Sandridge & Wheathampstead
Ward in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.81, -0.305 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 16 13 |
The ward covers the villages of Sandridge and Wheathampstead just north of St. Albans in Hertfordshire, England. It is largely rural, with rolling countryside and the River Lea running through Wheathampstead; the area also bears traces of a long history, from prehistoric earthworks such as Devil's Dyke to medieval church sites and village cores.
Despite being within easy commuting distance of St. Albans and London, the ward retains a strong village character: local pubs, village halls, sports clubs and conservation areas are important social hubs, while agriculture, small businesses and leisure visitors who come for walking and the local heritage help sustain the local economy.
Postcode districts covering Sandridge & Wheathampstead
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 17.1 miles
- Islington 20 miles
- Milton Keynes 24.7 miles
- City of Westminster 21.4 miles
- Luton 8.2 miles
- Slough 24 miles
- Harrow 15 miles
- High Wycombe 22.8 miles
- Watford 11.3 miles
- Bedford 23.6 miles
- Harlow 17.8 miles
- Stevenage 8.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Wheathampstead Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Lea Valley Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Harpenden South Ward 1.7 miles
- Blackmore End Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Harpenden East Ward 1.9 miles
- Sandridge Built-up area 2 miles
- Harpenden Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Harpenden West Ward 2.2 miles
- Ayot St. Lawrence Parish 2.7 miles
- Kimpton Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Codicote & Kimpton Ward 2.9 miles
- Marshalswick West Ward 3 miles
Example postcodes in Sandridge & Wheathampstead
AL4 8TH, AL4 8NU, AL4 8DN, AL4 9FQ, AL5 5EE, AL4 8JB, AL4 9BU, AL4 9HF, AL4 8BH … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 5.2 miles
- Stansted Airport 23.6 miles
- Harpenden Railway Station 2 miles
- St Albans City Station 4.2 miles
Hotels near Sandridge & Wheathampstead Ad
- Sopwell House 5 5.2 miles
- The Samuel Ryder Hotel St Albans, Tapestry Collection Hilton 4 4.4 miles
- Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport 4 5.6 miles
- Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport 3 5.7 miles
- Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport 3 5.6 miles
- Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport 3 6 miles
- Tewinbury Farm Hotel 4 7.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22 3 6.5 miles
- The Farmhouse at Redcoats 4 8.3 miles
- Holiday Inn Hemel Hempstead M1, Jct. 8 4 6.5 miles
Schools in Sandridge & Wheathampstead
- Sandridge School Primary
- St Helen's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Brocket Hall Estate 3.1 miles
- Oaklands College College 3.8 miles
- University of Hertfordshire University 4.8 miles
- University of Hertfordshire (Hatfield Campus) University 4.8 miles
- Luton Hoo Estate 4.9 miles
- Hatfield House Estate 5.3 miles
- Broadhall Way Stadium 7.3 miles
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 7.5 miles
- Putteridge Bury Estate 7.5 miles
- Beechwood House Estate 7.6 miles
- British School Museum Museum 9.5 miles
- Wrotham Park Estate 11.2 miles