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 miles27.5 km
- Islington 20 miles32.2 km
- Milton Keynes 24.7 miles39.7 km
- City of Westminster 21.4 miles34.5 km
- Luton 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Slough 24 miles38.6 km
- Harrow 15 miles24.1 km
- High Wycombe 22.8 miles36.6 km
- Watford 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Bedford 23.6 miles38 km
- Harlow 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Stevenage 8.1 miles13 km
Neighbouring places
- Wheathampstead Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Lea Valley Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Harpenden South Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Blackmore End Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Harpenden East Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Sandridge Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Harpenden Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Harpenden West Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Ayot St. Lawrence Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Kimpton Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Codicote & Kimpton Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Marshalswick West Ward 3 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Sandridge & Wheathampstead
AL4 8ES, AL4 8RZ, AL4 8ER, AL4 8HX, AL4 9ET, AL4 8TF, AL4 9DE, AL3 6JF, AL4 9DZ … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Stansted Airport 23.6 miles38 km
- Harpenden Railway Station 2 miles3.3 km
- St Albans City Station 4.2 miles6.7 km
Hotels near Sandridge & Wheathampstead Ad
- Sopwell House 4 5.2 miles8.4 km
- The Samuel Ryder Hotel St Albans, Tapestry Collection Hilton 4 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport 4 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport 3 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport 3 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport 3 6 miles9.6 km
- Tewinbury Farm Hotel 4 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22 3 6.5 miles10.5 km
- The Farmhouse at Redcoats 4 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Holiday Inn Hemel Hempstead M1, Jct. 8 4 6.5 miles10.4 km
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 miles5 km
- Oaklands College College 3.8 miles6.2 km
- University of Hertfordshire University 4.8 miles7.6 km
- University of Hertfordshire (Hatfield Campus) University 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Luton Hoo Estate 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Hatfield House Estate 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Broadhall Way Stadium 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 7.5 miles12 km
- Putteridge Bury Estate 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Beechwood House Estate 7.6 miles12.3 km
- British School Museum Museum 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Wrotham Park Estate 11.2 miles18 km