Harpenden Rural is a civil parish in the City and District of St Albans in Hertfordshire, England, to the west of Harpenden parish.
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Harpenden Rural | |
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![]() ![]() Harpenden Rural Location within Hertfordshire | |
Area | 3.56 sq mi (9.2 km2) |
Population | 405 (2011)[1] |
• Density | 114/sq mi (44/km2) |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Harpenden |
Postcode district | AL5 |
Police | Hertfordshire |
Fire | Hertfordshire |
Ambulance | East of England |
Website | Harpenden Rural Parish Council |
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The local council is Harpenden Rural Parish Council.
It was created on 15 April 1898 when the former Harpenden parish was split into two parts: Harpenden Urban parish covering the Harpenden Urban District (which was created on the same day), and Harpenden Rural parish which remained in the St Albans Rural District.[2][3]
The parish includes Kinsbourne Green, and Rothamsted Manor, including the Rothamsted Experimental Station.
Local Government Board Order 37,507: The County of Hertford (Harpenden) Confirmation Order, 1898, coming into operation 15 April 1898
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