AL5 2BE Postcode in Harpenden


AL5 2BE is the Postcode in Rothamsted Estate

AL5 2BE is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (AL5) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2BE) 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 AL5.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case AL5 2.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BE.

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 AL5 2BE postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the AL5 2BE postcode have the street address of Rothamsted Estate

A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 6 individuals call the AL5 2BE postcode their home.

AL5 2BE is within the town of HARPENDEN.

The AL5 2BE postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in AL5 2BE are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these houses, most are detached. Of these flats, most are end-terraced. The remainder are enclosed end-terraced. Of these bungalows, most are detached.

Most properties in AL5 2BE are privately rented with the rest being privately rented.

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AL5 2BE: Points of Interest

Rothamsted Enterprises Ltd

Rothamsted Enterprises Ltd is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at Rothamsted Manor, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2BE.

Property TypePercentage
Residential100%
Commercial0%
Public0%

Telephone Area Code for AL5 2BE

The telephone area code for AL5 2BE is 01582 Luton.

Map Coordinates

Latitude51.806212257
Longitude-0.369135984464

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Street Town Locality Distance (Miles) Central Postcode Directions on Google Maps
LEYTON ROAD HARPENDEN 0.84 AL5 2TL View on Google Maps
CHURCH GREEN HARPENDEN 0.85 AL5 2TP View on Google Maps
VAUGHAN ROAD HARPENDEN 0.89 AL5 4HU View on Google Maps
STATION ROAD HARPENDEN 0.90 AL5 4SE View on Google Maps
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Harpenden 0.89 NE 35.33
Luton 5.48 NNW 337.87
Hemel Hempstead 5.77 SW 230.03
Welwyn Garden City 6.97 E 91.31
Hatfield 6.99 ESE 113.98
Dunstable 8.67 NW 310.62
Radlett 8.71 SSE 165.33
Berkhamsted 9.29 WSW 251.60
Watford 10.51 S 186.24
Hitchin 10.61 NNE 20.96
Potters Bar 10.76 SE 135.57
Chorleywood 12.32 SSW 211.98
Tring 12.60 W 266.13

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Rothamsted

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 2.00%SSE 9 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 1.00%SSE 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 1.00%SSE 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Clear nightClear night1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 1.00%SE 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 0.00%SSE 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 0.00%S 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 0.00%S 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Clear nightClear night3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 1.00%SSW 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 1.00%SSW 4 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 2.00%SSW 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for OvercastOvercast1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 10.00%SSW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for OvercastOvercast1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 9.00%SSW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for OvercastOvercast2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 10.00%SSW 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for OvercastOvercast5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 8.00%SSW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 5.00%SSW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 2.00%S 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 6.00%SSW 9 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 6.00%SSW 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 4.00%SSW 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 5.00%SSW 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for OvercastOvercast5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 10.00%SSW 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for OvercastOvercast8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 10.00%SSW 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 16.00%SSW 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for OvercastOvercast8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 22.00%SSW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 11.00%SW 9 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 5.00%W 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Clear nightClear night4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 3.00%W 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Clear nightClear night3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 2.00%WNW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 5.00%NNW 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 4.00%NNW 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 4.00%N 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 4.00%N 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 1.00%NNW 4 mph

Schools within a five minute Drive

England Primary Schools

The Grove Junior School

Address: The Grove Junior School, Dark Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1QB

Distance: 1.35 miles

School Website

Contact: 01582760031

Harpenden Academy

Address: Harpenden Academy, 25 Vaughan Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4EL

Distance: 0.98 miles

School Website

Contact: 01582716910

St Dominic Catholic Primary School

Address: St Dominic Catholic Primary School, St Dominic Catholic Primary School, Southdown Road, HARPENDEN, Hertfordshire, AL5 1PF

Distance: 0.85 miles

School Website

Contact: 01582760047

St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School

Address: St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School, Church Green, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2TP

Distance: 0.85 miles

School Website

Contact: 01582623620

England Secondary Schools

St George's School

Address: St George's School, Sun Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4TD

Distance: 1.28 miles

School Website

Contact: 01582765477

Nearest Dentists

LEYTON ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: 14A LEYTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, AL5 2TQ

Distance: 0.82 miles

Contact: :

HARPENDEN SMILES DENTAL STUDIO

Address: 1C LEYTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2TJ

Distance: 0.83 miles

Contact: :

VAUGHAN DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 10 VAUGHAN ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4ED

Distance: 0.89 miles

Contact: tel: 01582 461000

DENTAL SURGEON

Address: ROSE COTTAGE, 33A HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2RU

Distance: 0.90 miles

Contact: :

DAVENPORT HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: DAVENPORT HOUSE, BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4HX

Distance: 0.93 miles

Contact: :

HARPENDEN ORTHODONTICS LLP

Address: HARPENDEN ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, 60-62 HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2SP

Distance: 0.93 miles

Contact: :

Nearest Chemists

MANOR PHARMACY

Address: 3 LEYTON GREEN, HARPENDEN, AL5 2TE

Distance: 0.83 miles

Contact: tel: 01582 760624

BOOTS

Address: 23-25 HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2RU

Distance: 0.90 miles

Contact: :

SPRINGFIELD PHARMACY

Address: 19 HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2RU

Distance: 0.90 miles

Contact: tel: 01582 712104

TOPKINS PHARMACY

Address: 6 STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4SE

Distance: 0.90 miles

Contact: tel: 01582 712708

MANOR PHARMACY

Address: 136 SOUTHDOWN ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 1PU

Distance: 1.11 miles

Contact: tel: 01582 712783

CROWN PHARMACY

Address: 65 HIGH STREET, REDBOURN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7LN

Distance: 1.24 miles

Contact: tel: 01582 792203

Nearest Opticians

HARPENDEN EYE CENTRE

Address: 1A LEYTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2TJ

Distance: 0.83 miles

Contact: :

ALLDERS OPTICIANS (HARPENDEN)

Address: 17A STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, AL5 4SQ

Distance: 0.89 miles

Contact: :

20/20 EYECARE

Address: 20 STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4SE

Distance: 0.90 miles

Contact: :

SKYE OPTOMETRISTS

Address: 1 BOWERS PARADE, HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2SH

Distance: 0.93 miles

Contact: :

REDBOURN EYECARE

Address: 78 HIGH STREET, REDBOURN, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7LN

Distance: 1.24 miles

Contact: :

LYDON SHIRAZI OPTOMETRISTS

Address: 1/2 KINSBOURNE COURT, 96-100 LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3BL

Distance: 1.25 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

VILLAGE SURGERY

Address: AMENBURY LANE, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2BT

Distance: 0.75 miles

Contact: tel: 01582 712021

DAVENPORT HOUSE SURGERY

Address: DAVENPORT HOUSE, BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4HX

Distance: 0.93 miles

Contact: tel: 01582 767821

DAVENPORT HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE

Address: DAVENPORT HOUSE, BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, AL5 4HX

Distance: 0.93 miles

Contact: :

ELMS MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: 5 STEWART ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4QA

Distance: 1.14 miles

Contact: tel: 01582 767444

REDBOURN HC MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: HEALTH CENTRE, 1 HAWKES DRIVE, REDBOURN, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7BL

Distance: 1.28 miles

Contact: :

PARKBURY SURGERY

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

Distance: 3.23 miles

Contact: tel: 01727 847968

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: 0.95 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: 4.24 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: 4.40 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: 5.71 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: 4.75 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: 5.60 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: 8.27 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: 7.83 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

M1 J9
Distance: 4.47 miles
Driving Time: 7.80 minutes
M1 J10
Distance: 5.58 miles
Driving Time: 10.17 minutes
A1(M) J5
Distance: 7.46 miles
Driving Time: 13.69 minutes
M1 J6A
Distance: 10.51 miles
Driving Time: 17.54 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster ConstituencyHarpenden and Berkhamsted
Member or Parliament
Victoria Collins
Victoria Collins
Contact DetailsContact Victoria Collins
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

Local Postcodes

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near AL5 2BE
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Waitrose, Leyton Road, HARPENDEN, AL5 2TJ1.34 miles Directions to Waitrose
Sainsburys, High Street, HARPENDEN, AL5 2RU1.44 miles Directions to Sainsburys
Sainsburys, Shenley Road, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 7QH5.41 miles Directions to Sainsburys
Waitrose, Ermine Close, ST. ALBANS, AL3 4JZ6.66 miles Directions to Waitrose
Iceland, Victoria Street, ST. ALBANS, AL1 3TG6.71 miles Directions to Iceland

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near AL5 2BE
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Burger King - London Luton Airport, Luton, LU2 9LY5.07 miles Directions to Burger King - London Luton Airport
196-198 Arndale Centre, Luton, LU1 2TL5.50 miles Directions to 196-198 Arndale Centre
Galleria Outlet Centre, Hatfield, AL10 0XR6.33 miles Directions to Galleria Outlet Centre
Roaring Meg Retail Park, Stevenage, SG1 1XN9.42 miles Directions to Roaring Meg Retail Park

Mcdonald's Restaurants near AL5 2BE
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, Peoplebuilding Estate, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead Industrial Estate, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 4NW4.43 miles Directions to McDonald's, Peoplebuilding Estate, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead Industrial Estate, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 4NW
McDonald's, St. Albans Retail Park, Griffiths Way, ST. ALBANS, AL1 2RJ4.60 miles Directions to McDonald's, St. Albans Retail Park, Griffiths Way, ST. ALBANS, AL1 2RJ
McDonald's, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH4.80 miles Directions to McDonald's, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH
McDonald's, George Street, LUTON, LU1 2AZ5.39 miles Directions to McDonald's, George Street, LUTON, LU1 2AZ

KFC Restaurants near AL5 2BE
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, The Quadrant, ST. ALBANS, AL4 9RA3.89 miles Directions to KFC Marshalswick - The Quadrant
KFC, The Mall, LUTON, LU1 2LJ5.39 miles Directions to KFC Luton - The Mall
KFC, Wigmore Park Centre, Wigmore Lane, LUTON, LU2 9XG5.68 miles Directions to KFC Luton - Wigmore Park Centre
KFC, Marlowes, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP1 1EZ5.74 miles Directions to KFC Hemel Hempstead - The Marlowes
KFC, Dunstable Road, LUTON, LU1 1EH5.93 miles Directions to KFC Luton - Dunstable Road