Map of the AL5 Postcode District
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Where is the AL5 District?
To give you an idea where the district is located we have created the following table showing nearby towns.
Nearest Towns to AL5
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| St Albans | 4.60 | S |
| Luton | 4.98 | NNW |
| Welwyn Garden City | 6.55 | E |
| Hemel Hempstead | 6.67 | SW |
| Hatfield | 6.93 | ESE |
| Dunstable | 8.57 | NW |
| Stevenage | 8.90 | NE |
| Houghton Regis | 9.23 | NW |
| Radlett | 9.38 | S |
| Hitchin | 9.69 | NNE |
| Berkhamsted | 10.03 | WSW |
| Potters Bar | 11.02 | SE |
| Watford | 11.37 | S |
| Borehamwood | 11.60 | SSE |
| Bushey | 11.98 | S |
| Hertford | 12.13 | E |
| Letchworth | 12.29 | NNE |
| Tring | 13.16 | W |
| Chorleywood | 13.26 | SSW |
The post town for this district is HARPENDEN.
Postcode Information for District AL5 (Total Geographical Postcodes: 1058)
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of Postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| HARPENDEN | HARPENDEN | AL5 4 | 248 |
| HARPENDEN | HARPENDEN | AL5 2 | 244 |
| HARPENDEN | HARPENDEN | AL5 5 | 218 |
| HARPENDEN | HARPENDEN | AL5 1 | 191 |
| HARPENDEN | HARPENDEN | AL5 3 | 149 |
| Bower Heath | HARPENDEN | AL5 5 | 6 |
| Kinsbourne Green | HARPENDEN | AL5 3 | 2 |
Retail and Shopping in AL5
Street
Town
Locality
Number of Shops
Central Postcode
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HIGH STREET
HARPENDEN
86
AL5 2SH
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STATION ROAD
HARPENDEN
43
AL5 4SE
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LEYTON ROAD
HARPENDEN
22
AL5 2TL
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SOUTHDOWN ROAD
HARPENDEN
18
AL5 1PU
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CHURCH GREEN
HARPENDEN
10
AL5 2TP
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LOWER LUTON ROAD
HARPENDEN
8
AL5 5AL
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PIGGOTTSHILL LANE
HARPENDEN
8
AL5 1LG
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VAUGHAN ROAD
HARPENDEN
7
AL5 4HU
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LUTON ROAD
HARPENDEN
6
AL5 3NF
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| Street | Town | Locality | Number of Shops | Central Postcode | View on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH STREET | HARPENDEN | 86 | AL5 2SH | View on Google Maps | |
| STATION ROAD | HARPENDEN | 43 | AL5 4SE | View on Google Maps | |
| LEYTON ROAD | HARPENDEN | 22 | AL5 2TL | View on Google Maps | |
| SOUTHDOWN ROAD | HARPENDEN | 18 | AL5 1PU | View on Google Maps | |
| CHURCH GREEN | HARPENDEN | 10 | AL5 2TP | View on Google Maps | |
| LOWER LUTON ROAD | HARPENDEN | 8 | AL5 5AL | View on Google Maps | |
| PIGGOTTSHILL LANE | HARPENDEN | 8 | AL5 1LG | View on Google Maps | |
| VAUGHAN ROAD | HARPENDEN | 7 | AL5 4HU | View on Google Maps | |
| LUTON ROAD | HARPENDEN | 6 | AL5 3NF | View on Google Maps |
The primary settlement in the AL5 postcode district is Harpenden, located in the county of Hertfordshire, England. Other significant settlements in this district include Kinsbourne Green and Bower Heath. The main post town for this district is Harpenden.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the St. Albans District (B) (1057 postal codes), and finally, the Central Bedfordshire area (3 postal codes).
The AL5 postal code covers the settlement of HARPENDEN.
The AL5 Postcode shares a border with AL3 (ST. ALBANS, Redbourn, Markyate), AL4 (ST. ALBANS, Wheathampstead, Sandridge), LU1 (LUTON, Caddington, Slip End), LU2 (LUTON, Lilley, London Luton Airport) and SG4 (HITCHIN, Codicote, Kimpton).
Dentists in the AL5 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harpenden Dental Centre | 171 LUTON ROAD , HARPENDEN , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL5 3BN | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 2 | Vaughan Dental Practice | 10 VAUGHAN ROAD , HARPENDEN , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL5 4ED | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 3 | Colosseum Dental (southdown) | 112 SOUTHDOWN ROAD , HARPENDEN , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL5 1QQ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 4 | Bowers Way Dental Surgery | 29 BOWERS WAY , HARPENDEN , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL5 4EP | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 5 | Dental Surgeon | ROSE COTTAGE , 33A HIGH STREET , HARPENDEN , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL5 2RU | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 6 | Harpenden Orthodontics Llp | HARPENDEN ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE , 60-62 HIGH STREET , HARPENDEN , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL5 2SP | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 7 | Davenport House Dental Practice | DAVENPORT HOUSE , BOWERS WAY , HARPENDEN , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL5 4HX | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 8 | Special Care Dental | CARLTON ROAD , HARPENDEN , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL5 4TA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 9 | Pure Dentistry Limited | 399 LUTON ROAD , HARPENDEN , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL5 3NF | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 10 | Harpenden Smiles Dental Studio | 1C LEYTON ROAD , HARPENDEN , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL5 2TJ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 11 | Wayside Dental Practic | 2 DOUGLAS ROAD , HARPENDEN , AL5 2EW | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 12 | Leyton Road (dental Surgery) | 14A LEYTON ROAD , HARPENDEN , AL5 2TQ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE |
Doctors in the AL5 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Village Surgery | , HARPENDEN , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL5 2BT | GP PRACTICE | |
| 2 | Elms Medical Practice | , HARPENDEN , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL5 4QA | GP PRACTICE | |
| 3 | Davenport House Surgery | , BOWERS WAY , HARPENDEN , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL5 4HX | GP PRACTICE | |
| 4 | Davenport House Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service | , BOWERS WAY , HARPENDEN , AL5 4HX | BRANCH SURGERY |
Chemists in the AL5 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springfield Pharmacy | 19 HIGH STREET , HARPENDEN , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL5 2RU | PHARMACY | |
| 2 | Boots | 23-25 HIGH STREET , HARPENDEN , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL5 2RU | PHARMACY | |
| 3 | Manor Pharmacy | 136 SOUTHDOWN ROAD , HARPENDEN , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL5 1PU | PHARMACY | |
| 4 | Topkins Pharmacy | 6 STATION ROAD , HARPENDEN , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL5 4SE | PHARMACY | |
| 5 | Manor Pharmacy | 3 LEYTON GREEN , HARPENDEN , AL5 2TE | PHARMACY |
Opticians in the AL5 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SKYE OPTOMETRISTS | 1 BOWERS PARADE , HIGH STREET , HARPENDEN , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL5 2SH | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 2 | ALLDERS OPTICIANS (HARPENDEN) | 17A STATION ROAD , HARPENDEN , AL5 4SQ | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 3 | HARPENDEN EYE CENTRE | 1A LEYTON ROAD , HARPENDEN , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL5 2TJ | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 4 | SPECSAVERS - HARPENDEN | 34 HIGH STREET , HARPENDEN , AL5 2SX | OPTICAL SITE |
Schools in the Sector
St Dominic Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: St Dominic Catholic Primary School , Southdown Road , HARPENDEN
Postcode: AL5 1PF
Headteacher: Miss Clare O'Sullivan (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
The Grove Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address: Dark Lane , Harpenden
Postcode: AL5 1QB
Headteacher: Miss Lorna Urquhart (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
The Grove Infant and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address: Dark Lane , Harpenden
Postcode: AL5 1QD
Headteacher: Ms Anna Archer (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Church Green , Harpenden
Postcode: AL5 2TP
Headteacher: Mrs Rizelle Crouch (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Roundwood Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Roundwood Park , Harpenden
Postcode: AL5 3AD
Headteacher: Mrs Kate Hooft (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Roundwood Park School
Phase: Secondary
Address: Roundwood Park , Harpenden
Postcode: AL5 3AE
Headteacher: Mr Alan Henshall (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Roundwood Park School
Phase: Secondary
Address: Roundwood Park , Harpenden
Postcode: AL5 3AE
Headteacher: Mr Alan Henshall (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Wood End School
Phase: Primary
Address: Yeomans Avenue , Harpenden
Postcode: AL5 3EF
Headteacher: Mr Richard Boulton (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Harpenden Academy
Phase: Primary
Address: 25 Vaughan Road , Harpenden
Postcode: AL5 4EL
Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Davies ()
Ofsted Rating: Good
Harpenden Free School
Phase: Primary
Address: Vaughan Road , Harpenden
Postcode: AL5 4EN
Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Davies (Head Teacher)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
The Lea Primary School and Nursery
Phase: Primary
Address: Moorland Road , Harpenden
Postcode: AL5 4LE
Headteacher: Mrs Tracey Berry (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Sir John Lawes School
Phase: Secondary
Address: Manland Way , Harpenden
Postcode: AL5 4QP
Headteacher: Ms Claire Robins (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Sir John Lawes School
Phase: Secondary
Address: Manland Way , Harpenden
Postcode: AL5 4QP
Headteacher: Mr Philip Newbery (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Manland Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Sauncey Avenue , Harpenden
Postcode: AL5 4QW
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Wicks (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
St George's School
Phase: Secondary
Address: Sun Lane , Harpenden
Postcode: AL5 4TD
Headteacher: Miss Helen Barton (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Batford Nursery School
Phase: Nursery
Address: Holcroft Road , Harpenden
Postcode: AL5 5BQ
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Hedges (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Sauncey Wood Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Pickford Hill , Harpenden
Postcode: AL5 5HL
Headteacher: Ms Jade Harkness (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Crabtree Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address: Crabtree Lane , Harpenden
Postcode: AL5 5PU
Headteacher: Mr Ian Pattrick (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Crabtree Infants' School
Phase: Primary
Address: Crabtree Lane , Harpenden
Postcode: AL5 5PU
Headteacher: Mrs Jane Whitehurst (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Crabtree Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address: Crabtree Lane , Harpenden
Postcode: AL5 5PU
Headteacher: Miss Emma Simmons (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
High Beeches Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Aldwickbury Crescent , Harpenden
Postcode: AL5 5SD
Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Walker (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Stations in the Sector
Harpenden
CRS Code: HPD
Operator: TL
Line: East Midland Main Line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink)
Accessable Motorway Junctions
M25 J22
Average Driving Time from within the district: 4.60
Average Driving Distance: 3.07
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 19
A1(M) J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.33
Average Driving Distance: 4.37
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 19
M25 J21A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.75
Average Driving Distance: 5.28
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 19
M1 J9
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.21
Average Driving Distance: 4.49
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1041
M1 J10
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.77
Average Driving Distance: 4.91
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1015
M1 J11
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.79
Average Driving Distance: 6.94
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 160
A1(M) J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.93
Average Driving Distance: 6.53
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 52
M1 J11A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.01
Average Driving Distance: 8.82
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 5
A1(M) J4
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.27
Average Driving Distance: 7.39
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 422
A1(M) J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.52
Average Driving Distance: 6.72
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 992
A1(M) J6
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.40
Average Driving Distance: 8.77
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 362
M25 J21
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.50
Average Driving Distance: 8.27
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 31
M1 J6A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.97
Average Driving Distance: 10.31
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 129
A1(M) J7
Average Driving Time from within the district: 15.18
Average Driving Distance: 9.62
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1
Weather Forecast for Harpenden
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | -1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 3.00% | N 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 6.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 0.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 2.00% | W 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | -1.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 2.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light snow shower (night) | 1.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 32.00% | W 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 10.00% | W 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | 2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 1.00% | W 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 6.00% | S 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 44.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Heavy rain | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 79.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 89.00% | SSE 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 89.00% | S 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 92.00% | SSW 20 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 13.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 88.00% | SSW 20 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 85.00% | SSW 22 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 81.00% | SSW 22 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 80.00% | SSW 22 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 79.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 80.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 57.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 50.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 17.00% | SW 13 mph |
| Postal Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| AL5 1 | Harpenden Delivery Office |
| AL5 2 | Harpenden Delivery Office |
| AL5 3 | Harpenden Delivery Office |
| AL5 4 | Harpenden Delivery Office |
| AL5 5 | Harpenden Delivery Office |
| A | L | 5 | - | X | X | X |
| A | L | 5 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Street List for the AL5 District
Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £850 | £850 | £850 | |
| 1 | £1,250 | £1,250 | £1,250 |
| 2 | £1,350 | £4,408 | £2,133 |
| 3 | £2,000 | £4,792 | £2,566 |
| 4 | £2,400 | £4,250 | £3,394 |
| 5 | £8,000 | £8,000 | £8,000 |
| 6 | £6,000 | £6,000 | £6,000 |
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | £1,475,000 | £1,850,000 | £1,658,333 |
| 4 | £1,450,000 | £1,999,950 | £1,689,990 |
| 5 | £1,500,000 | £3,250,000 | £1,948,889 |
| 6 | £1,800,000 | £4,950,000 | £2,783,333 |
| 8 | £7,500,000 | £7,500,000 | £7,500,000 |
| 14 | £3,000,000 | £3,000,000 | £3,000,000 |
Estate Agents
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Harpenden | Whittaker & Co | 1 Leyton Green, Harpenden, Herts, AL5 2TE | 01582 377722 |
 | Harpenden | Ashtons | 10 High Street, Harpenden, AL5 2TB | 01582 377552 |
 | Harpenden | Hamptons | 36 High Street, Harpenden, AL5 2SX | 01582 377929 |
 | Harpenden | Allsopp Estate Agents | 73 High street Harpenden, AL5 2SL | 01582 377871 |
 | Harpenden | Frost's Estate Agents | 6a Leyton Road, Harpenden, AL5 2TL | 01582 377376 |
Yearly House Price Averages for the District
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £1,163,641 | 195 | £1,218,490 | 181 | £1,131,449 | 186 | £1,172,214 | 228 |
| Semi-Detached | £690,139 | 138 | £713,857 | 131 | £677,400 | 159 | £671,058 | 130 |
| Terraced | £537,326 | 78 | £518,780 | 81 | £503,485 | 99 | £467,993 | 89 |
| Flats | £402,739 | 88 | £392,069 | 112 | £396,561 | 144 | £370,579 | 147 |