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 8HY, AL6 9DA, AL4 8FE, AL4 8DL, AL4 9EB, AL4 9UY, AL4 8TS, AL4 8GB, AL4 8RS … 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
- The Wellington 4.1 miles
- The Comet Hotel 4 4.3 miles
- The Brocket Arms 2.5 miles
- The Samuel Ryder Hotel St Albans 4 4.4 miles
- Old Cock Inn 3 2.3 miles
- Melbourne Lodge 2.8 miles
- Holiday Inn London Luton Airport 3 5.7 miles
- Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport 3 5.6 miles
- St Michael's Manor Hotel - St Albans 4 4.3 miles
- Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport 3.5 5.6 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