AL4 9SS Postcode in St. Albans


AL4 9SS is the Postcode in Mendip Close

AL4 9SS 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 (9SS) 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:

  1. Postal Area. In our case AL which means St Albans.
  2. Postal District. In our case AL4.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case AL4 9.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case SS.

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 9SS postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the AL4 9SS postcode have the street address of Mendip Close

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the AL4 9SS postcode is home to a bustling 30 residents!

AL4 9SS is within the city of ST. ALBANS.

The AL4 9SS postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in AL4 9SS are houses. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced.

Most properties in AL4 9SS are owned by the occupiers with the rest being social housing.

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Property TypePercentage
Residential100%
Commercial0%
Public0%

Telephone Area Code for AL4 9SS

The telephone area code for AL4 9SS is 01727 St Albans.

Map Coordinates

Latitude51.7717280402
Longitude-0.303663738468
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Map showing 5 and 10 minutes walking distances from this postcode © Crown copyright and database rights 2024

Retail and Shopping near AL4 9SS

Street Town Locality Distance (Miles) Central Postcode Directions on Google Maps
ST BRELADES PLACE ST ALBANS SANDRIDGE 0.28 AL4 9RG View on Google Maps
THE QUADRANT ST ALBANS 0.54 AL4 9RB View on Google Maps
BEECH ROAD ST ALBANS 0.90 AL3 5AS View on Google Maps
HATFIELD ROAD ST ALBANS 1.41 AL4 0XP View on Google Maps
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Hatfield 3.61 E 97.26
Harpenden 3.86 NW 323.75
Welwyn Garden City 4.72 ENE 61.87
Radlett 6.07 S 185.67
Potters Bar 7.10 SE 138.30
Hemel Hempstead 7.35 W 259.69
Luton 8.91 NNW 326.94
Watford 8.98 SSW 206.11
Stevenage 10.05 NNE 25.91
Rickmansworth 11.62 SW 217.73
Cheshunt 12.18 ESE 113.05
Hitchin 12.33 N 4.68

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for St. Albans

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
18:00 to 21:00symbol for OvercastOvercast12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 10.00%E 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 8.00%E 7 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 9.00%E 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 9.00%ENE 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 10.00%ENE 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 10.00%E 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 10.00%ESE 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 9.00%ESE 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 10.00%E 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 11.00%E 7 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for OvercastOvercast8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 14.00%E 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for OvercastOvercast8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 14.00%E 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for OvercastOvercast8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 15.00%E 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 14.00%E 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 11.00%ESE 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 11.00%E 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 12.00%E 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for OvercastOvercast8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 12.00%E 4 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for OvercastOvercast7.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 12.00%E 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for MistMist7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 17.00%E 2 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for FogFog7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 18.00%E 2 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for FogFog8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 18.00%ESE 2 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 12.00%S 2 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 9.00%S 2 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for MistMist9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 18.00%SSE 2 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for FogFog9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 19.00%S 2 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for FogFog9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 20.00%S 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for FogFog9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 21.00%SSW 2 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for FogFog9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 21.00%SSE 2 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for MistMist10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 20.00%S 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 14.00%SSW 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for OvercastOvercast12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) 12.00%SSW 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 12.00%SE 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 13.00%SSE 4 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Broadband speed meter good
Average Mbps85.100
Median Mbps78.900
Maximum Mbps159.350

AL4 9SS has an average download speed of 85.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).

727 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

58% of postcodes (685,345) have slower broadband speeds.

42% of postcodes (498,569) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Broadband speed meter fast
Average Mbps15.800
Median Mbps14.400
Maximum Mbps29.990

AL4 9SS has an average upload speed of 15.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).

10,629 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

73% of postcodes (859,277) have slower upload speeds.

27% of postcodes (314,735) have faster upload speeds.

Schools within a five minute Drive

England Primary Schools

Sandridge School

Address: Sandridge School, Woodcock Hill, Sandridge, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9EB

Distance: 0.70 miles

School Website

Contact: 01727850576

Oakwood Primary School

Address: Oakwood Primary School, Oakwood Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0XA

Distance: 1.08 miles

School Website

Contact: 01727753930

Skyswood Primary & Nursery School

Address: Skyswood Primary & Nursery School, Chandlers Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9RS

Distance: 0.32 miles

Contact:

St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School

Address: St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, Hazelmere Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9RW

Distance: 0.37 miles

Contact:

Fleetville Infant and Nursery School

Address: Fleetville Infant and Nursery School, Royal Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4LX

Distance: 1.36 miles

School Website

Contact: 01727519221

Fleetville Infant and Nursery School

Address: Fleetville Infant and Nursery School, Royal Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4LX

Distance: 1.36 miles

Contact:

Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School

Address: Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School, Downes Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9NT

Distance: 0.35 miles

Contact:

Wheatfields Junior Mixed School

Address: Wheatfields Junior Mixed School, Downes Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9NT

Distance: 0.35 miles

Contact:

Fleetville Junior School

Address: Fleetville Junior School, 228 Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4LW

Distance: 1.44 miles

School Website

Contact: 01727519224

Fleetville Junior School

Address: Fleetville Junior School, 228 Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4LW

Distance: 1.44 miles

Contact:

Bernards Heath Junior School

Address: Bernards Heath Junior School, Watson Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5HP

Distance: 1.13 miles

School Website

Contact: 01727856262

Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School

Address: Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School, 154 Sandridge Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4AP

Distance: 1.29 miles

School Website

Contact: 01727852106

Maple Primary School

Address: Maple Primary School, Hall Place Gardens, Maple Primary School, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3SW

Distance: 1.64 miles

School Website

Contact: 01727859053

England Secondary Schools

Beaumont School

Address: Beaumont School, Austen Way, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0XB

Distance: 1.16 miles

School Website

Contact: 01727854726

Verulam School

Address: Verulam School, Brampton Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4PR

Distance: 1.25 miles

School Website

Contact: 01727766100

Sandringham School

Address: Sandringham School, The Ridgeway, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9NX

Distance: 0.19 miles

Contact:

St Albans Girls' School

Address: St Albans Girls' School, Sandridgebury Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6DB

Distance: 1.21 miles

School Website

Contact: 01727853134

Nearest Dentists

JERSEY FARM DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE 2A, ST. BRELADES PLACE, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 9RG

Distance: 0.29 miles

Contact: :

HAPPY FAMILY DENTAL

Address: 54 THE QUADRANT, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 9RD

Distance: 0.56 miles

Contact: :

HIGH OAKS DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 26 HIGH OAKS, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 6DL

Distance: 1.53 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: ST. PETERS LODGE, 7 MANOR ROAD, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 3ST

Distance: 1.58 miles

Contact: :

COLOSSEUM DENTAL (ST ALBANS)

Address: 59 HATFIELD ROAD, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 4JE

Distance: 1.59 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL BEAUTY ST ALBANS

Address: 4 GRANGE STREET, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 5NB

Distance: 1.71 miles

Contact: :

Nearest Chemists

JERSEY FARM CHEMIST

Address: 7 ST BRELADES PLACE, JERSEY FARM, ST. ALBANS, AL4 9RG

Distance: 0.29 miles

Contact: tel: 01727 847534

QUADRANT PHARMACY

Address: 17 THE QUADRANT, MARSHALSWICK, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 9RB

Distance: 0.54 miles

Contact: tel: 01727 851013

MEERA PHARMACY

Address: 4 BEECH ROAD, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 5AS

Distance: 0.90 miles

Contact: :

MORRISONS PHARMACY

Address: 244 HATFIELD ROAD, ST. ALBANS, AL1 4SU

Distance: 1.44 miles

Contact: tel: 01727 844947

JADE PHARMACY (PARKBURY HOUSE)

Address: PARKBURY HOUSE SURGERY, ST. PETERS STREET, ST. ALBANS, AL1 3HD

Distance: 1.67 miles

Contact: tel: 01727 862857

JADE PHARMACY (ST. ALBANS)

Address: 111-113 ST PETERS STREET, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 3ET

Distance: 1.74 miles

Contact: tel: 01727 850480

Nearest Opticians

CHARRINGTON,CROSS,LIVERSIDGE & PARTNERS

Address: 47 THE QUADRANT, MARSHALSWICK, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 9RB

Distance: 0.54 miles

Contact: :

ENHANCED OPTICIAN SERVICES - ST ALBANS

Address: 209 HATFIELD ROAD, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 4SY

Distance: 1.40 miles

Contact: :

FUTURE VISION OPTICIANS (HATFIELD)

Address: 244 HATFIELD ROAD, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 4SU

Distance: 1.44 miles

Contact: :

EYECARE AT MORRISONS

Address: 244 HATFIELD ROAD, ST. ALBANS, AL1 4SU

Distance: 1.44 miles

Contact: :

LUXOTTICA RETAIL UK LTD

Address: LEVEL 2, VERULAM POINT, STATION WAY, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 5HE

Distance: 1.67 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS ST ALBANS

Address: 31 ST. PETERS STREET, ST. ALBANS, AL1 3DP

Distance: 1.96 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

JERSEY FARM SURGERY

Address: 2 ST. BRELADE'S PLACE, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 9RG

Distance: 0.29 miles

Contact: tel: 01727 837498

PARKBURY SURGERY

Address: 18 HOPKINS CRESCENT, SANDRIDGE, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 9DB

Distance: 0.55 miles

Contact: tel: 01727 847968

PARKBURY AT SANDRIDGE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE

Address: 18 HOPKINS CRESCENT, SANDRIDGE, ST. ALBANS, AL4 9DB

Distance: 0.55 miles

Contact: :

PARKBURY HOUSE SURGERY

Address: ST. PETERS STREET, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 3HD

Distance: 1.67 miles

Contact: tel: 01727 851589

GRANGE STREET SURGERY

Address: 2 GRANGE STREET, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 5NF

Distance: 1.70 miles

Contact: tel: 01727 833550

LODGE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE

Address: THE LODGE, NORMANDY ROAD, ST. ALBANS, AL3 5NP

Distance: 1.82 miles

Contact: :

Transport Links

Train Stations

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 ten minutes drive

Distance: 1.79 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 ten minutes drive

Distance: 2.50 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: 3.80 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 ten minutes drive

Distance: 3.56 miles

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: 3.63 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: 4.71 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: 4.12 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: 5.96 miles

Brookmans Park

Address: Brookmans Park station, Station Road, Brookmans Park, Hertfordshire, AL9 7SS

Postcode: AL9 7SS

Line: East Coast Main Line

Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 5.50 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: 4.67 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: 5.16 miles

Potters Bar

Address: Potters Bar station, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 1AJ

Postcode: EN6 1AJ

Line: East Coast Main Line

Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 7.01 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: 6.76 miles

Hertford North

Address: Hertford North station, North Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1NB

Postcode: SG14 1NB

Line: Hertford loop line

Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 9.25 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

A1(M) J3
Distance: 4.33 miles
Driving Time: 6.33 minutes
A1(M) J4
Distance: 5.16 miles
Driving Time: 6.74 minutes
A1(M) J2
Distance: 5.29 miles
Driving Time: 7.41 minutes
A1(M) J5
Distance: 5.36 miles
Driving Time: 7.39 minutes
M25 J22
Distance: 6.56 miles
Driving Time: 8.56 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster ConstituencySt Albans
Member or Parliament
Daisy Cooper
Daisy Cooper
Contact DetailsContact Daisy Cooper
Political PartyLiberal 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
YearHighLowAverageSales
2018£370,000£370,000£370,0001
2021£398,000£398,000£398,0001
2023£406,000£406,000£406,0001

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near AL4 9SS
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Morrisons, Hatfield Road, ST. ALBANS, AL1 4SU2.31 miles Directions to Morrisons
Iceland, Victoria Street, ST. ALBANS, AL1 3TG3.01 miles Directions to Iceland
Sainsburys, Everard Close, ST. ALBANS, AL1 2QU4.05 miles Directions to Sainsburys
Aldi, Graham Close, ST. ALBANS, AL1 2DF4.18 miles Directions to Aldi
Aldi, Parkhouse Court, HATFIELD, AL10 9RQ4.41 miles Directions to Aldi

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near AL4 9SS
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Galleria Outlet Centre, Hatfield, AL10 0XR2.85 miles Directions to Galleria Outlet Centre
South Mimms Motorway Services, Potters Bar, EN6 3QQ6.78 miles Directions to South Mimms Motorway Services
Burger King - London Luton Airport, Luton, LU2 9LY8.08 miles Directions to Burger King - London Luton Airport
Charter Place,, Watford, WD17 2DJ8.90 miles Directions to Charter Place,

Mcdonald's Restaurants near AL4 9SS
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, St. Albans Retail Park, Griffiths Way, ST. ALBANS, AL1 2RJ2.62 miles Directions to McDonald's, St. Albans Retail Park, Griffiths Way, ST. ALBANS, AL1 2RJ
McDonald's, The Galleria, Comet Way, HATFIELD, AL10 0XY2.85 miles Directions to McDonald's, The Galleria, Comet Way, HATFIELD, AL10 0XY
McDonald's, Town Centre, HATFIELD, AL10 0JP3.30 miles Directions to McDonald's, Town Centre, HATFIELD, AL10 0JP
McDonald's, Bell Lane, London Colney, ST. ALBANS, AL2 1BX3.94 miles Directions to McDonald's, Bell Lane, London Colney, ST. ALBANS, AL2 1BX

KFC Restaurants near AL4 9SS
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, The Quadrant, ST. ALBANS, AL4 9RA0.51 miles Directions to KFC Marshalswick - The Quadrant
KFC, Comet Way, HATFIELD, AL10 9TL2.84 miles Directions to KFC Hatfield - Comet Way
KFC, Church Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6PS4.60 miles Directions to KFC Welwyn Garden City - Fretherne Road
KFC, Welcome Break Service Station, Bignells Corner, South Mimms, POTTERS BAR, EN6 3QQ6.78 miles Directions to KFC South Mimms - M25 Services
KFC, Marlowes, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP1 1EZ7.33 miles Directions to KFC Hemel Hempstead - The Marlowes