Area Info for Colney Heath (Hertfordshire)

Overview of Colney Heath, Hertfordshire, UK

Colney Heath is a village and civil parish situated in Hertfordshire, England. Located approximately 4 miles north of St Albans and about 10 miles northwest of London, it is known for its rural charm, historic church, and proximity to natural parks and green spaces.

Location and Geography

The village lies within the district of St Albans, characterised by a mix of residential housing, farmland, and woodland. It is accessible via the A1057 and A414 roads, providing good connections to nearby towns and the M25 motorway. The area is also close to the River Colne and the Ver Valley, offering scenic outdoor opportunities.

History and Heritage

The history of Colney Heath dates back to medieval times. The village features a historic church, St. Peter’s, which dates from the 13th century and is a Grade II* listed building. The village has a long-standing agricultural heritage, with traditional cottages and farm buildings still present today. Its development has been influenced by its proximity to St Albans and London.

Community and Amenities

Colney Heath has a small, active community. The village offers amenities such as local shops, a primary school, a village hall, and a pub. Residents rely on nearby St Albans for healthcare, secondary education, and additional shopping. The village hosts community events, markets, and festivals that foster neighbourliness and local engagement.

Natural Environment and Recreation

The surrounding countryside provides scenic views and outdoor recreational opportunities. There are numerous walking, cycling, and nature trails, including routes connecting to the Ver Valley and nearby parks. The area supports diverse wildlife and is popular among outdoor enthusiasts for birdwatching, walking, and exploring natural habitats.

Transport and Accessibility

Transport links are mainly via local roads. The nearest railway station is in St Albans, offering services to London, Luton, and beyond. Bus services connect Colney Heath to St Albans and surrounding areas. The M25 motorway is easily accessible, facilitating regional travel for residents and visitors.
Education
School
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School0.00 miles
Colney Heath Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0TT
Links Academy0.22 miles
1 Hixberry Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0TZ
Beaumont School0.69 miles
Oakwood Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0XB
Oakwood Primary School0.79 miles
Oakwood Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0XA
Windermere Primary School0.87 miles
Windermere Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5QP
Camp Primary and Nursery School0.92 miles
Camp Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5PG
Fleetville Infant and Nursery School1.07 miles
Royal Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4LX
Cunningham Hill Junior School1.09 miles
Cell Barnes Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5QJ
Cunningham Hill Infant School1.09 miles
Cell Barnes Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5QJ
Samuel Ryder Academy1.12 miles
Drakes Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5AR
Fleetville Junior School1.14 miles
228 Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4LW
Colney Heath Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School1.26 miles
High Street, Colney Heath, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0NP
Verulam School1.30 miles
Brampton Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4PR
Saint Alban and St Stephen Catholic Junior School1.40 miles
Cecil Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5EG
St Alban and St Stephen Roman Catholic Infant and Nursery School1.43 miles
Vanda Crescent, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5EX
Skyswood Primary & Nursery School1.48 miles
Chandlers Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9RS
Health
Clinic
Lambourn Grove0.27 miles
Hixberry Lane, St Albans, AL4 0TZ
Sovereign House0.44 miles
53 Hill End Lane, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0UA
Herts Community Gynae - St Albans & Harpenden1.66 miles
Colney Medical Centre, 45-47 Kings Road, London Colney, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 1ES
Stahmis (Hertfordshire Clinic)2.12 miles
Hertfordshire Clinic, Art School Yard, The Maltings, Victoria Street, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3YS
Albany Lodge2.42 miles
Albany Lodge, Church Crescent, St Albans, AL3 5JF
Las University Of Hertfordshire2.72 miles
Meridian House, 32-36 The Common, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0NZ
The Beacon2.81 miles
26A King Harry Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4AU
Wrafton House Surgery2.94 miles
9-11 Wellfield Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0BS
Kingfisher Court3.25 miles
Kingsley Green, Harper Lane, Radlett, Hertfordshire, WD7 9FB
Allied Healthcare Group (Hatfield)3.34 miles
Beaconsfield Court, Beaconsfield Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8HU
Community Mental Health Team (North Place)3.42 miles
North Place Annex, 82 Great North Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5BL
Cranbourne Centre (Cmht)4.93 miles
Mutton Lane,, Potters Bar, EN6 3AA
Thumbswood Mother and Baby Unit5.04 miles
QEII Hospital, Howlands, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4HQ
Ayot Clinic5.13 miles
Ayot Lodge, Ayot Green, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 9AB
The Hall Group Practice5.17 miles
20 Parkway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6HG
The Meadows5.26 miles
The Meadows, Castleford Close, Allerton Road, Borehamwood, WD6 4AL
GP
Highfield Surgery0.56 miles
1 Jacob Court, 61 Russet Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0AY
SINHA G1.46 miles
61 Hatfield Road, St Albans, Herts, AL1 4JE
KHAN I1.53 miles
283 High Street, London Colney, St Albans, Herts, AL2 1EU
Jersey Farm Surgery1.59 miles
2 St Brelades Place, St Albans, Herts, AL4 9RG
KEDIA P1.66 miles
45-47 Kings Road, London Colney, St Albans, Herts, AL2 1ES
RESTELL CA1.80 miles
39 Hall Gardens, Colney Heath, St. Albans, Herts, AL4 0QF
STEWARD M R & PARTNERS2.03 miles
College Lane, Hatfield, Herts, AL10 9AB
Parkbury House Surgery2.04 miles
St. Peters Street, St. Albans, Herts, AL1 3HD
The Maltings Surgery2.12 miles
8-14 Victoria Street, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3JB
Grange Street Surgery2.12 miles
Grange Street Surgery, 2 Grange Street, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5NF
KHAN I2.23 miles
1 Upton Avenue, St Albans, Herts, AL3 5ER
Harvey House Surgery2.24 miles
13-15 Russell Avenue, St Albans, Herts, AL3 5HB
Northdown Road2.36 miles
2 Northdown Road, Hatfield, Herts, AL10 8JZ
The Lodge Surgery2.41 miles
Normandy Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5NP
Restell CA2.80 miles
52-54 Dellfield Road, Hatfield, Herts, AL10 8HP
Lister House Surgery2.89 miles
The Common, Hatfield, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0NL
Hospital
St Albans City Hospital2.52 miles
Waverley Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5PN
Kingsley Green3.04 miles
Harper Lane, Shenley, Radlett, Hertfordshire, WD7 9HQ
Queen Elizabeth I I Hospital5.04 miles
Howlands, Howlands, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 4HQ
Mental Health Unit QEII5.04 miles
QEII Hospital, Howlands, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 4HQ
Harpenden Memorial Hospital5.65 miles
Carlton Road, Harpenden, AL5 4TA
Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital6.23 miles
School Lane, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 9PW
Potters Bar Community Hospital6.33 miles
Barnet Road,Potters Bar, Hertfordshire,, EN6 2RY
Priory Hospital Potters Bar6.34 miles
190 Barnet Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 2SE
Spire Harpenden Hospital6.36 miles
Spire Harpenden Hospital, Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, AL5 4BP
Barnet Hospital7.37 miles
Wellhouse Lane, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 3DJ
Hemel Hempstead Hospital7.69 miles
Hillfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4AD
Spire Bushey Hospital7.81 miles
Heathbourne Road, Bushey Heath, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 1RD
The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (Stanmore)8.05 miles
Brockley Hill, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 4LP
Watford General Hospital8.41 miles
Vicarage Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0HB
Priory Hospital Hemel Hempstead9.01 miles
Longcroft Lane, Felden, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0BN
Hertford County Hospital9.20 miles
North Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1LP
Pharmacy
Jhoots Pharmacy0.58 miles
3 Lloyd Court, Russett Dr,Highfield Park, St Albans, AL4 0AZ
Morrison Pharmacy1.00 miles
244 Hatfield Road, St Albans, Herts, AL1 4SU
St Albans Pharmacy1.05 miles
197 Cell Barnes Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5PX
Quadrant Pharmacy1.39 miles
17 The Quadrant, Marshalswick Lane, St.Albans, AL4 9RB
Taylors Pharmacy1.46 miles
67 Hatfield Road, St.Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4JE
The Co-Operative Pharmacy1.51 miles
295 High Street, London Colney, Hertfordshire, AL2 1EJ
Springfield Pharmacy1.59 miles
7 St Brelades Place, Jersey Farm, St.Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9RG
Sainsbury Pharmacy1.98 miles
Savacentre, Barnet Road, London Colney, AL2 1BG
Meera Pharmacy2.01 miles
4 Beech Road, St.Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5AS
Lloydspharmacy2.04 miles
Parkbury House, St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3HD
Derek's Pharmacy2.08 miles
111-113 St Peters Street, St.Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3ET
Maltings Pharmacy Ltd2.12 miles
6 Victoria St, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3JB
Boots2.18 miles
9 St Peters Street, St Albans, AL1 3DH
Lloydspharmacy2.24 miles
17 Russell Avenue, St.Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5ES
Jhoots Pharmacy2.34 miles
8 High View, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8HZ
Sainsbury Pharmacy2.36 miles
Sainsbury Superstore, Everard Close, St.Albans, AL1 2QU
Leisure
Park
THE WICK WOOD1.34 miles
COLNEY HEATH1.47 miles
WATERCRESS WILDLIFE SITE1.86 miles
NAPSBURY HOSPITAL (Grade II Listed)1.95 miles
OXLEYS WOOD2.82 miles
HOWE DELL2.98 miles
GORHAMBURY (Grade II Listed)3.67 miles
HATFIELD HOUSE (Grade I Listed)3.74 miles
STANBOROUGH REEDMARSH3.80 miles
WHEATHAMPSTEAD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE3.94 miles
STANBOROUGH PARK4.05 miles
BROCKET HALL (Grade II Listed)4.38 miles
FURZEFIELD WOOD & LOWER HALFPENNY BOTTOM4.60 miles
GOBIONS (GUBBINS) (Grade II Listed)4.82 miles
MARSHALLS HEATH5.32 miles
THE COMMONS5.42 miles
Shop
Groceries
SPAR St Albans0.57 miles
Unit 1, Highfield Park, Herts, AL4 0RA
Morrisons St Albans0.99 miles
244 Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4SU
Londis, St albans1.01 miles
211 Hatfield Road, St Albans, AL1 4SY
Co-op St. Albans1.05 miles
Cell Barnes, AL1 5PX
Sainsbury's Marshalswick Local1.33 miles
185 Marshalswick Lane, St. Albans, AL1 4UZ
Budgens St Albans1.39 miles
33 The Quadrant, Marshalswick, St Albans, Herts, AL4 9RB
Tesco St Albans (Express)1.40 miles
95-97 Hatfield Rd, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4JL
Tesco St Albans (Express)1.59 miles
196-198 High St, London Colney, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 1JQ
Tesco St Albans (Express)1.60 miles
St Bredlades Place, Jersey Farm Estate, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9RG
SPAR Euro Garages - St Albans1.67 miles
Spar Store, 99-111 London Road, Hertfordhire, AL1 1LP
Co-op St. Albans1.71 miles
London Colney, AL2 1RR
Iceland St Albans1.82 miles
140/144 Victoria Street, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3TG
Londis Heath Bakery1.95 miles
92 Sandridge Road, St Albans, AL1 4AP
Premier Convenience Store1.97 miles
98 London Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 1NX
Londis Shell King William Service Station1.98 miles
2 Beech Road, St Albans, AL3 5AS
Tesco St Albans (Express)2.00 miles
26-30 Beech Rd, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5AS
Transport
Airport
London Luton Airport9.89 miles
London Heathrow Airport20.14 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 120.24 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 220.43 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 320.59 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 520.93 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 421.00 miles
London City Airport22.20 miles
London Stansted Airport25.46 miles
Biggin Hill Airport31.83 miles
Cambridge City Airport37.51 miles
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal40.82 miles
London Gatwick Airport41.18 miles
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal41.21 miles
Shoreham Brighton City Airport63.10 miles
Bus Stop
Nicholas Breakspear School Grounds (NW)0.04 miles
Nicholas Breakspear School (SE)0.06 miles
Nicholas Breakspear School (NW)0.08 miles
Hatfield Road (SW)0.28 miles
Marconi Way (N)0.29 miles
Colney Heath Lane (E)0.29 miles
Ryecroft Court (W)0.33 miles
Colney Heath Lane (W)0.34 miles
Ryecroft Court (E)0.34 miles
Princess Diana Drive (W)0.35 miles
Princess Diana Drive (E)0.35 miles
Wynches Farm Drive (SE)0.43 miles
Wynches Farm Drive (NW)0.45 miles
Acrewood Way (SW)0.50 miles
The Plough PH (NE)0.53 miles
Russet Drive (S)0.54 miles
Ferry Port
Camden Lock Waterbus15.53 miles
London Zoo Waterbus Stop15.62 miles
Little Venice Waterbus Stop16.27 miles
Savoy Pier18.01 miles
Kew Pier18.04 miles
Embankment Pier18.08 miles
Blackfriars Pier18.14 miles
Festival Pier18.19 miles
London Eye Pier18.35 miles
Westminster Pier18.41 miles
Bankside Pier18.47 miles
London Bridge City Pier18.80 miles
Tower Pier18.85 miles
Lambeth Pier18.86 miles
Millbank Pier18.99 miles
Cadogan Pier19.00 miles
Railway Station
St Albans City Rail Station1.67 miles
St Albans Abbey Rail Station2.31 miles
Park Street Rail Station2.68 miles
How Wood (Herts) Rail Station3.15 miles
Hatfield (Herts) Rail Station3.33 miles
Welham Green Rail Station3.43 miles
Brookmans Park Rail Station4.04 miles
Bricket Wood Rail Station4.18 miles
Radlett Rail Station4.47 miles
Welwyn Garden City Rail Station5.18 miles
Harpenden Rail Station5.36 miles
Potters Bar Rail Station5.39 miles
Garston (Herts) Rail Station5.79 miles
Elstree & Borehamwood Rail Station6.53 miles
Watford North Rail Station6.58 miles
Welwyn North Rail Station6.68 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (AL4 0T*)
Number of Properties in Catchment276
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
1, SWANS CLOSE

ST ALBANS
HERTFORDSHIRE
AL4 0TL		£892,500
2025-05-27
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2020-12-16   £800,000
101, COLNEY HEATH LANE

ST ALBANS
HERTFORDSHIRE
AL4 0TN		£448,000
2025-02-05
terraced
freehold
7, CRESCENT GARDENS

ST ALBANS
HERTFORDSHIRE
AL4 0FZ		£590,000
2025-01-07
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2020-08-20   £545,000
46, FIRWOOD AVENUE

ST ALBANS
HERTFORDSHIRE
AL4 0TE		£990,000
2024-11-22
semidetached
freehold
145, COLNEY HEATH LANE

ST ALBANS
HERTFORDSHIRE
AL4 0TN		£800,000
2024-10-30
semidetached
freehold
43, COLNEY HEATH LANE

ST ALBANS
HERTFORDSHIRE
AL4 0TJ		£480,000
2024-09-18
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2023-05-24   £360,000
55, COLNEY HEATH LANE

ST ALBANS
HERTFORDSHIRE
AL4 0TJ		£980,000
2024-06-21
detached
freehold
11, HOBBS CLOSE

ST ALBANS
HERTFORDSHIRE
AL4 0TQ		£599,000
2024-05-15
semidetached
freehold
METEOR COMMUNICATIONS (EUROPE) LTD, ALBAN PARK

ST ALBANS
HERTFORDSHIRE
AL4 0JJ		£2,650,000
2024-02-09
otherPropertyType
freehold
39, COLNEY HEATH LANE

ST ALBANS
HERTFORDSHIRE
AL4 0TG		£440,000
2024-02-01
semidetached
freehold
4, BOISSY CLOSE

ST ALBANS
HERTFORDSHIRE
AL4 0UE		£600,000
2024-01-16
semidetached
freehold
45, COLNEY HEATH LANE

ST ALBANS
HERTFORDSHIRE
AL4 0TJ		£579,500
2024-01-05
detached
freehold
Sold 2023-04-21   £430,000
13, ALBAN PARK

ST ALBANS
HERTFORDSHIRE
AL4 0JJ		£800,000
2023-12-08
otherPropertyType
freehold
15, ALBAN PARK

ST ALBANS
HERTFORDSHIRE
AL4 0JJ		£690,000
2023-04-25
otherPropertyType
freehold
52, FIRWOOD AVENUE

ST ALBANS
HERTFORDSHIRE
AL4 0TE		£690,000
2023-04-21
semidetached
freehold
241, COLNEY HEATH LANE

ST ALBANS
HERTFORDSHIRE
AL4 0RU		£200,000
2022-10-26
otherPropertyType
freehold
239, COLNEY HEATH LANE

ST ALBANS
HERTFORDSHIRE
AL4 0RU		£850,000
2022-09-01
detached
freehold
95, COLNEY HEATH LANE

ST ALBANS
HERTFORDSHIRE
AL4 0TN		£500,000
2022-07-11
terraced
freehold
7, BOISSY CLOSE

ST ALBANS
HERTFORDSHIRE
AL4 0UE		£590,000
2022-06-28
terraced
freehold
Sold 2020-04-03   £495,000
47, COLNEY HEATH LANE

ST ALBANS
HERTFORDSHIRE
AL4 0TJ		£505,000
2022-06-28
semidetached
freehold
HIGHFIELD MANOR (FLAT 7), HIGHFIELD LANE
TYTTENHANGER
ST ALBANS
HERTFORDSHIRE
AL4 0AN		£440,000
2022-02-07
flatmaisonette
leasehold
26, TYTTENHANGER GREEN
TYTTENHANGER
ST ALBANS
HERTFORDSHIRE
AL4 0RW		£550,000
2021-09-17
terraced
freehold
10, TYTTENHANGER GREEN
TYTTENHANGER
ST ALBANS
HERTFORDSHIRE
AL4 0RW		£500,000
2021-08-02
terraced
freehold
Sold 2019-09-20   £430,000
157, COLNEY HEATH LANE

ST ALBANS
HERTFORDSHIRE
AL4 0TN		£618,000
2021-06-25
detached
freehold
37, COLNEY HEATH LANE

ST ALBANS
HERTFORDSHIRE
AL4 0TG		£517,500
2021-04-30
semidetached
freehold
1A, HOBBS CLOSE

ST ALBANS
HERTFORDSHIRE
AL4 0TQ		£570,000
2021-04-16
semidetached
freehold
5, CRESCENT GARDENS

ST ALBANS
HERTFORDSHIRE
AL4 0FZ		£135,000
2021-04-06
otherPropertyType
freehold
61, COLNEY HEATH LANE

ST ALBANS
HERTFORDSHIRE
AL4 0TJ		£880,000
2021-02-12
detached
freehold
3, CRESCENT GARDENS

ST ALBANS
HERTFORDSHIRE
AL4 0FZ		£495,000
2021-01-29
terraced
freehold
3, HOBBS CLOSE

ST ALBANS
HERTFORDSHIRE
AL4 0TQ		£465,000
2021-01-11
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2020-10-09   £340,000
2, CRESCENT GARDENS

ST ALBANS
HERTFORDSHIRE
AL4 0FZ		£535,000
2020-11-30
semidetached
freehold
1, HOBBS CLOSE

ST ALBANS
HERTFORDSHIRE
AL4 0TQ		£640,000
2020-11-20
semidetached
freehold
9, BOISSY CLOSE

ST ALBANS
HERTFORDSHIRE
AL4 0UE		£525,000
2020-09-25
terraced
freehold
Sold 2020-07-31   £490,000
18, TYTTENHANGER GREEN
TYTTENHANGER
ST ALBANS
HERTFORDSHIRE
AL4 0RW		£595,000
2020-08-18
terraced
freehold
TYGA HOUSE, 13, ALBAN PARK

ST ALBANS
HERTFORDSHIRE
AL4 0JJ		£830,000
2020-05-15
otherPropertyType
freehold
65A, COLNEY HEATH LANE

ST ALBANS
HERTFORDSHIRE
AL4 0TJ		£899,950
2020-01-27
detached
freehold
6, CRESCENT GARDENS

ST ALBANS
HERTFORDSHIRE
AL4 0FZ		£550,000
2019-09-30
semidetached
freehold
23, HOBBS CLOSE

ST ALBANS
HERTFORDSHIRE
AL4 0TQ		£480,000
2019-09-06
semidetached
freehold
36, FIRWOOD AVENUE

ST ALBANS
HERTFORDSHIRE
AL4 0TE		£552,500
2019-08-15
semidetached
freehold
HIGHFIELD MANOR (FLAT 12), HIGHFIELD LANE
TYTTENHANGER
ST ALBANS
HERTFORDSHIRE
AL4 0AN		£370,000
2019-07-19
flatmaisonette
leasehold
SELECTAGLAZE LTD, ALBAN PARK

ST ALBANS
HERTFORDSHIRE
AL4 0JJ		£5,705,990
2019-06-29
otherPropertyType
freehold
2, TYTTENHANGER GREEN
TYTTENHANGER
ST ALBANS
HERTFORDSHIRE
AL4 0RW		£440,000
2018-09-14
terraced
freehold
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