AL5 2BL 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 (2BL) 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 AL5.
- Postal Sector. In our case AL5 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BL.
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 2BL postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the AL5 2BL postcode have the street address of Hawsley Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the AL5 2BL postcode is home to a bustling 47 residents!
AL5 2BL is within the town of HARPENDEN.
The AL5 2BL postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in AL5 2BL are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in AL5 2BL are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for AL5 2BL
The telephone area code for AL5 2BL is 01582 Luton.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 51.7949590992 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.355910726505 |
Retail and Shopping near AL5 2BL
Street
Town
Locality
Distance (Miles)
Central Postcode
Directions on Google Maps
SOUTHDOWN ROAD
HARPENDEN
1.00
AL5 1PU
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PIGGOTTSHILL LANE
HARPENDEN
1.05
AL5 1LG
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STATION ROAD
HARPENDEN
1.39
AL5 4SE
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VAUGHAN ROAD
HARPENDEN
1.42
AL5 4HU
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Nearest Town
Distance (Miles)
Direction
Bearing
Harpenden
1.51
N
358.14
Hemel Hempstead
5.79
WSW
239.59
Hatfield
6.18
ESE
109.50
Luton
6.41
NNW
335.83
Welwyn Garden City
6.43
E
84.47
Radlett
7.82
SSE
167.89
Dunstable
9.61
NW
311.96
Potters Bar
9.81
SE
134.75
Watford
9.82
S
190.02
Stevenage
9.96
NE
41.69
Hitchin
11.17
NNE
16.83
Rickmansworth
11.84
SSW
204.25
Chorleywood
12.00
SW
216.25
Tring
13.14
W
269.70
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Rothamsted No2
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 -2.0°C) 0.00% NW 13 mph 09:00 to 12:00 
Sunny day 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 0.00% NW 13 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Sunny day 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 0.00% NW 11 mph 15:00 to 18:00 
Cloudy 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°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 4.0°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 Cloudy 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 42.00% SW 7 mph 06:00 to 09:00 
Overcast 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°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 8.0°C) 10.00% WSW 7 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Overcast 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 9.00% WSW 7 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Overcast 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 11.00% WSW 7 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Overcast 9.0°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 7.0°C) 14.00% WSW 4 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Overcast 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 12.00% WSW 4 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 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 12.00% WSW 7 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Overcast 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 11.00% WSW 4 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Overcast 8.0°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 2 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Overcast 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 11.00% WSW 2 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Overcast 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 13.00% WSW 2 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Overcast 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 13.00% WSW 2 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Overcast 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 12.00% S 2 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Overcast 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 12.00% SSW 4 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Overcast 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 12.00% S 2 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Overcast 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°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 41.900 Median Mbps 39.800 Maximum Mbps 70.810
AL5 2BL has an average download speed of 41.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,106 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
17% of postcodes (202,827) have slower broadband speeds.
83% of postcodes (980,708) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
Average Mbps 6.800 Median Mbps 5.900 Maximum Mbps 14.410
AL5 2BL has an average upload speed of 6.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,666 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
11% of postcodes (130,574) have slower upload speeds.
89% of postcodes (1,050,401) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Margaret Wix Primary School
Address: Margaret Wix Primary School, High Oaks, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6EL
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: 01727759232
Crabtree Junior School
Address: Crabtree Junior School, Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5PU
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: 01582623501
Crabtree Infants' School
Address: Crabtree Infants' School, Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5PU
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact:
Crabtree Junior School
Address: Crabtree Junior School, Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5PU
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact:
The Grove Infant and Nursery School
Address: The Grove Infant and Nursery School, Dark Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1QD
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01582761849
The Grove Junior School
Address: The Grove Junior School, Dark Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1QB
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: 01582760031
Harpenden Academy
Address: Harpenden Academy, 25 Vaughan Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4EL
Distance: 1.49 miles
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: 1.14 miles
Contact: 01582760047
St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School
Address: St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School, Church Green, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2TP
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: 01582623620
England Secondary Schools
St Albans Girls' School
Address: St Albans Girls' School, Sandridgebury Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6DB
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: 01727853134
St George's School
Address: St George's School, Sun Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4TD
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact: 01582765477
Nearest Dentists
COLOSSEUM DENTAL (SOUTHDOWN)
Address: 112 SOUTHDOWN ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 1QQ
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: :
LEYTON ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 14A LEYTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, AL5 2TQ
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: :
VAUGHAN DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 10 VAUGHAN ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4ED
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 461000
HARPENDEN SMILES DENTAL STUDIO
Address: 1C LEYTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2TJ
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGEON
Address: ROSE COTTAGE, 33A HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2RU
Distance: 1.45 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: 136 SOUTHDOWN ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 1PU
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712783
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 3 LEYTON GREEN, HARPENDEN, AL5 2TE
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 760624
TOPKINS PHARMACY
Address: 6 STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4SE
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712708
BOOTS
Address: 23-25 HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2RU
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: :
SPRINGFIELD PHARMACY
Address: 19 HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2RU
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712104
CROWN PHARMACY
Address: 65 HIGH STREET, REDBOURN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7LN
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 792203
Nearest Opticians
ALLDERS OPTICIANS (HARPENDEN)
Address: 17A STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, AL5 4SQ
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: :
20/20 EYECARE
Address: 20 STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4SE
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: :
HARPENDEN EYE CENTRE
Address: 1A LEYTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2TJ
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: :
SKYE OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 1 BOWERS PARADE, HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2SH
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: :
REDBOURN EYECARE
Address: 78 HIGH STREET, REDBOURN, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7LN
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: :
LYDON SHIRAZI OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 1/2 KINSBOURNE COURT, 96-100 LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3BL
Distance: 2.06 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
VILLAGE SURGERY
Address: AMENBURY LANE, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2BT
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712021
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: :
ELMS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 5 STEWART ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4QA
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 767444
REDBOURN HC MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, 1 HAWKES DRIVE, REDBOURN, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7BL
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: :
PARKBURY SURGERY
Address: 18 HOPKINS CRESCENT, SANDRIDGE, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 9DB
Distance: 2.34 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: 1.39 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 ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.30 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: 3.52 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: 4.85 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: 6.19 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: 5.36 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: 5.65 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: 6.53 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
M1 J9Distance: 3.70 milesDriving Time: 6.08 minutesM1 J10Distance: 6.07 milesDriving Time: 8.36 minutesA1(M) J5Distance: 7.47 milesDriving Time: 12.74 minutesM1 J6ADistance: 9.15 milesDriving Time: 14.39 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 £1,070,000 £895,000 £982,500 2 2016 £1,200,000 £1,200,000 £1,200,000 1 2017 £1,150,000 £995,000 £1,072,500 2 2020 £2,000,000 £2,000,000 £2,000,000 1 2022 £1,550,000 £1,550,000 £1,550,000 1 2023 £1,595,000 £1,595,000 £1,595,000 1
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
Popular Supermarkets near AL5 2BL Supermarket Distance Directions Waitrose, Leyton Road, HARPENDEN, AL5 2TJ 2.30 miles Directions to Waitrose Sainsburys, High Street, HARPENDEN, AL5 2RU 2.33 miles Directions to Sainsburys Iceland, Victoria Street, ST. ALBANS, AL1 3TG 5.21 miles Directions to Iceland Waitrose, Ermine Close, ST. ALBANS, AL3 4JZ 5.40 miles Directions to Waitrose Sainsburys, Everard Close, ST. ALBANS, AL1 2QU 5.70 miles Directions to Sainsburys
What Popular Restaurants are near?
Burger King Restaurants near AL5 2BL Burger King Distance Directions Galleria Outlet Centre, Hatfield, AL10 0XR 5.48 miles Directions to Galleria Outlet Centre Burger King - London Luton Airport, Luton, LU2 9LY 5.91 miles Directions to Burger King - London Luton Airport 196-198 Arndale Centre, Luton, LU1 2TL 6.43 miles Directions to 196-198 Arndale Centre South Mimms Motorway Services, Potters Bar, EN6 3QQ 9.37 miles Directions to South Mimms Motorway Services
Mcdonald's Restaurants near AL5 2BL Mcdonald's Distance Directions McDonald's, St. Albans Retail Park, Griffiths Way, ST. ALBANS, AL1 2RJ 3.72 miles Directions to McDonald's, St. Albans Retail Park, Griffiths Way, ST. ALBANS, AL1 2RJ McDonald's, Peoplebuilding Estate, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead Industrial Estate, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 4NW 4.33 miles Directions to McDonald's, Peoplebuilding Estate, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead Industrial Estate, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 4NW McDonald's, Jarman Way, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 4JS 5.38 miles Directions to McDonald's, Jarman Way, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 4JS McDonald's, The Galleria, Comet Way, HATFIELD, AL10 0XY 5.48 miles Directions to McDonald's, The Galleria, Comet Way, HATFIELD, AL10 0XY
KFC Restaurants near AL5 2BL Restaurant Distance Directions KFC, The Quadrant, ST. ALBANS, AL4 9RA 2.94 miles Directions to KFC Marshalswick - The Quadrant KFC, Comet Way, HATFIELD, AL10 9TL 5.44 miles Directions to KFC Hatfield - Comet Way KFC, Marlowes, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP1 1EZ 5.76 miles Directions to KFC Hemel Hempstead - The Marlowes KFC, The Mall, LUTON, LU1 2LJ 6.31 miles Directions to KFC Luton - The Mall KFC, Church Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6PS 6.38 miles Directions to KFC Welwyn Garden City - Fretherne Road
| Street | Town | Locality | Distance (Miles) | Central Postcode | Directions on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHDOWN ROAD | HARPENDEN | 1.00 | AL5 1PU | View on Google Maps | |
| PIGGOTTSHILL LANE | HARPENDEN | 1.05 | AL5 1LG | View on Google Maps | |
| STATION ROAD | HARPENDEN | 1.39 | AL5 4SE | View on Google Maps | |
| VAUGHAN ROAD | HARPENDEN | 1.42 | AL5 4HU | View on Google Maps |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harpenden | 1.51 | N | 358.14 |
| Hemel Hempstead | 5.79 | WSW | 239.59 |
| Hatfield | 6.18 | ESE | 109.50 |
| Luton | 6.41 | NNW | 335.83 |
| Welwyn Garden City | 6.43 | E | 84.47 |
| Radlett | 7.82 | SSE | 167.89 |
| Dunstable | 9.61 | NW | 311.96 |
| Potters Bar | 9.81 | SE | 134.75 |
| Watford | 9.82 | S | 190.02 |
| Stevenage | 9.96 | NE | 41.69 |
| Hitchin | 11.17 | NNE | 16.83 |
| Rickmansworth | 11.84 | SSW | 204.25 |
| Chorleywood | 12.00 | SW | 216.25 |
| Tring | 13.14 | W | 269.70 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Rothamsted No2
| 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 -2.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°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 | 4.0°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 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 42.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°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 8.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°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 7.0°C) | 14.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | WSW 4 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 | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°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 2 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 13.00% | WSW 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 13.00% | WSW 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 12.00% | S 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | S 2 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°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 | 41.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 39.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 70.810 |
AL5 2BL has an average download speed of 41.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,106 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
17% of postcodes (202,827) have slower broadband speeds.
83% of postcodes (980,708) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 6.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 5.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 14.410 |
AL5 2BL has an average upload speed of 6.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,666 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
11% of postcodes (130,574) have slower upload speeds.
89% of postcodes (1,050,401) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Margaret Wix Primary School
Address: Margaret Wix Primary School, High Oaks, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6EL
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: 01727759232
Crabtree Junior School
Address: Crabtree Junior School, Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5PU
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: 01582623501
Crabtree Infants' School
Address: Crabtree Infants' School, Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5PU
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact:
Crabtree Junior School
Address: Crabtree Junior School, Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5PU
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact:
The Grove Infant and Nursery School
Address: The Grove Infant and Nursery School, Dark Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1QD
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01582761849
The Grove Junior School
Address: The Grove Junior School, Dark Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1QB
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: 01582760031
Harpenden Academy
Address: Harpenden Academy, 25 Vaughan Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4EL
Distance: 1.49 miles
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: 1.14 miles
Contact: 01582760047
St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School
Address: St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School, Church Green, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2TP
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: 01582623620
England Secondary Schools
St Albans Girls' School
Address: St Albans Girls' School, Sandridgebury Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6DB
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: 01727853134
St George's School
Address: St George's School, Sun Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4TD
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact: 01582765477
Nearest Dentists
COLOSSEUM DENTAL (SOUTHDOWN)
Address: 112 SOUTHDOWN ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 1QQ
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: :
LEYTON ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 14A LEYTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, AL5 2TQ
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: :
VAUGHAN DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 10 VAUGHAN ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4ED
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 461000
HARPENDEN SMILES DENTAL STUDIO
Address: 1C LEYTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2TJ
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGEON
Address: ROSE COTTAGE, 33A HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2RU
Distance: 1.45 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: 136 SOUTHDOWN ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 1PU
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712783
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 3 LEYTON GREEN, HARPENDEN, AL5 2TE
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 760624
TOPKINS PHARMACY
Address: 6 STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4SE
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712708
BOOTS
Address: 23-25 HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2RU
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: :
SPRINGFIELD PHARMACY
Address: 19 HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2RU
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712104
CROWN PHARMACY
Address: 65 HIGH STREET, REDBOURN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7LN
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 792203
Nearest Opticians
ALLDERS OPTICIANS (HARPENDEN)
Address: 17A STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, AL5 4SQ
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: :
20/20 EYECARE
Address: 20 STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4SE
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: :
HARPENDEN EYE CENTRE
Address: 1A LEYTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2TJ
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: :
SKYE OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 1 BOWERS PARADE, HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2SH
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: :
REDBOURN EYECARE
Address: 78 HIGH STREET, REDBOURN, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7LN
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: :
LYDON SHIRAZI OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 1/2 KINSBOURNE COURT, 96-100 LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3BL
Distance: 2.06 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
VILLAGE SURGERY
Address: AMENBURY LANE, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2BT
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712021
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: :
ELMS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 5 STEWART ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4QA
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 767444
REDBOURN HC MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, 1 HAWKES DRIVE, REDBOURN, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7BL
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: :
PARKBURY SURGERY
Address: 18 HOPKINS CRESCENT, SANDRIDGE, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 9DB
Distance: 2.34 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: 1.39 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 ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.30 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: 3.52 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: 4.85 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: 6.19 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: 5.36 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: 5.65 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: 6.53 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 | £1,070,000 | £895,000 | £982,500 | 2 |
| 2016 | £1,200,000 | £1,200,000 | £1,200,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £1,150,000 | £995,000 | £1,072,500 | 2 |
| 2020 | £2,000,000 | £2,000,000 | £2,000,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £1,550,000 | £1,550,000 | £1,550,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £1,595,000 | £1,595,000 | £1,595,000 | 1 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Waitrose, Leyton Road, HARPENDEN, AL5 2TJ | 2.30 miles | Directions to Waitrose |
| Sainsburys, High Street, HARPENDEN, AL5 2RU | 2.33 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
| Iceland, Victoria Street, ST. ALBANS, AL1 3TG | 5.21 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Waitrose, Ermine Close, ST. ALBANS, AL3 4JZ | 5.40 miles | Directions to Waitrose |
| Sainsburys, Everard Close, ST. ALBANS, AL1 2QU | 5.70 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Galleria Outlet Centre, Hatfield, AL10 0XR | 5.48 miles | Directions to Galleria Outlet Centre |
| Burger King - London Luton Airport, Luton, LU2 9LY | 5.91 miles | Directions to Burger King - London Luton Airport |
| 196-198 Arndale Centre, Luton, LU1 2TL | 6.43 miles | Directions to 196-198 Arndale Centre |
| South Mimms Motorway Services, Potters Bar, EN6 3QQ | 9.37 miles | Directions to South Mimms Motorway Services |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, St. Albans Retail Park, Griffiths Way, ST. ALBANS, AL1 2RJ | 3.72 miles | Directions to McDonald's, St. Albans Retail Park, Griffiths Way, ST. ALBANS, AL1 2RJ |
| McDonald's, Peoplebuilding Estate, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead Industrial Estate, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 4NW | 4.33 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Peoplebuilding Estate, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead Industrial Estate, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 4NW |
| McDonald's, Jarman Way, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 4JS | 5.38 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Jarman Way, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 4JS |
| McDonald's, The Galleria, Comet Way, HATFIELD, AL10 0XY | 5.48 miles | Directions to McDonald's, The Galleria, Comet Way, HATFIELD, AL10 0XY |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, The Quadrant, ST. ALBANS, AL4 9RA | 2.94 miles | Directions to KFC Marshalswick - The Quadrant |
| KFC, Comet Way, HATFIELD, AL10 9TL | 5.44 miles | Directions to KFC Hatfield - Comet Way |
| KFC, Marlowes, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP1 1EZ | 5.76 miles | Directions to KFC Hemel Hempstead - The Marlowes |
| KFC, The Mall, LUTON, LU1 2LJ | 6.31 miles | Directions to KFC Luton - The Mall |
| KFC, Church Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6PS | 6.38 miles | Directions to KFC Welwyn Garden City - Fretherne Road |