Area Info for Flamstead (Hertfordshire)

Flamstead, Hertfordshire, UK

Flamstead is a small village and civil parish located in Hertfordshire, England. It is situated approximately 4 miles south of St Albans and 10 miles northwest of London, making it a part of the commuter belt for the capital city. The village is known for its historic charm, rural setting, and traditional English countryside atmosphere.

History

The history of Flamstead dates back to medieval times, with evidence of settlement from the Domesday Book of 1086. Historically, the village was primarily agricultural, with farming playing a significant role in its development. The parish church, St Leonard's, is a notable historic building, with parts dating back to the 13th century. Flamstead has retained much of its historic character, with several old cottages and buildings contributing to its picturesque appearance.

Community and Amenities

Flamstead has a small but active community, with local events and societies that promote village life. The village features a pub, The White Horse Inn, which serves as a social hub for residents and visitors. There are also a few local shops and a village hall that hosts various activities and gatherings.

Natural Environment

The surrounding area of Flamstead offers scenic countryside, including fields, woodlands, and footpaths ideal for walking and outdoor activities. The village is close to the Chiltern Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, providing opportunities for outdoor recreation and enjoying the natural landscape.

Transport

Transport links in Flamstead include road access via the A5 and nearby motorway connections. The closest railway station is in St Albans, providing regular services to London and other major cities. Bus services also connect Flamstead to surrounding towns and villages.

Notable Features

Apart from its historic church, Flamstead is known for its traditional village green, historic pubs, and well-preserved cottages. The village maintains a peaceful rural character, making it a desirable location for those seeking a quiet countryside residence with easy access to urban centres.

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School
Markyate Village School and Nursery	0.97 miles
Cavendish Road, Markyate, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 8PT
Beechwood Park School	1.12 miles
Markyate, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 8AW
Flamstead Village School	1.13 miles
Trowley Hill Road, Flamstead, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 8DL
Gaddesden Row JMI School	1.50 miles
Gaddesden Row, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 6HG
Slip End Village School	2.29 miles
Ross Way, Slip End, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4DD
Kensworth Church of England Primary School	2.52 miles
Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3RH
Studham CofE Village School	2.70 miles
Church Road, Studham, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 2QD
St Luke's School	2.77 miles
Crouch Hall Lane, Redbourn, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 7ET
Caddington Village School	2.79 miles
Five Oaks, Caddington, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4JD
Redbourn Infants' and Nursery School	2.88 miles
Long Cutt, Redbourn, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 7EX
Redbourn Junior School	2.88 miles
Long Cutt, Redbourn, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 7EX
Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School	3.13 miles
Church Meadow, Great Gaddesden, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 3BT
Brockswood Primary School	3.19 miles
Shenley Road, Woodhall Farm, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 7QH
Wood End School	3.36 miles
Yeomans Avenue, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3EF
Holtsmere End Junior School	3.38 miles
Shenley Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 7JZ
Holtsmere End Infant and Nursery School	3.38 miles
Shenley Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 7JZ

Clinic
Herts Community Gynae - Dacorum	3.25 miles
Coleridge House Medical Centre, 2 Coleridge Crescent, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 7PQ
Beech Close	3.83 miles
1-4 Beech Close, Beech Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3SD
BPAS Luton	4.10 miles
The Albany, 2Nd Floor, 4 Cardiff Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1PP
Brook East Of England (Luton)	4.18 miles
1St Floor, St Nicholas House, 15-17 George Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2AF
Luton Wellbeing Service	4.18 miles
Trend House, Dallow Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1LY
Specsavers Hearcare-Bed-Lut-Luton	4.23 miles
36 George Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2AZ
Mental Health and Social Care	4.25 miles
Charter House, Alma Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2PL
Liverpool Road Health Centre	4.26 miles
9 Mersey Place, Liverpool Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1HH
Lea Vale Health Limited	4.26 miles
9 Mersey Place, Liverpool Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1HH
Collingdon Enterprises (Mental Health Services)	4.32 miles
62-64 Collingdon Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1RX
St Paul	4.47 miles
Slippers Hill, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5XY
The Stewarts	4.58 miles
Harpenden Memorial Hospital, Carlton Road, Harpenden, AL5 4TA
Herts Community Gynae - St Albans & Harpenden	4.62 miles
The Elms Medical Practice, 5 Stewart Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4QA
Alexandra Road	4.69 miles
2-4 Alexandra Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 5BS
Marlowes Centre	4.84 miles
The Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1HE
Herts Community Gynae - Dacorum	4.84 miles
Fernville Surgery, Midland Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 5BL

GP
SEPAI TM	0.84 miles
1 Hicks Road, Markyate, St Albans, Herts, AL3 8LJ
Dr HOWARD & partners	2.78 miles
Caddington Surgery, 33 Manor Road, Caddington, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4EE
Woodhall Farm Medical Centre	3.15 miles
Valley Green, Woodhall Farm, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7RJ
Dr Baguant and Partners	3.23 miles
1 Hawkes Drive, Redbourn, St Albans, Herts, AL3 7BL
KEDIA N	3.25 miles
2 Coleridge Crescent, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP2 7PQ
Grovehill Medical Centre	3.59 miles
GROVEHILL MEDICAL CENTRE, KILBRIDE COURT, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, Hertfordshire, HP2 6AD
Dr WARD & partners	3.62 miles
Farley Hill Medical Centre, 5 Market Square, Farley Hill, Luton, LU1 5RD
Whipperley Medical Centre	3.71 miles
Whipperley Medical Centre, Whipperley Ring, Luton, Beds, LU1 5QY
Dr SAHDEV & partner	3.89 miles
Medici Medical Practice, 3 Windsor Street, Luton, Beds, LU1 3UA
Castle Street Surgery	4.07 miles
39 Castle Street, Luton, Beds, Luton, LU1 3AG
Cardiff Road Surgery	4.11 miles
The Surgery, 12 Cardiff Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1QG
Town Centre GP Surgery	4.14 miles
Luton NHS Walk in Centre, 14-16 Chapel Street, Luton, Beds, LU1 2SE
Highfield Surgery	4.14 miles
Jupiter Drive, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 5NT
BUTE HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE	4.21 miles
Grove Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1QJ
Dr WARD & partners - Lea Vale Medical Group	4.26 miles
Lea Vale Medical Group, 9 Mersey Place, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1HH
Parkwood Surgery - Gadebridge	4.29 miles
300 Galley Hill, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP1 3LE

Hospital
London Road (Mental Health Services)	3.56 miles
105 London Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3RG
BPAS Luton	4.22 miles
First Floor, The Albany, 4 Cardiff Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2PP
Spire Harpenden Hospital	4.26 miles
Spire Harpenden Hospital, Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, AL5 4BP
Harpenden Memorial Hospital	4.58 miles
Carlton Road, Harpenden, AL5 4TA
Luton and Dunstable Hospital	4.87 miles
The L&D Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Lewsey Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0DZ
Hemel Hempstead Hospital	5.09 miles
Hillfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4AD
Priory Hospital Hemel Hempstead	6.55 miles
Longcroft Lane, Felden, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0BN
St Albans City Hospital	6.65 miles
Waverley Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5PN
Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital	10.12 miles
School Lane, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 9PW
Kingsley Green	10.59 miles
Harper Lane, Shenley, Radlett, Hertfordshire, WD7 9HQ
Wichellows Wharf (Mental Health Services)	11.09 miles
The Elms, Stoke Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2TD
Hampden House	11.62 miles
Elmside Walk, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1HB
Queen Elizabeth I I Hospital	12.05 miles
Howlands, Howlands, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 4HQ
Mental Health Unit QEII	12.05 miles
QEII Hospital, Howlands, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 4HQ
Pinehill Hospital	12.10 miles
Benslow Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9QZ
Watford General Hospital	12.34 miles
Vicarage Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0HB

Pharmacy
Markyate Pharmacy	0.93 miles
40 High Street, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8PB
Medigreen Ltd	2.78 miles
31 Manor Road, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4EE
Woodhall Pharmacy	3.20 miles
Unit 4, Shenley Road, Woodhall Farm Estate, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7QH
Crown Pharmacy	3.25 miles
65 High Street, Redbourn, Hertfordshire, AL3 7LN
Grovehill Pharmacy	3.53 miles
2 Henry Wells Square, Grovehill, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6BJ
Mehra & Co Ltd	3.62 miles
3-4 Market Square, Whipperley Ring, Farley Hill, Luton, LU1 5RD
Kamsons Pharmacy	3.89 miles
1 Windsor Street, Luton,, LU1 3UA
Fg Bull Pharmacy	4.01 miles
29 Castle Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3AG
Woods Chemists	4.07 miles
2 Bellgate, Highfield, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5SB
Jupiter Pharmacy	4.10 miles
4 The Heights, Highfield, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5NX
Acorn Dispensing Chemist	4.16 miles
138 Dallow Road, Luton,, LU1 1NE
J Sainsbury Pharmacy	4.21 miles
J Sainsbury Store, 34 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU1 1DY
Se Morgan	4.21 miles
16 Dunstable Road, Luton,, LU1 1DY
Mayfield Pharmacy	4.22 miles
12 Mayfield Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4AP
The Mall Pharmacy	4.23 miles
Unit 3 Luton Mall, 46-48 George Street, Luton, LU1 2AZ
Superdrug Stores Plc	4.23 miles
69-73 Arndale Centre, Luton, LU1 2TJ

Park
MARKYATECELL PARK (Grade II Listed)	1.42 miles
LUTON HOO (Grade II* Listed)	3.35 miles
COTTAGE BOTTOM FIELDS	3.71 miles
HOWE GROVE WOOD	3.96 miles
ASHRIDGE (Grade II* Listed)	4.58 miles
DUNSTABLE DOWNS	4.90 miles
WARDOWN PARK (Grade II Listed)	5.11 miles
HEMEL WATER GARDENS (Grade II Listed)	5.15 miles
SHRUBHILL COMMON	5.18 miles
BATFORD SPRINGS	5.20 miles
LEWSEY FARM GREEN HOME ZONE	5.54 miles
GORHAMBURY (Grade II Listed)	6.13 miles
MARSHALLS HEATH	6.15 miles
TOTTERNHOE KNOLLS	6.69 miles
PUTTERIDGE BURY (Grade II Listed)	6.98 miles
WHEATHAMPSTEAD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE	7.08 miles

Groceries
Londis, St Albans	0.72 miles
21 High Street, St Albans, AL3 8BX
Nisa Local Markyate	0.84 miles
66-68 High St, Nisa Local Markyate , St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 8HZ
Co-op Luton	2.86 miles
Caddington, LU1 4EE
SPAR Farley Green	3.19 miles
Spar Store, Farley Green Service Station, Bedfordshire, LU1 5QA
Londis	3.20 miles
Unit 1, Sainsbury Centre, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7QH
Sainsbury's Woodhall Farm	3.21 miles
Shenley Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7QH
Co-op St. Albans	3.22 miles
Redbourn, AL3 7LN
Nisa Weyman	3.39 miles
27 High St, Redburn, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 7LE
Tesco Hemel Hempstead (Express)	3.54 miles
6 Henry Wells Square, Grove Hill, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 6BJ
Nisa Local	3.62 miles
10-12 Market Square, Farley Hill, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5RD
Co-op Luton	3.65 miles
Whipperley, LU1 5RD
Co-op Hemel Hempstead	3.66 miles
Petrol Cupid Green, HP2 7BA
ALDI Redbourn Road	3.81 miles
Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7BA
Costcutter Luton	3.93 miles
97-99 Castle Street, Luton, Bedfordsire, LU1 3AJ
Family Choice Chapel Street	3.95 miles
94-96 Chapel Street, Luton Bedfordshire LU1 5DD
Tesco Harpenden (Express)	4.01 miles
95-101 Luton Rd, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3BB

Airport
London Luton Airport	5.31 miles
London Heathrow Airport	24.17 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 1	24.31 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5	24.43 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 3	24.51 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 2	24.52 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 4	25.18 miles
London City Airport	31.07 miles
London Stansted Airport	31.08 miles
London Oxford Airport	36.41 miles
Biggin Hill Airport	40.03 miles
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal	47.41 miles
London Gatwick Airport	47.86 miles
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal	47.88 miles

Bus Stop
The Plume of Feathers PH (NW)	0.63 miles
The Plume of Feathers PH (SE)	0.63 miles
Holiday Inn (NW)	0.67 miles
George Street Tates Garage (SE)	0.67 miles
Long Meadow (NW)	0.68 miles
Long Meadow (SE)	0.69 miles
Holiday Inn (SE)	0.69 miles
Corner Wood Park Close (S)	0.71 miles
Parkfield Road (E)	0.76 miles
Parkfield Road (W)	0.78 miles
Hicks Road Terminus (NE)	0.80 miles
Fire Station (SE)	0.80 miles
Fire Station (NW)	0.82 miles
Hicks Road (NW)	0.85 miles
The Bungalow (N)	0.86 miles
Hicks Road (SE)	0.86 miles

Ferry Port
London Zoo Waterbus Stop	23.68 miles
Camden Lock Waterbus	23.74 miles
Little Venice Waterbus Stop	24.06 miles
Kew Pier	24.50 miles
Richmond St. Helena Pier	26.09 miles
Richmond Landing Stage	26.21 miles
Savoy Pier	26.22 miles
Embankment Pier	26.26 miles
Festival Pier	26.40 miles
Blackfriars Pier	26.45 miles
London Eye Pier	26.53 miles
Westminster Pier	26.55 miles
Cadogan Pier	26.71 miles
Twickenham Hammertons Pier	26.79 miles
Putney Pier	26.81 miles
Bankside Pier	26.81 miles

Railway Station
Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station	4.31 miles
Luton Rail Station	4.46 miles
Harpenden Rail Station	4.68 miles
Leagrave Rail Station	5.59 miles
Hemel Hempstead Rail Station	5.81 miles
Berkhamsted Rail Station	6.07 miles
Apsley Rail Station	6.34 miles
Tring Rail Station	7.13 miles
St Albans Abbey Rail Station	7.44 miles
St Albans City Rail Station	7.62 miles
Kings Langley Rail Station	8.20 miles
Park Street Rail Station	8.53 miles
How Wood (Herts) Rail Station	8.86 miles
Cheddington Rail Station	8.94 miles
Bricket Wood Rail Station	9.27 miles
Harlington (Beds) Rail Station	9.64 miles

Flood Risk Per Year (AL3 8B*)
Number of Properties in Catchment	165
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

WHITE HOUSE, VALLEY LANE MARKYATE ST ALBANS HERTFORDSHIRE AL3 8AS	£1,650,000 2024-12-12 otherPropertyType freehold
VALLEY COTTAGE, VALLEY LANE MARKYATE ST ALBANS HERTFORDSHIRE AL3 8AS	£135,000 2022-07-08 otherPropertyType freehold
Sold 2012-02-27	£925,000
COTTON SPRING HOUSE, FRIENDLESS LANE MARKYATE ST ALBANS HERTFORDSHIRE AL3 8AF	£1,410,000 2022-03-10 detached freehold
ALDER HOUSE, 4, COTTON SPRING VIEW FLAMSTEAD ST ALBANS HERTFORDSHIRE AL3 8BJ	£1,428,000 2021-03-31 otherPropertyType freehold
LITTLE WOODEND COTTAGES (2), LITTLE WOODEND MARKYATE ST ALBANS HERTFORDSHIRE AL3 8AX	£50,000 2018-09-21 otherPropertyType freehold
Sold 2015-03-27	£500,000
MEADOW HOUSE, 2, COTTON SPRING VIEW FLAMSTEAD ST ALBANS HERTFORDSHIRE AL3 8BJ	£1,200,000 2018-07-09 detached freehold
3, COTTON SPRING VIEW FLAMSTEAD ST ALBANS HERTFORDSHIRE AL3 8BJ	£1,325,000 2017-10-16 detached freehold
4, COTTON SPRING VIEW FLAMSTEAD ST ALBANS HERTFORDSHIRE AL3 8BJ	£550,000 2016-12-14 detached freehold
1, COTTON SPRING VIEW FLAMSTEAD ST ALBANS HERTFORDSHIRE AL3 8BJ	£550,000 2016-12-13 detached freehold
LITTLE WOODEND COTTAGES (1), LITTLE WOODEND MARKYATE ST ALBANS HERTFORDSHIRE AL3 8AX	£475,000 2015-04-09 semidetached freehold
VALLEY COTTAGE, VALLEY LANE MARKYATE ST. ALBANS HERTFORDSHIRE AL3 8AS	£677,550 2002-05-13 detached freehold
Sold 2001-02-16	£620,000
VALLEY FARM, VALLEY LANE MARKYATE ST. ALBANS HERTFORDSHIRE AL3 8AT	£675,000 2001-09-05 detached freehold
VALLEY LANE COTTAGE, VALLEY LANE MARKYATE ST. ALBANS HERTFORDSHIRE AL3 8AS	£505,500 1999-09-06 detached freehold
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