AL4 8HX is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (AL4) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8HX) 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 AL4.
- Postal Sector. In our case AL4 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case HX.
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 AL4 8HX postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the AL4 8HX postcode have the street address of Castle Rise
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the AL4 8HX postcode is home to a bustling 25 residents!
AL4 8HX is within the village of Lea Valley.
The AL4 8HX postcode area is composed of 87.5% residential properties, 12.5% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. There is an equal mix of houses and bungalows in AL4 8HX. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. Of these bungalows, most are semi-detached. Of these maisonettes, most are semi-detached.
Most properties in AL4 8HX are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
None Domestic Buildings in AL4 8HX fall under these categories: Shops.
Shops include 4, Castle Rise.
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Map of the Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 87.5% |
| Commercial | 12.5% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for AL4 8HX
The telephone area code for AL4 8HX is 01582 Luton.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 51.8199892435 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.320685003293 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Harpenden
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 0.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 3.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 15.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 39.00% | E 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 21.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 26.00% | E 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 2.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 26.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 40.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 25.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 34.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 18.00% | E 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 41.00% | E 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 59.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (night) | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 58.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Light rain | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 50.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 49.00% | S 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Fog | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 27.00% | S 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 22.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 21.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 39.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 39.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 36.00% | W 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | W 4 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 8.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 16.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | W 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 7.00% | W 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | S 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 174.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 460.000 |
AL4 8HX has an average download speed of 174.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
132 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
95% of postcodes (1,124,597) have slower broadband speeds.
5% of postcodes (59,912) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 20.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 20.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
AL4 8HX has an average upload speed of 20.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,204 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
95% of postcodes (1,123,135) have slower upload speeds.
5% of postcodes (60,302) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
St Helen's Church of England Primary School
Address: St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Brewhouse Hill, Wheathampstead, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 8AN
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: 01582832106
Sauncey Wood Primary School
Address: Sauncey Wood Primary School, Pickford Hill, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5HL
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 01582621514
Crabtree Junior School
Address: Crabtree Junior School, Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5PU
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 01582623501
Crabtree Infants' School
Address: Crabtree Infants' School, Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5PU
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact:
Crabtree Junior School
Address: Crabtree Junior School, Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5PU
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact:
Manland Primary School
Address: Manland Primary School, Sauncey Avenue, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4QW
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: 01582713452
The Lea Primary School and Nursery
Address: The Lea Primary School and Nursery, Moorland Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4LE
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: 01582767939
Harpenden Academy
Address: Harpenden Academy, 25 Vaughan Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4EL
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: 01582716910
England Secondary Schools
Sir John Lawes School
Address: Sir John Lawes School, Manland Way, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4QP
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01582760043
Sir John Lawes School
Address: Sir John Lawes School, Manland Way, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4QP
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 12 HIGH STREET, WHEATHAMPSTEAD, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 8AA
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: :
COLOSSEUM DENTAL (SOUTHDOWN)
Address: 112 SOUTHDOWN ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 1QQ
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: :
SPECIAL CARE DENTAL
Address: CARLTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4TA
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: :
MARFORD ROAD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 34 MARFORD ROAD, WHEATHAMPSTEAD, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 8AS
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: :
BOWERS WAY DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 29 BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4EP
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: :
DAVENPORT HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: DAVENPORT HOUSE, BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4HX
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 2 HIGH STREET, WHEATHAMPSTEAD, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 8AA
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 832102
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 136 SOUTHDOWN ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 1PU
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712783
TOPKINS PHARMACY
Address: 6 STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4SE
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712708
BOOTS
Address: 23-25 HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2RU
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: :
SPRINGFIELD PHARMACY
Address: 19 HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2RU
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712104
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 3 LEYTON GREEN, HARPENDEN, AL5 2TE
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 760624
Nearest Opticians
20/20 EYECARE
Address: 20 STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4SE
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: :
ALLDERS OPTICIANS (HARPENDEN)
Address: 17A STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, AL5 4SQ
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: :
SKYE OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 1 BOWERS PARADE, HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2SH
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: :
HARPENDEN EYE CENTRE
Address: 1A LEYTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2TJ
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: :
LYDON SHIRAZI OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 1/2 KINSBOURNE COURT, 96-100 LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3BL
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: :
REDBOURN EYECARE
Address: 78 HIGH STREET, REDBOURN, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7LN
Distance: 3.52 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
ELMS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 5 STEWART ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4QA
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 767444
DAVENPORT HOUSE SURGERY
Address: DAVENPORT HOUSE, BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4HX
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 767821
DAVENPORT HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: DAVENPORT HOUSE, BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, AL5 4HX
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: :
VILLAGE SURGERY
Address: MARFORD ROAD, WHEATHAMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 8BT
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 832258
VILLAGE SURGERY
Address: AMENBURY LANE, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2BT
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712021
THE KIMPTON SURGERY
Address: 9 HIGH STREET, KIMPTON, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 8RA
Distance: 2.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01438 832151
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 five minutes drive
Distance: 1.38 miles
Welwyn North
Address: Welwyn North station, Station Road, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0AS
Postcode: AL6 0AS
Line: East Coast Main Line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.50 miles
Welwyn Garden City
Address: Welwyn Garden City station, inside The Howard Centre shopping m, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6HA
Postcode: AL8 6HA
Line: East Coast Main Line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.15 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: 4.81 miles
Hatfield (Herts)
Address: Hatfield station, 79 Great North Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5AB
Postcode: AL9 5AB
Line: East Coast Main Line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.93 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: 5.28 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: 4.87 miles
Welham Green
Address: Welham Green station, Travellers Green, Welham Green, Hertfordshire, AL9 7HF
Postcode: AL9 7HF
Line: East Coast Main Line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.45 miles
Knebworth
Address: Knebworth station, Park Lane, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6AT
Postcode: SG3 6AT
Line: East Coast Main Line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.55 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: 5.87 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
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 CouncilHouse Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | £475,000 | £628,000 | £551,500 | 2 |
| 2021 | £565,000 | £565,000 | £565,000 | 1 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, High Street, HARPENDEN, AL5 2RU | 2.42 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
| Waitrose, Leyton Road, HARPENDEN, AL5 2TJ | 2.55 miles | Directions to Waitrose |
| Morrisons, Hatfield Road, ST. ALBANS, AL1 4SU | 7.64 miles | Directions to Morrisons |
| Iceland, Victoria Street, ST. ALBANS, AL1 3TG | 7.74 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Iceland, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH | 7.96 miles | Directions to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Burger King - London Luton Airport, Luton, LU2 9LY | 4.76 miles | Directions to Burger King - London Luton Airport |
| Galleria Outlet Centre, Hatfield, AL10 0XR | 5.28 miles | Directions to Galleria Outlet Centre |
| 196-198 Arndale Centre, Luton, LU1 2TL | 5.83 miles | Directions to 196-198 Arndale Centre |
| Roaring Meg Retail Park, Stevenage, SG1 1XN | 7.23 miles | Directions to Roaring Meg Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH | 4.94 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH |
| McDonald's, Howardsgate, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6BB | 5.10 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Howardsgate, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6BB |
| McDonald's, The Galleria, Comet Way, HATFIELD, AL10 0XY | 5.28 miles | Directions to McDonald's, The Galleria, Comet Way, HATFIELD, AL10 0XY |
| McDonald's, St. Albans Retail Park, Griffiths Way, ST. ALBANS, AL1 2RJ | 5.47 miles | Directions to McDonald's, St. Albans Retail Park, Griffiths Way, ST. ALBANS, AL1 2RJ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, The Quadrant, ST. ALBANS, AL4 9RA | 3.85 miles | Directions to KFC Marshalswick - The Quadrant |
| KFC, Church Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6PS | 5.03 miles | Directions to KFC Welwyn Garden City - Fretherne Road |
| KFC, Comet Way, HATFIELD, AL10 9TL | 5.18 miles | Directions to KFC Hatfield - Comet Way |
| KFC, Wigmore Park Centre, Wigmore Lane, LUTON, LU2 9XG | 5.20 miles | Directions to KFC Luton - Wigmore Park Centre |
| KFC, The Mall, LUTON, LU1 2LJ | 5.68 miles | Directions to KFC Luton - The Mall |