AL4 8RU 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 (8RU) 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 RU.
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 8RU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the AL4 8RU postcode have the street address of Lower Gustard Wood
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the AL4 8RU postcode is home to a bustling 33 residents!
AL4 8RU is within the village of Wheathampstead.
The AL4 8RU postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in AL4 8RU are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in AL4 8RU 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 | 51.8271044694 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.293384996257 |
Retail and Shopping near AL4 8RU
Street
Town
Locality
Distance (Miles)
Central Postcode
Directions on Google Maps
HIGH STREET
ST ALBANS
WHEATHAMPSTEAD
0.98
AL4 8AA
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LOWER LUTON ROAD
HARPENDEN
2.06
AL5 5AL
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PIGGOTTSHILL LANE
HARPENDEN
2.48
AL5 1LG
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SOUTHDOWN ROAD
HARPENDEN
2.53
AL5 1PU
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Nearest Town
Distance (Miles)
Direction
Bearing
Harpenden
2.82
WSW
255.26
Welwyn Garden City
4.06
ESE
113.43
Hatfield
5.31
SE
143.82
Luton
6.43
NW
304.43
Stevenage
6.54
NE
37.20
Hitchin
8.48
N
3.84
Hemel Hempstead
9.24
SW
236.13
Radlett
9.92
S
186.02
Potters Bar
10.08
SSE
154.90
Dunstable
10.69
WNW
293.19
Ware
11.13
E
94.63
Baldock
12.10
NNE
21.63
Watford
12.68
SSW
200.27
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Harpenden
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 03:00 to 06:00 
Clear night 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 0.00% NW 16 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Clear night 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 0.00% NW 13 mph 09:00 to 12:00 
Sunny day 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 0.00% NW 13 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Sunny day 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 1.00% NW 11 mph 15:00 to 18:00 
Cloudy 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 4.00% WNW 9 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Cloudy 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 9.00% W 7 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Cloudy 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 47.00% SW 7 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 
Light rain 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 49.00% SW 7 mph 03:00 to 06:00 
Overcast 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 17.00% SW 7 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Overcast 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 12.00% WSW 7 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Overcast 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 11.00% WSW 7 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Overcast 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 10.00% WSW 7 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Overcast 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 9.00% WSW 7 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Overcast 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 11.00% WSW 7 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Overcast 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 13.00% WSW 7 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Overcast 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 14.00% WSW 7 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Overcast 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 12.00% WSW 7 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Overcast 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 14.00% WSW 4 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Overcast 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 12.00% WSW 4 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Overcast 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 12.00% WSW 7 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Overcast 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 11.00% WSW 4 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Overcast 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 11.00% WSW 4 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Overcast 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 11.00% WSW 4 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Overcast 7.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 11.00% WSW 2 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Overcast 7.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 13.00% WSW 2 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Overcast 7.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 13.00% WSW 2 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Overcast 7.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 12.00% S 2 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Overcast 8.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 12.00% SSW 2 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Overcast 8.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 12.00% S 2 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Overcast 7.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 13.00% ESE 2 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Overcast 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 13.00% SE 2 mph
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
Average Mbps 160.900 Median Mbps 80.000 Maximum Mbps 1000.000
AL4 8RU has an average download speed of 160.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
236 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
93% of postcodes (1,099,374) have slower broadband speeds.
7% of postcodes (85,031) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
Average Mbps 23.700 Median Mbps 20.000 Maximum Mbps 115.000
AL4 8RU has an average upload speed of 23.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
434 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
97% of postcodes (1,146,341) have slower upload speeds.
3% of postcodes (37,866) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery
Address: Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery, Nurseries Road, Wheathampstead, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 8TP
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact:
Kimpton Primary School
Address: Kimpton Primary School, High Street, Kimpton, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 8RB
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: 01438832394
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: 1.21 miles
Contact: 01582832106
Nearest Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 12 HIGH STREET, WHEATHAMPSTEAD, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 8AA
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: :
MARFORD ROAD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 34 MARFORD ROAD, WHEATHAMPSTEAD, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 8AS
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: :
COLOSSEUM DENTAL (SOUTHDOWN)
Address: 112 SOUTHDOWN ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 1QQ
Distance: 2.56 miles
Contact: :
SPECIAL CARE DENTAL
Address: CARLTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4TA
Distance: 2.60 miles
Contact: :
BOWERS WAY DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 29 BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4EP
Distance: 2.70 miles
Contact: :
DAVENPORT HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: DAVENPORT HOUSE, BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4HX
Distance: 2.72 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 2 HIGH STREET, WHEATHAMPSTEAD, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 8AA
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 832102
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 136 SOUTHDOWN ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 1PU
Distance: 2.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712783
TOPKINS PHARMACY
Address: 6 STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4SE
Distance: 2.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712708
BOOTS
Address: 23-25 HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2RU
Distance: 2.75 miles
Contact: :
SPRINGFIELD PHARMACY
Address: 19 HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2RU
Distance: 2.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712104
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 3 LEYTON GREEN, HARPENDEN, AL5 2TE
Distance: 2.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 760624
Nearest Opticians
20/20 EYECARE
Address: 20 STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4SE
Distance: 2.70 miles
Contact: :
ALLDERS OPTICIANS (HARPENDEN)
Address: 17A STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, AL5 4SQ
Distance: 2.71 miles
Contact: :
SKYE OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 1 BOWERS PARADE, HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2SH
Distance: 2.79 miles
Contact: :
HARPENDEN EYE CENTRE
Address: 1A LEYTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2TJ
Distance: 2.84 miles
Contact: :
LYDON SHIRAZI OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 1/2 KINSBOURNE COURT, 96-100 LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3BL
Distance: 3.09 miles
Contact: :
LUXOTTICA RETAIL UK (BRIDGE ROAD)
Address: JOHN LEWIS, BRIDGE ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6TP
Distance: 4.04 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
VILLAGE SURGERY
Address: MARFORD ROAD, WHEATHAMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 8BT
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 832258
THE KIMPTON SURGERY
Address: 9 HIGH STREET, KIMPTON, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 8RA
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01438 832151
ELMS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 5 STEWART ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4QA
Distance: 2.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 767444
DAVENPORT HOUSE SURGERY
Address: DAVENPORT HOUSE, BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4HX
Distance: 2.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 767821
DAVENPORT HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: DAVENPORT HOUSE, BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, AL5 4HX
Distance: 2.72 miles
Contact: :
VILLAGE SURGERY
Address: AMENBURY LANE, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2BT
Distance: 2.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712021
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: 2.64 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 ten minutes drive
Distance: 4.33 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 ten minutes drive
Distance: 4.22 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 ten minutes drive
Distance: 5.49 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: 5.49 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: 6.07 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: 5.30 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 fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.41 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: 7.20 miles
Watton-at-Stone
Address: Watton-at-Stone station, Station Road, Watton-at-Stone, Hertfordshire, SG14 3SH
Postcode: SG14 3SH
Line: Hertford loop line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.68 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
A1(M) J5Distance: 4.53 milesDriving Time: 6.03 minutesA1(M) J4Distance: 5.76 milesDriving Time: 6.91 minutesA1(M) J6Distance: 6.78 milesDriving Time: 8.20 minutesM1 J9Distance: 7.52 milesDriving Time: 11.93 minutesA1(M) J3Distance: 7.83 milesDriving Time: 8.91 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 £330,000 £700,000 £446,667 3 2016 £550,000 £550,000 £550,000 1 2021 £365,000 £790,000 £577,500 2 2022 £405,000 £405,000 £405,000 1 2023 £880,000 £880,000 £880,000 1
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
Popular Supermarkets near AL4 8RU Supermarket Distance Directions Sainsburys, High Street, HARPENDEN, AL5 2RU 4.42 miles Directions to Sainsburys Waitrose, Leyton Road, HARPENDEN, AL5 2TJ 4.56 miles Directions to Waitrose Sainsburys, Church Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6SA 6.51 miles Directions to Sainsburys Waitrose, Bridge Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6AB 6.65 miles Directions to Waitrose Iceland, Fretherne Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6PZ 6.70 miles Directions to Iceland
What Popular Restaurants are near?
Burger King Restaurants near AL4 8RU Burger King Distance Directions Galleria Outlet Centre, Hatfield, AL10 0XR 5.02 miles Directions to Galleria Outlet Centre Burger King - London Luton Airport, Luton, LU2 9LY 5.09 miles Directions to Burger King - London Luton Airport Roaring Meg Retail Park, Stevenage, SG1 1XN 6.06 miles Directions to Roaring Meg Retail Park 196-198 Arndale Centre, Luton, LU1 2TL 6.40 miles Directions to 196-198 Arndale Centre
Mcdonald's Restaurants near AL4 8RU Mcdonald's Distance Directions McDonald's, Howardsgate, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6BB 4.16 miles Directions to McDonald's, Howardsgate, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6BB McDonald's, The Galleria, Comet Way, HATFIELD, AL10 0XY 5.02 miles Directions to McDonald's, The Galleria, Comet Way, HATFIELD, AL10 0XY McDonald's, Town Centre, HATFIELD, AL10 0JP 5.22 miles Directions to McDonald's, Town Centre, HATFIELD, AL10 0JP McDonald's, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH 5.48 miles Directions to McDonald's, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH
KFC Restaurants near AL4 8RU Restaurant Distance Directions KFC, Church Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6PS 4.11 miles Directions to KFC Welwyn Garden City - Fretherne Road KFC, The Quadrant, ST. ALBANS, AL4 9RA 4.34 miles Directions to KFC Marshalswick - The Quadrant KFC, Comet Way, HATFIELD, AL10 9TL 4.90 miles Directions to KFC Hatfield - Comet Way KFC, Wigmore Park Centre, Wigmore Lane, LUTON, LU2 9XG 5.38 miles Directions to KFC Luton - Wigmore Park Centre KFC, Stevenage Leisure Park, Kings Way, STEVENAGE, SG1 2UA 6.20 miles Directions to KFC Stevenage - Leisure Park
| Street | Town | Locality | Distance (Miles) | Central Postcode | Directions on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH STREET | ST ALBANS | WHEATHAMPSTEAD | 0.98 | AL4 8AA | View on Google Maps |
| LOWER LUTON ROAD | HARPENDEN | 2.06 | AL5 5AL | View on Google Maps | |
| PIGGOTTSHILL LANE | HARPENDEN | 2.48 | AL5 1LG | View on Google Maps | |
| SOUTHDOWN ROAD | HARPENDEN | 2.53 | AL5 1PU | View on Google Maps |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harpenden | 2.82 | WSW | 255.26 |
| Welwyn Garden City | 4.06 | ESE | 113.43 |
| Hatfield | 5.31 | SE | 143.82 |
| Luton | 6.43 | NW | 304.43 |
| Stevenage | 6.54 | NE | 37.20 |
| Hitchin | 8.48 | N | 3.84 |
| Hemel Hempstead | 9.24 | SW | 236.13 |
| Radlett | 9.92 | S | 186.02 |
| Potters Bar | 10.08 | SSE | 154.90 |
| Dunstable | 10.69 | WNW | 293.19 |
| Ware | 11.13 | E | 94.63 |
| Baldock | 12.10 | NNE | 21.63 |
| Watford | 12.68 | SSW | 200.27 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Harpenden
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 9.00% | W 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 47.00% | SW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 49.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 17.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 12.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 14.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | WSW 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | WSW 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | S 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | SSW 2 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | S 2 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | ESE 2 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 13.00% | SE 2 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 160.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 80.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 1000.000 |
AL4 8RU has an average download speed of 160.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
236 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
93% of postcodes (1,099,374) have slower broadband speeds.
7% of postcodes (85,031) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 23.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 20.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 115.000 |
AL4 8RU has an average upload speed of 23.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
434 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
97% of postcodes (1,146,341) have slower upload speeds.
3% of postcodes (37,866) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery
Address: Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery, Nurseries Road, Wheathampstead, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 8TP
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact:
Kimpton Primary School
Address: Kimpton Primary School, High Street, Kimpton, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 8RB
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: 01438832394
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: 1.21 miles
Contact: 01582832106
Nearest Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 12 HIGH STREET, WHEATHAMPSTEAD, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 8AA
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: :
MARFORD ROAD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 34 MARFORD ROAD, WHEATHAMPSTEAD, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 8AS
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: :
COLOSSEUM DENTAL (SOUTHDOWN)
Address: 112 SOUTHDOWN ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 1QQ
Distance: 2.56 miles
Contact: :
SPECIAL CARE DENTAL
Address: CARLTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4TA
Distance: 2.60 miles
Contact: :
BOWERS WAY DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 29 BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4EP
Distance: 2.70 miles
Contact: :
DAVENPORT HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: DAVENPORT HOUSE, BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4HX
Distance: 2.72 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 2 HIGH STREET, WHEATHAMPSTEAD, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 8AA
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 832102
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 136 SOUTHDOWN ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 1PU
Distance: 2.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712783
TOPKINS PHARMACY
Address: 6 STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4SE
Distance: 2.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712708
BOOTS
Address: 23-25 HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2RU
Distance: 2.75 miles
Contact: :
SPRINGFIELD PHARMACY
Address: 19 HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2RU
Distance: 2.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712104
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 3 LEYTON GREEN, HARPENDEN, AL5 2TE
Distance: 2.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 760624
Nearest Opticians
20/20 EYECARE
Address: 20 STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4SE
Distance: 2.70 miles
Contact: :
ALLDERS OPTICIANS (HARPENDEN)
Address: 17A STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, AL5 4SQ
Distance: 2.71 miles
Contact: :
SKYE OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 1 BOWERS PARADE, HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2SH
Distance: 2.79 miles
Contact: :
HARPENDEN EYE CENTRE
Address: 1A LEYTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2TJ
Distance: 2.84 miles
Contact: :
LYDON SHIRAZI OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 1/2 KINSBOURNE COURT, 96-100 LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3BL
Distance: 3.09 miles
Contact: :
LUXOTTICA RETAIL UK (BRIDGE ROAD)
Address: JOHN LEWIS, BRIDGE ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6TP
Distance: 4.04 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
VILLAGE SURGERY
Address: MARFORD ROAD, WHEATHAMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 8BT
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 832258
THE KIMPTON SURGERY
Address: 9 HIGH STREET, KIMPTON, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 8RA
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01438 832151
ELMS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 5 STEWART ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4QA
Distance: 2.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 767444
DAVENPORT HOUSE SURGERY
Address: DAVENPORT HOUSE, BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4HX
Distance: 2.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 767821
DAVENPORT HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: DAVENPORT HOUSE, BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, AL5 4HX
Distance: 2.72 miles
Contact: :
VILLAGE SURGERY
Address: AMENBURY LANE, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2BT
Distance: 2.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712021
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: 2.64 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 ten minutes drive
Distance: 4.33 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 ten minutes drive
Distance: 4.22 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 ten minutes drive
Distance: 5.49 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: 5.49 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: 6.07 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: 5.30 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 fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.41 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: 7.20 miles
Watton-at-Stone
Address: Watton-at-Stone station, Station Road, Watton-at-Stone, Hertfordshire, SG14 3SH
Postcode: SG14 3SH
Line: Hertford loop line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.68 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £330,000 | £700,000 | £446,667 | 3 |
| 2016 | £550,000 | £550,000 | £550,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £365,000 | £790,000 | £577,500 | 2 |
| 2022 | £405,000 | £405,000 | £405,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £880,000 | £880,000 | £880,000 | 1 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, High Street, HARPENDEN, AL5 2RU | 4.42 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
| Waitrose, Leyton Road, HARPENDEN, AL5 2TJ | 4.56 miles | Directions to Waitrose |
| Sainsburys, Church Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6SA | 6.51 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
| Waitrose, Bridge Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6AB | 6.65 miles | Directions to Waitrose |
| Iceland, Fretherne Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6PZ | 6.70 miles | Directions to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Galleria Outlet Centre, Hatfield, AL10 0XR | 5.02 miles | Directions to Galleria Outlet Centre |
| Burger King - London Luton Airport, Luton, LU2 9LY | 5.09 miles | Directions to Burger King - London Luton Airport |
| Roaring Meg Retail Park, Stevenage, SG1 1XN | 6.06 miles | Directions to Roaring Meg Retail Park |
| 196-198 Arndale Centre, Luton, LU1 2TL | 6.40 miles | Directions to 196-198 Arndale Centre |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Howardsgate, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6BB | 4.16 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Howardsgate, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6BB |
| McDonald's, The Galleria, Comet Way, HATFIELD, AL10 0XY | 5.02 miles | Directions to McDonald's, The Galleria, Comet Way, HATFIELD, AL10 0XY |
| McDonald's, Town Centre, HATFIELD, AL10 0JP | 5.22 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Town Centre, HATFIELD, AL10 0JP |
| McDonald's, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH | 5.48 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Church Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6PS | 4.11 miles | Directions to KFC Welwyn Garden City - Fretherne Road |
| KFC, The Quadrant, ST. ALBANS, AL4 9RA | 4.34 miles | Directions to KFC Marshalswick - The Quadrant |
| KFC, Comet Way, HATFIELD, AL10 9TL | 4.90 miles | Directions to KFC Hatfield - Comet Way |
| KFC, Wigmore Park Centre, Wigmore Lane, LUTON, LU2 9XG | 5.38 miles | Directions to KFC Luton - Wigmore Park Centre |
| KFC, Stevenage Leisure Park, Kings Way, STEVENAGE, SG1 2UA | 6.20 miles | Directions to KFC Stevenage - Leisure Park |