AL3 8BU is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (AL3) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8BU) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case AL which means St Albans.
- Postal District. In our case AL3.
- Postal Sector. In our case AL3 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BU.
The regional mail center for the post area AL is the Princess Royal Distribution Centre, which is located at Blackmore Drive, North Circular, LONDON , NW10 7RH.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the AL3 8BU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the AL3 8BU postcode have the street address of Priory Orchard
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the AL3 8BU postcode is home to a bustling 35 residents!
AL3 8BU is within the village of Flamstead.
The AL3 8BU postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in AL3 8BU are houses. Of these houses, most are detached.
Most properties in AL3 8BU are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 51.8202348538 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.436997910307 |
Retail and Shopping near AL3 8BU
Street
Town
Locality
Distance (Miles)
Central Postcode
Directions on Google Maps
HIGH STREET
ST ALBANS
MARKYATE
1.57
AL3 8PJ
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HIGH STREET
ST ALBANS
REDBOURN
2.29
AL3 7LN
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LUTON ROAD
HARPENDEN
2.44
AL5 3NF
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MANOR ROAD
LUTON
CADDINGTON
3.19
LU1 4EE
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Nearest Town
Distance (Miles)
Direction
Bearing
Harpenden
3.43
E
94.02
Luton
4.19
NNE
11.51
Hemel Hempstead
4.91
SSW
197.91
Dunstable
5.94
NW
321.76
Houghton Regis
6.90
NNW
329.29
Berkhamsted
7.08
WSW
236.48
Tring
9.83
W
259.25
Hatfield
10.05
ESE
112.25
Radlett
10.70
SSE
151.42
Chesham
11.06
SW
223.39
Hitchin
11.18
NE
36.79
Watford
11.55
S
171.19
Stevenage
11.60
ENE
60.53
Flitwick
12.89
N
348.92
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Harpenden
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 21:00 to 00:00 
Overcast 7.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 11.00% SSW 2 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Overcast 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 12.00% S 2 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Overcast 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 13.00% SW 2 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Overcast 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 14.00% SSW 2 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Overcast 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 13.00% SSW 2 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Overcast 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 13.00% SW 2 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Overcast 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 12.00% SSW 2 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Overcast 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 11.00% SW 2 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Overcast 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 12.00% SSW 2 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Overcast 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 12.00% SW 4 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Overcast 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 12.00% SW 4 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Overcast 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 12.00% SW 4 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Overcast 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 11.00% SW 7 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Overcast 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 9.00% WSW 7 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Overcast 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 9.00% WSW 7 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Overcast 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 10.00% WSW 7 mph 21:00 to 00:00 
Partly cloudy (night) 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 4.00% W 7 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 
Clear night 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 3.00% WNW 7 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Clear night 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 2.00% WNW 7 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Clear night 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 2.00% W 7 mph 09:00 to 12:00 
Sunny day 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 2.00% W 7 mph 12:00 to 15:00 
Partly cloudy (day) 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 1.00% WSW 9 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Partly cloudy (day) 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 1.00% WSW 9 mph 18:00 to 21:00 
Cloudy 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 5.00% WSW 9 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Overcast 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 8.00% SW 11 mph
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
Average Mbps 67.000 Median Mbps 78.000 Maximum Mbps 79.910
AL3 8BU has an average download speed of 67 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,007 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
46% of postcodes (545,410) have slower broadband speeds.
54% of postcodes (638,224) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
Average Mbps 17.300 Median Mbps 19.500 Maximum Mbps 20.000
AL3 8BU has an average upload speed of 17.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
6,680 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
84% of postcodes (993,540) have slower upload speeds.
16% of postcodes (184,421) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Redbourn Primary School
Address: Redbourn Primary School, Long Cutt, Redbourn, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 7EX
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: 01582792341
Flamstead Village School
Address: Flamstead Village School, Trowley Hill Road, Flamstead, 59 Trowley Hill Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 8DL
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: 01582840385
Markyate Village School and Nursery
Address: Markyate Village School and Nursery, Cavendish Road, Markyate, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 8PT
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: 01582840537
Nearest Dentists
REDBOURN DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 39 HIGH STREET, REDBOURN, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7LW
Distance: 2.27 miles
Contact: :
PURE DENTISTRY LIMITED
Address: 399 LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3NF
Distance: 2.44 miles
Contact: :
WOODHALL FARM DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 2 DUNSTER ROAD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP2 7QD
Distance: 2.78 miles
Contact: :
HARPENDEN DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 171 LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3BN
Distance: 2.98 miles
Contact: :
WAYSIDE DENTAL PRACTIC
Address: 2 DOUGLAS ROAD, HARPENDEN, AL5 2EW
Distance: 3.15 miles
Contact: :
HARPENDEN ORTHODONTICS LLP
Address: HARPENDEN ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, 60-62 HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2SP
Distance: 3.38 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
MARKYATE PHARMACY
Address: 40 HIGH STREET, MARKYATE, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8PB
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 840602
CROWN PHARMACY
Address: 65 HIGH STREET, REDBOURN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7LN
Distance: 2.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 792203
WOODHALL PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 4, SHENLEY ROAD, WOODHALL FARM ESTATE, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP2 7QH
Distance: 2.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01442 212162
MEDIGREEN LTD
Address: 31 MANOR ROAD, CADDINGTON, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 4EE
Distance: 3.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 457800
GROVEHILL PHARMACY
Address: 2 HENRY WELLS SQUARE, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP2 6BJ
Distance: 3.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01442 251435
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 3 LEYTON GREEN, HARPENDEN, AL5 2TE
Distance: 3.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 760624
Nearest Opticians
REDBOURN EYECARE
Address: 78 HIGH STREET, REDBOURN, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7LN
Distance: 2.29 miles
Contact: :
LYDON SHIRAZI OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 1/2 KINSBOURNE COURT, 96-100 LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3BL
Distance: 3.06 miles
Contact: :
OPTICALL MOBILE EYECARE
Address: OFFICE 2, MAYLANDS BUSINESS CENTRE, REDBOURN ROAD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP2 7ES
Distance: 3.40 miles
Contact: :
HARPENDEN EYE CENTRE
Address: 1A LEYTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2TJ
Distance: 3.43 miles
Contact: :
SKYE OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 1 BOWERS PARADE, HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2SH
Distance: 3.44 miles
Contact: :
20/20 EYECARE
Address: 20 STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4SE
Distance: 3.58 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
MARKYATE SURGERY
Address: 1 HICKS ROAD, MARKYATE, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8LJ
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: :
REDBOURN HC MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, 1 HAWKES DRIVE, REDBOURN, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7BL
Distance: 2.29 miles
Contact: :
WOODHALL FARM MEDICAL CTR
Address: VALLEY GREEN, SHENLEY ROAD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP2 7RJ
Distance: 2.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01442 261805
VERULAM MEDICAL GROUP COLERIDGE
Address: 2 COLERIDGE CRESCENT, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 7PQ
Distance: 2.84 miles
Contact: :
COLERIDGE HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 2 COLERIDGE CRESCENT, WOODHALL FARM, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP2 7PQ
Distance: 2.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01442 234220
CADDINGTON SURGERY
Address: 33 MANOR ROAD, CADDINGTON, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 4EE
Distance: 3.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 725673
Transport Links
Train Stations
Harpenden
Address: Harpenden station, Station Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4SP
Postcode: AL5 4SP
Line: East Midland Main Line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink)
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.65 miles
Luton Airport Parkway
Address: Luton Airport Parkway station, Parkway Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3JW
Postcode: LU1 3JW
Line: East Midland Main Line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink)
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 4.03 miles
Luton
Address: Luton station, Station Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2LT
Postcode: LU1 2LT
Line: East Midland Main Line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink)
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.40 miles
St Albans City
Address: St Albans station, Station Way, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5HE
Postcode: AL1 5HE
Line: East Midland Main Line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink)
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.72 miles
St Albans Abbey
Address: St Albans Abbey station, Holywell Hill, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2DN
Postcode: AL1 2DN
Line: Abbey Line
Company: Grand Central North West
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.60 miles
Apsley
Address: Apsley station, London Road, Apsley, Hertfordshire, HP3 9SX
Postcode: HP3 9SX
Line: West Coast Main Line
Company: Grand Central North West
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.16 miles
Hemel Hempstead
Address: Hemel Hempstead station, London Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9BQ
Postcode: HP3 9BQ
Line: West Coast Main Line
Company: Grand Central North West
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.85 miles
Berkhamsted
Address: Berkhamsted station, Station Approach, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 2AR
Postcode: HP4 2AR
Line: West Coast Main Line
Company: Grand Central North West
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.64 miles
Leagrave
Address: Leagrave station, Compton Avenue, Leagrave, Bedfordshire, LU4 9BA
Postcode: LU4 9BA
Line: East Midland Main Line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink)
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.94 miles
Bricket Wood
Address: Bricket Wood station, Station Road, Bricket Wood, Hertfordshire, AL2 3LN
Postcode: AL2 3LN
Line: Abbey Line
Company: Grand Central North West
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 8.60 miles
Park Street
Address: Park Street station, Watling Street, Park Street, Hertfordshire, AL2 2NG
Postcode: AL2 2NG
Line: Abbey Line
Company: Grand Central North West
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.74 miles
How Wood (Hertfordshire)
Address: How Wood station, Hyde Lane, How Wood, Hertfordshire, AL2 2NG
Postcode: AL2 2NG
Line: Abbey Line
Company: Grand Central North West
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 8.11 miles
Garston (Hertfordshire)
Address: Garston station, Garston Lane, Garston, Hertfordshire, WD25 9RT
Postcode: WD25 9RT
Line: Abbey Line
Company: Grand Central North West
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 9.52 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
M1 J9Distance: 1.04 milesDriving Time: 1.90 minutesM1 J10Distance: 3.27 milesDriving Time: 4.05 minutesM1 J11Distance: 6.74 milesDriving Time: 7.40 minutesM1 J6ADistance: 8.65 milesDriving Time: 9.24 minutes Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
Westminster Constituency Harpenden and Berkhamsted Member or Parliament 
Victoria Collins Contact Details Contact Victoria Collins Political Party Liberal Democrat
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Hertfordshire County Council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Library opening hours and locations | Hertfordshire County Council
House Sales
Yearly House Sales
Year High Low Average Sales 2015 £890,000 £890,000 £890,000 1 2017 £535,000 £535,000 £535,000 1 2019 £762,500 £762,500 £762,500 1
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
Popular Supermarkets near AL3 8BU Supermarket Distance Directions Sainsburys, Shenley Road, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 7QH 4.42 miles Directions to Sainsburys Waitrose, Leyton Road, HARPENDEN, AL5 2TJ 5.50 miles Directions to Waitrose Sainsburys, High Street, HARPENDEN, AL5 2RU 5.63 miles Directions to Sainsburys Aldi, Redbourn Road, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 7AZ 5.74 miles Directions to Aldi Iceland, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH 6.48 miles Directions to Iceland
What Popular Restaurants are near?
Burger King Restaurants near AL3 8BU Burger King Distance Directions 196-198 Arndale Centre, Luton, LU1 2TL 4.24 miles Directions to 196-198 Arndale Centre Burger King - London Luton Airport, Luton, LU2 9LY 4.82 miles Directions to Burger King - London Luton Airport Junction 11-12, M1 Northbound, Toddington, LU5 6HR 9.18 miles Directions to Junction 11-12, M1 Northbound Junction 11-12, M1 Southbound, Toddington, LU5 6HR 9.18 miles Directions to Junction 11-12, M1 Southbound
Mcdonald's Restaurants near AL3 8BU Mcdonald's Distance Directions McDonald's, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH 4.03 miles Directions to McDonald's, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH McDonald's, George Street, LUTON, LU1 2AZ 4.15 miles Directions to McDonald's, George Street, LUTON, LU1 2AZ McDonald's, Peoplebuilding Estate, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead Industrial Estate, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 4NW 4.30 miles Directions to McDonald's, Peoplebuilding Estate, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead Industrial Estate, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 4NW McDonald's, Chaul End Lane, LUTON, LU4 8EZ 4.88 miles Directions to McDonald's, Chaul End Lane, LUTON, LU4 8EZ
KFC Restaurants near AL3 8BU Restaurant Distance Directions KFC, The Mall, LUTON, LU1 2LJ 4.21 miles Directions to KFC Luton - The Mall KFC, Dunstable Road, LUTON, LU1 1EH 4.45 miles Directions to KFC Luton - Dunstable Road KFC, Marlowes, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP1 1EZ 4.87 miles Directions to KFC Hemel Hempstead - The Marlowes KFC, Chaul End Lane, LUTON, LU4 8EZ 4.88 miles Directions to KFC Luton - Hatters Way Retail Park KFC, Wigmore Park Centre, Wigmore Lane, LUTON, LU2 9XG 5.48 miles Directions to KFC Luton - Wigmore Park Centre
| Street | Town | Locality | Distance (Miles) | Central Postcode | Directions on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH STREET | ST ALBANS | MARKYATE | 1.57 | AL3 8PJ | View on Google Maps |
| HIGH STREET | ST ALBANS | REDBOURN | 2.29 | AL3 7LN | View on Google Maps |
| LUTON ROAD | HARPENDEN | 2.44 | AL5 3NF | View on Google Maps | |
| MANOR ROAD | LUTON | CADDINGTON | 3.19 | LU1 4EE | View on Google Maps |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harpenden | 3.43 | E | 94.02 |
| Luton | 4.19 | NNE | 11.51 |
| Hemel Hempstead | 4.91 | SSW | 197.91 |
| Dunstable | 5.94 | NW | 321.76 |
| Houghton Regis | 6.90 | NNW | 329.29 |
| Berkhamsted | 7.08 | WSW | 236.48 |
| Tring | 9.83 | W | 259.25 |
| Hatfield | 10.05 | ESE | 112.25 |
| Radlett | 10.70 | SSE | 151.42 |
| Chesham | 11.06 | SW | 223.39 |
| Hitchin | 11.18 | NE | 36.79 |
| Watford | 11.55 | S | 171.19 |
| Stevenage | 11.60 | ENE | 60.53 |
| Flitwick | 12.89 | N | 348.92 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Harpenden
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | SSW 2 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 12.00% | S 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 13.00% | SW 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 14.00% | SSW 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 13.00% | SSW 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 13.00% | SW 2 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 12.00% | SSW 2 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 2 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 12.00% | SSW 2 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 12.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 12.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 12.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 4.00% | W 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 3.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 2.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | W 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 2.00% | W 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 8.00% | SW 11 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 67.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 78.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.910 |
AL3 8BU has an average download speed of 67 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,007 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
46% of postcodes (545,410) have slower broadband speeds.
54% of postcodes (638,224) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 17.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
AL3 8BU has an average upload speed of 17.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
6,680 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
84% of postcodes (993,540) have slower upload speeds.
16% of postcodes (184,421) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Redbourn Primary School
Address: Redbourn Primary School, Long Cutt, Redbourn, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 7EX
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: 01582792341
Flamstead Village School
Address: Flamstead Village School, Trowley Hill Road, Flamstead, 59 Trowley Hill Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 8DL
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: 01582840385
Markyate Village School and Nursery
Address: Markyate Village School and Nursery, Cavendish Road, Markyate, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 8PT
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: 01582840537
Nearest Dentists
REDBOURN DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 39 HIGH STREET, REDBOURN, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7LW
Distance: 2.27 miles
Contact: :
PURE DENTISTRY LIMITED
Address: 399 LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3NF
Distance: 2.44 miles
Contact: :
WOODHALL FARM DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 2 DUNSTER ROAD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP2 7QD
Distance: 2.78 miles
Contact: :
HARPENDEN DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 171 LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3BN
Distance: 2.98 miles
Contact: :
WAYSIDE DENTAL PRACTIC
Address: 2 DOUGLAS ROAD, HARPENDEN, AL5 2EW
Distance: 3.15 miles
Contact: :
HARPENDEN ORTHODONTICS LLP
Address: HARPENDEN ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, 60-62 HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2SP
Distance: 3.38 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
MARKYATE PHARMACY
Address: 40 HIGH STREET, MARKYATE, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8PB
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 840602
CROWN PHARMACY
Address: 65 HIGH STREET, REDBOURN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7LN
Distance: 2.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 792203
WOODHALL PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 4, SHENLEY ROAD, WOODHALL FARM ESTATE, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP2 7QH
Distance: 2.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01442 212162
MEDIGREEN LTD
Address: 31 MANOR ROAD, CADDINGTON, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 4EE
Distance: 3.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 457800
GROVEHILL PHARMACY
Address: 2 HENRY WELLS SQUARE, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP2 6BJ
Distance: 3.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01442 251435
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 3 LEYTON GREEN, HARPENDEN, AL5 2TE
Distance: 3.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 760624
Nearest Opticians
REDBOURN EYECARE
Address: 78 HIGH STREET, REDBOURN, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7LN
Distance: 2.29 miles
Contact: :
LYDON SHIRAZI OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 1/2 KINSBOURNE COURT, 96-100 LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3BL
Distance: 3.06 miles
Contact: :
OPTICALL MOBILE EYECARE
Address: OFFICE 2, MAYLANDS BUSINESS CENTRE, REDBOURN ROAD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP2 7ES
Distance: 3.40 miles
Contact: :
HARPENDEN EYE CENTRE
Address: 1A LEYTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2TJ
Distance: 3.43 miles
Contact: :
SKYE OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 1 BOWERS PARADE, HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2SH
Distance: 3.44 miles
Contact: :
20/20 EYECARE
Address: 20 STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4SE
Distance: 3.58 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
MARKYATE SURGERY
Address: 1 HICKS ROAD, MARKYATE, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8LJ
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: :
REDBOURN HC MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, 1 HAWKES DRIVE, REDBOURN, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7BL
Distance: 2.29 miles
Contact: :
WOODHALL FARM MEDICAL CTR
Address: VALLEY GREEN, SHENLEY ROAD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP2 7RJ
Distance: 2.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01442 261805
VERULAM MEDICAL GROUP COLERIDGE
Address: 2 COLERIDGE CRESCENT, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 7PQ
Distance: 2.84 miles
Contact: :
COLERIDGE HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 2 COLERIDGE CRESCENT, WOODHALL FARM, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP2 7PQ
Distance: 2.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01442 234220
CADDINGTON SURGERY
Address: 33 MANOR ROAD, CADDINGTON, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 4EE
Distance: 3.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 725673
Transport Links
Train Stations
Harpenden
Address: Harpenden station, Station Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4SP
Postcode: AL5 4SP
Line: East Midland Main Line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink)
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.65 miles
Luton Airport Parkway
Address: Luton Airport Parkway station, Parkway Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3JW
Postcode: LU1 3JW
Line: East Midland Main Line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink)
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 4.03 miles
Luton
Address: Luton station, Station Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2LT
Postcode: LU1 2LT
Line: East Midland Main Line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink)
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.40 miles
St Albans City
Address: St Albans station, Station Way, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5HE
Postcode: AL1 5HE
Line: East Midland Main Line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink)
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.72 miles
St Albans Abbey
Address: St Albans Abbey station, Holywell Hill, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2DN
Postcode: AL1 2DN
Line: Abbey Line
Company: Grand Central North West
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.60 miles
Apsley
Address: Apsley station, London Road, Apsley, Hertfordshire, HP3 9SX
Postcode: HP3 9SX
Line: West Coast Main Line
Company: Grand Central North West
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.16 miles
Hemel Hempstead
Address: Hemel Hempstead station, London Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9BQ
Postcode: HP3 9BQ
Line: West Coast Main Line
Company: Grand Central North West
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.85 miles
Berkhamsted
Address: Berkhamsted station, Station Approach, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 2AR
Postcode: HP4 2AR
Line: West Coast Main Line
Company: Grand Central North West
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.64 miles
Leagrave
Address: Leagrave station, Compton Avenue, Leagrave, Bedfordshire, LU4 9BA
Postcode: LU4 9BA
Line: East Midland Main Line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink)
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.94 miles
Bricket Wood
Address: Bricket Wood station, Station Road, Bricket Wood, Hertfordshire, AL2 3LN
Postcode: AL2 3LN
Line: Abbey Line
Company: Grand Central North West
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 8.60 miles
Park Street
Address: Park Street station, Watling Street, Park Street, Hertfordshire, AL2 2NG
Postcode: AL2 2NG
Line: Abbey Line
Company: Grand Central North West
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.74 miles
How Wood (Hertfordshire)
Address: How Wood station, Hyde Lane, How Wood, Hertfordshire, AL2 2NG
Postcode: AL2 2NG
Line: Abbey Line
Company: Grand Central North West
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 8.11 miles
Garston (Hertfordshire)
Address: Garston station, Garston Lane, Garston, Hertfordshire, WD25 9RT
Postcode: WD25 9RT
Line: Abbey Line
Company: Grand Central North West
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 9.52 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Harpenden and Berkhamsted |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Victoria Collins |
| Political Party | Liberal Democrat |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Hertfordshire County Council
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Library opening hours and locations | Hertfordshire County CouncilHouse Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £890,000 | £890,000 | £890,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £535,000 | £535,000 | £535,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £762,500 | £762,500 | £762,500 | 1 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, Shenley Road, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 7QH | 4.42 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
| Waitrose, Leyton Road, HARPENDEN, AL5 2TJ | 5.50 miles | Directions to Waitrose |
| Sainsburys, High Street, HARPENDEN, AL5 2RU | 5.63 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, Redbourn Road, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 7AZ | 5.74 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Iceland, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH | 6.48 miles | Directions to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 196-198 Arndale Centre, Luton, LU1 2TL | 4.24 miles | Directions to 196-198 Arndale Centre |
| Burger King - London Luton Airport, Luton, LU2 9LY | 4.82 miles | Directions to Burger King - London Luton Airport |
| Junction 11-12, M1 Northbound, Toddington, LU5 6HR | 9.18 miles | Directions to Junction 11-12, M1 Northbound |
| Junction 11-12, M1 Southbound, Toddington, LU5 6HR | 9.18 miles | Directions to Junction 11-12, M1 Southbound |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH | 4.03 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH |
| McDonald's, George Street, LUTON, LU1 2AZ | 4.15 miles | Directions to McDonald's, George Street, LUTON, LU1 2AZ |
| McDonald's, Peoplebuilding Estate, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead Industrial Estate, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 4NW | 4.30 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Peoplebuilding Estate, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead Industrial Estate, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 4NW |
| McDonald's, Chaul End Lane, LUTON, LU4 8EZ | 4.88 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Chaul End Lane, LUTON, LU4 8EZ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, The Mall, LUTON, LU1 2LJ | 4.21 miles | Directions to KFC Luton - The Mall |
| KFC, Dunstable Road, LUTON, LU1 1EH | 4.45 miles | Directions to KFC Luton - Dunstable Road |
| KFC, Marlowes, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP1 1EZ | 4.87 miles | Directions to KFC Hemel Hempstead - The Marlowes |
| KFC, Chaul End Lane, LUTON, LU4 8EZ | 4.88 miles | Directions to KFC Luton - Hatters Way Retail Park |
| KFC, Wigmore Park Centre, Wigmore Lane, LUTON, LU2 9XG | 5.48 miles | Directions to KFC Luton - Wigmore Park Centre |