Address: Portmill Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.51 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Letchworth Garden City Address: Station Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.57 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Stevenage North Address: Coreys Mill Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.31 |
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4: Name:Holiday Inn Express Stevenage Address: Danestrete Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.89 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Stevenage Central Address: Six Hills Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.91 |
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Flats and Apartments in Water Lane
FLAT 1
FLAT 2
FLAT 3
FLAT 4
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Water Lane
UPRN: 100080807683
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100081256690
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 2007 onwards
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10023322735
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 2003-2006
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080807684
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: E
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080807685
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080807688
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100081128170
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100081128171
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100081128172
EPC Current: F
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Maisonette
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100081128174
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10023325008
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: U
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: U
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10023325009
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 2007-2011
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10023325010
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 2012 onwards
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10023325007
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: unknown
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: U
Mains Gas: Unknown
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £395,000 | £395,000 | £395,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £415,000 | £415,000 | £415,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £465,000 | £250,000 | £357,500 | 2 |
| 2022 | £600,000 | £600,000 | £600,000 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Belvoir | 32 Bancroft, Hitchin, SG5 1LA | Visit Website |
| Belvoir Sales | 32 Bancroft, Hitchin, SG5 1LA | Visit Website |
| Taylors Estate Agents | 108 Bancroft, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1NB | Visit Website |
| Stonegate Estates | 41 Hermitage Road Hitchin SG5 1BY | Visit Website |
| Putterills | 60 Hermitage Road, Hitchin, SG5 1DB | Visit Website |
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Location Details
| Water Lane | |
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| Latitude | 51.956071 |
| Longitude | -0.272779 |
| OS Easting (X): | 518674 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 230077 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL187301 |
Known Residential Addresses for Water Lane
- HULLSVIEW FLAT 2
- HULLSVIEW FLAT 4
- THE OAKS
- 1B
- 3
- THE MAPLES
- 2
Roads that have a Junction with Water Lane
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Baliol Road | junction |
| Periwinkle Lane | roundabout |
| Grove Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:06 |
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| Sunset | 16:00 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Rothamsted 30 December 2024 at 18:00 (10.97 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 6.9°C (85.6%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00119878 |
|---|---|
| ONS Area Name | Inner City Ethnic Mix |
| Average Age | 35.67 |
| Area Population | 1580.00 |
| Male Population | 804.00 (51%) |
| Female Population | 776.00 (49%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 17 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01023602 |
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| LSOA Name: | North Hertfordshire 010B |
| SOA Code: | 3d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004918 |
| MSOA Name: | North Hertfordshire 010 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Hitchin |
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| Whinbush Road, Hitchin, England, SG5 1PU |
| 01462 454833 |
| Distance: 0.36 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Hitchin |
| Tesco Hitchin Station Lyon Express |
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| Hitchin Station, Hitchin, SG4 9SP |
| 0345 671 9581 |
| Distance: 0.39 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Hitchin Station Lyon Express |
| Waitrose Hitchin |
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| The Lairage, Bedford Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1HF |
| 01462 423399 |
| Distance: 0.55 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Hitchin |
| Iceland Hitchin |
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| 21 Churchgate, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1DN |
| 01462432320 |
| Distance: 0.64 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Hitchin |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01462 | HITCHIN - SMHI | P18 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 15 | 16 | >=30 | Y | 9 |
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 |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| Ward: Hitchin Bearton Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Hertfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Purwell Primary School
Address: Purwell Primary School, Fairfield Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0PU
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01462432950
William Ransom Primary School
Address: William Ransom Primary School, Stuart Drive, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9QB
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 01462624777
Mary Exton Primary School
Address: Mary Exton Primary School, St Michael's Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0QA
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: 01462456997
Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School
Address: Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School, Cambridge Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0JP
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 01462622333
Strathmore Infant and Nursery School
Address: Strathmore Infant and Nursery School, Old Hale Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1XR
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: 01462459558
Ickleford Primary School
Address: Ickleford Primary School, Arlesey Road, Ickleford, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3TG
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01462459150
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
Address: St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin, Benslow Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RD
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: 01462459160
Whitehill Junior School
Address: Whitehill Junior School, Whitehill Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9HT
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 01462621313
Highbury Infant School and Nursery
Address: Highbury Infant School and Nursery, Standhill Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9AG
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 01462630500
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
Address: Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy, Fishponds Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1NS
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: 01462459215
Oughton Primary and Nursery School
Address: Oughton Primary and Nursery School, Mattocke Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2NZ
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 01462450716
Our Lady Catholic Primary School
Address: Our Lady Catholic Primary School, Old Hale Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1XT
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01462622555
Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School
Address: Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School, Gaping Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2JQ
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 01462456737
England Secondary Schools
Hitchin Girls' School
Address: Hitchin Girls' School, Highbury Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RS
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: 01462621300
Hitchin Boys' School
Address: Hitchin Boys' School, Grammar School Walk, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1JB
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: 01462432181
The Priory School
Address: The Priory School, Bedford Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2UR
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: 01462622300
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: 0.93 (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: 5.07 (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: 5.4 (miles) |
| Directions from to Lister Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 7 BANCROFT COURT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1LH
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 85 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1NQ
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: :
HITCHIN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC LIMITED
Address: 23 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1JW
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: :
THE MEWS
Address: 22 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1JW
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: :
37A HERMITAGE ROAD [THE DENTAL SURGERY]
Address: 37A HERMITAGE ROAD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1BY
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: :
MR N F FARYAD
Address: 7 HIGHBURY ROAD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 9RW
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
REGAL CHAMBERS SURGERY
Address: 50 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1LL
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 453232
BANCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BANCROFT COURT, 30-35 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1LH
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 654040
COURTENAY HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: COURTENAY HOUSE, BANCROFT COURT, HITCHIN, SG5 1LH
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: :
ORFORD LODGE
Address: 100 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1ND
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: :
THE PORTMILL SURGERY
Address: 114 QUEEN STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 9TH
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 434246
HERTFORDSHIRE SPECIAL ALLOCATION SCHEME
Address: THE TREATMENT CENTRE, PORTMILL HOUSE, PORTMILL LANE, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1DJ
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: tel: 0333 2001220
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BANCROFT PHARMACY
Address: 41 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, SG5 1LA
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 437689
CARERX
Address: UNITS 1-5, REAR OF 95-98, BANCROFT, HITCHIN, SG5 1NQ
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 457707
BELL CHEMIST
Address: 21B BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1JW
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 450101
NU-CROSS CHEMIST
Address: 8 HERMITAGE ROAD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1BS
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 459347
CROSS CHEMIST
Address: 8 REDHILL ROAD, WESTMILL ESTATE, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 2NQ
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 456169
BOOTS
Address: 7 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1BH
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 432612
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
HITCHIN VISION CARE - HITCHIN
Address: 3 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1JQ
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (HITCHEN)
Address: 23 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1AT
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (HITCHIN)
Address: 27 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1AT
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HITCHIN)
Address: 22 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1AT
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: :
SHEPHARD & AKAY OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 5 CHURCHYARD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1HR
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: :
RUSSELL NEEDLEMAN OPTICIANS (HITCHIN)
Address: 11 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1BH
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Hitchin Station is 0.44 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.
Letchworth Garden City Station is 2.48 miles away.
Address: Letchworth Garden City station, Station Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3AN
Letchworth Garden City is situated on the Cambridge line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern).
Letchworth Garden City Station is staffed on a full time basis.