Bentley Heath

Settlement in Middlesex Hertsmere

England

Bentley Heath

About to join the M25 from the A111 Credit: Rob Purvis

Bentley Heath is a small suburban area located in the county of Middlesex, England. Situated approximately 14 miles northwest of central London, it falls within the jurisdiction of the London Borough of Bromley. The area is primarily known for its residential character, offering a peaceful and family-friendly environment.

Bentley Heath boasts a mix of housing options, ranging from detached houses to semi-detached properties and apartments. The architecture is varied, reflecting the area's development over time. The streets are lined with well-maintained gardens and trees, contributing to the overall pleasant aesthetic.

The community in Bentley Heath is tight-knit and friendly, with a strong sense of belonging. Local amenities include a range of shops, cafes, and restaurants, providing residents with convenient access to everyday necessities. For those seeking outdoor recreation, there are several parks and green spaces nearby, offering opportunities for leisurely walks or picnics.

Transportation in Bentley Heath is well-connected, with various bus routes servicing the area and providing links to neighboring towns and London. The nearby A41 road allows for easy access to the wider road network, making commuting by car straightforward.

Bentley Heath benefits from proximity to reputable schools, making it an attractive location for families with children. Additionally, the area is within reach of several healthcare facilities, ensuring convenient access to medical services.

Overall, Bentley Heath offers a peaceful suburban lifestyle while remaining well-connected to surrounding areas, making it an appealing place to call home.

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Bentley Heath Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.683514/-0.191099 or Grid Reference TQ2599. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

About to join the M25 from the A111

Rob Purvis

Potters Bar bus garage

David Howard

Potty's car park on Barnet Road, Potters Bar

Potty's is on the corner of the road and is a pancake house.

David Howard

Area around Potters Bar station

Tom Page

Potters Bar - Eunice & Franklin topple scaffolding

On Friday (18/2/22) as Storm Eunice swept across the UK, this upper section of Potters Bar High Street was closed as a large construction of scaffolding was teetering, and some had already fallen along (I believe) with part of the building's roof. I don't know if the road was later re-opened, but in the small hours of Monday (21/2/22) Storm Franklin went one better - bringing down a whole section of the scaffolding and spraying it across the High Street into Oakmere Park on the opposite side of the road. Needless to say, the road is definitely closed again and I would think it will remain that way for quite some time.

Rob Farrow

The entrance to Potters Bar FC

This was the closest I could see to an actual entrance. There were no signs or clues otherwise besides the one opposite.

David Howard

Potters Bar FC car park

The entrance to the stadium to the right of the block is a well kept secret.

David Howard

The entrance to Potters Bar FC

David Howard

The Walks, Potters Bar

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The Walks, Potters Bar

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Parkfield Medical Centre, Potters Bar

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Houses on Strafford Gate

Philip Jeffrey

M25 near to Potters Bar

Officially named the London Orbital and frequently derided as nothing more than a very big car park, the M25 is a 117-mile orbital motorway that encircles London; one of the world's biggest ring roads (Europe's second longest orbital road after the Berliner Ring, which is 122 miles). It is not, however, a continuous loop of motorway as the Dartford Crossing section (comprising the Dartford Tunnels and the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge) over the Thames and its approach roads are designated as the A282. Constructed between 1975 and 1986, the M25 is reputedly the most expensive motorway Britain ever built, costing a total of £909m or roughly £7.5m per mile, but at the time of its planning, the demand for the road was considerably underestimated so that when it was finally completed in 1986, it was already out of date. Demand outstripped capacity within a few years and ever since then it's been very heavily congested. The M25 is one of the UK’s busiest motorways, carrying up to 200,000 vehicles and 10,000 HGVs per day (AADT - Annual Average Daily Traffic flow) on the section near to Heathrow Airport. Since its opening in the 1980s, the southern, western and eastern sections have been widened to largely dual four lane (D4M) standard, but much of the motorway retains its dual three lane road (D3M) cross-section as originally built. The M25 was home to England's first Variable Speed Limits on motorways between the A3 and M4 in the early 1990s. Link

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M25 at Junction 24 (Potters Bar)

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Leighton House, Potters Bar

Although the station at Potters Bar opened in 1850 the area around it did not become built up until well into the 20th century. Much of the town's development came after the Second World War and Leighton House on Darkes Lane was built opposite the station in the 1950s. Today it houses retail units and a dental practice on the ground floor with apartments above. See TL2501 : Leighton House taken in 2012 from roughly the same spot which shows a branch of Barclays Bank where Specsavers is now.

Stephen McKay

Darkes Lane Bridge, Potters Bar

This bridge at the south end of Potters Bar station carries the East Coast Main Line over Darkes Lane. When the railway was built a low girder design was adopted to lessen the gradient heading north through Barnet and Hadley Wood; as a consequence the roadway has had to be lowered to accommodate modern traffic. In May 2002 a serious derailment occurred on a set of points on the approach to the bridge causing a Kings Cross to Kings Lynn train to crash into the station platforms. One of the carriages struck the bridge parapet causing masonry to fall onto the road below. In addition to six passengers in the train, an elderly woman was killed while walking under the bridge. A replacement bridge had to be provided which was installed in November 2002, painted blue at the request of Hertsmere Council.

Stephen McKay

Darkes Lane, Potters Bar

This view shows the southern end of Darkes Lane where it meets Mutton Lane and there is a parade of shops on the corner. Beyond here Darkes Lane becomes Baker Street although the latter is the older name; Darkes Lane was only so-called from the early 1930s.

Stephen McKay

Candie Stop, Potters Bar

There is no missing this shop on Mutton Lane. As well as The Sun, it sells 'groceries, newspapers, lottery, confectionery, greeting cards, bus pass, off licence, Oyster, phone top up, stationery'. The free-standing boards advertise the National Lottery and the Welwyn Hatfield Times.

Stephen McKay

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Bentley Heath is located at Grid Ref: TQ2599 (Lat: 51.683514, Lng: -0.191099)

Administrative County: Hertfordshire

District: Hertsmere

Police Authority: Hertfordshire