Hitchin Road is a street located in the village of Pirton. It uses the postcode SG5 3PZ. The street has a length of approximately 2,754 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 27908665 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 33.13 miles North from central London., 6.81 miles North East from Luton, 13.66 miles South East from Bedford and 14.47 miles North from St Albans.
Map of Hitchin Road
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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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Budget Friendly Hotels near Hitchin Road
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Hitchin Town Centre Address: Portmill Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.09 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Letchworth Garden City Address: Station Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.28 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Stevenage North Address: Coreys Mill Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.20 |
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4: Name:Days Inn Stevenage North Address: Baldock Services, A1M Junction 10, A507 Radwell Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
6.28 |
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5: Name:Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport Address: 2 Percival Way, Luton Airport Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
6.30 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Churchill Retirement Living | Wratten Road West, Hitchin, SG5 2EJ | Visit Website |
| Wellington Evans | 7 Paynes Park, Hitchin, SG5 1EH | Visit Website |
| Country Properties | 6 Brand Street, Hitchin, SG5 1HX | Visit Website |
| Norgans Estate Agents | 8 Brand Street, Hitchin, SG5 1HX | Visit Website |
| Satchells Estate Agents | 7 Brand Street Hitchin SG5 1HX | Visit Website |
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| Police Force: Hertfordshire |
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Location Details
| Hitchin Road | |
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| Latitude | 51.960513 |
| Longitude | -0.322091 |
| OS Easting (X): | 515275 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 230491 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL153305 |
Roads that have a Junction with Hitchin Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Hexton Road (B655) | junction |
| Walnut Tree Road | junction |
| Priors Hill | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:06 |
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| Sunset | 16:05 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Rothamsted 2 January 2025 at 23:00 (10.75 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | -2.2°C (84.0%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00120121 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural Life |
| Average Age | 42.20 |
| Area Population | 2179.00 |
| Male Population | 1054.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 1125.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 15 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01023653 |
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| LSOA Name: | North Hertfordshire 014F |
| SOA Code: | 2b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004922 |
| MSOA Name: | North Hertfordshire 014 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Waitrose Hitchin |
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| The Lairage, Bedford Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1HF |
| 01462 423399 |
| Distance: 1.88 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Hitchin |
| Sainsburys Hitchin |
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| Whinbush Road, Hitchin, England, SG5 1PU |
| 01462 454833 |
| Distance: 2.1 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Hitchin |
| Iceland Hitchin |
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| 21 Churchgate, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1DN |
| 01462432320 |
| Distance: 2.1 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Hitchin |
| Asda Hitchin |
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| Queen Street, Hitchin, SG4 9TY |
| 01462 663400 |
| Distance: 2.2 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Hitchin |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01462 - Hitchin |
| Area Code: 01438 - Stevenage |
| Area Code: 01582 - Luton |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 3.5 | 3.4 | 5.4 | N | 4 |
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 |
| Ceremonial County: Hertfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
Hitchin Boys' School
Address: Hitchin Boys' School, Grammar School Walk, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1JB
Distance: 1.97 miles
Contact: 01462432181
England Primary Schools
Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School
Address: Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School, Gaping Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2JQ
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: 01462456737
Pirton School
Address: Pirton School, High Street, Pirton, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3PS
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 01462712370
Offley Endowed Primary School and Nursery
Address: Offley Endowed Primary School and Nursery, School Lane, Offley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3AT
Distance: 2.17 miles
Contact: 01462768392
Nearest Hospitals
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
BANCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BANCROFT COURT, 30-35 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1LH
Distance: 2.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 654040
COURTENAY HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: COURTENAY HOUSE, BANCROFT COURT, HITCHIN, SG5 1LH
Distance: 2.02 miles
Contact: :
REGAL CHAMBERS SURGERY
Address: 50 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1LL
Distance: 2.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 453232
ORFORD LODGE
Address: 100 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1ND
Distance: 2.07 miles
Contact: :
HERTFORDSHIRE SPECIAL ALLOCATION SCHEME
Address: THE TREATMENT CENTRE, PORTMILL HOUSE, PORTMILL LANE, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1DJ
Distance: 2.15 miles
Contact: tel: 0333 2001220
THE PORTMILL SURGERY
Address: 114 QUEEN STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 9TH
Distance: 2.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 434246
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
RUSSELL NEEDLEMAN OPTICIANS (HITCHIN)
Address: 11 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1BH
Distance: 2.03 miles
Contact: :
HITCHIN VISION CARE - HITCHIN
Address: 3 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1JQ
Distance: 2.03 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (HITCHEN)
Address: 23 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1AT
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (HITCHIN)
Address: 27 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1AT
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HITCHIN)
Address: 22 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1AT
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: :
SHEPHARD & AKAY OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 5 CHURCHYARD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1HR
Distance: 2.06 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Hitchin Station is 2.55 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 4.17 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.