AL5 5BU 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 (5BU) 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 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BU.
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 5BU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the AL5 5BU postcode have the street address of Common Lane
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 16 individuals call the AL5 5BU postcode their home.
AL5 5BU is within the town of Harpenden.
The AL5 5BU postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in AL5 5BU are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached.
Most properties in AL5 5BU are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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Map of the Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for AL5 5BU
The telephone area code for AL5 5BU is 01582 Luton.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 51.8228275985 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.334378796908 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Harpenden
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 20.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 21.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Clear night | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 2.00% | E 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 11.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 46.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 50.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 50.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 35.00% | E 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 36.00% | E 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 37.00% | E 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 56.00% | E 4 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (night) | 15.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 58.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 56.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 23.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 22.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 40.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 42.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 21.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 45.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 17.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 43.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 8.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 13.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 21.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 26.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 20.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 59.00% | S 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 43.00% | S 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 72.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 20.00% | WSW 11 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 102.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 205.000 |
AL5 5BU has an average download speed of 102.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
764 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
69% of postcodes (814,674) have slower broadband speeds.
31% of postcodes (369,203) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 14.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 21.000 |
AL5 5BU has an average upload speed of 14.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
12,267 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
56% of postcodes (662,818) have slower upload speeds.
43% of postcodes (509,556) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
High Beeches Primary School
Address: High Beeches Primary School, Aldwickbury Crescent, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5SD
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: 01582767966
Sauncey Wood Primary School
Address: Sauncey Wood Primary School, Pickford Hill, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5HL
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: 01582621514
Crabtree Junior School
Address: Crabtree Junior School, Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5PU
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: 01582623501
Crabtree Infants' School
Address: Crabtree Infants' School, Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5PU
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact:
Crabtree Junior School
Address: Crabtree Junior School, Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5PU
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact:
Manland Primary School
Address: Manland Primary School, Sauncey Avenue, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4QW
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: 01582713452
The Lea Primary School and Nursery
Address: The Lea Primary School and Nursery, Moorland Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4LE
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 01582767939
Harpenden Academy
Address: Harpenden Academy, 25 Vaughan Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4EL
Distance: 0.92 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: 1.07 miles
Contact: 01582760047
St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School
Address: St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School, Church Green, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2TP
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01582623620
England Secondary Schools
Sir John Lawes School
Address: Sir John Lawes School, Manland Way, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4QP
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: 01582760043
Sir John Lawes School
Address: Sir John Lawes School, Manland Way, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4QP
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact:
St George's School
Address: St George's School, Sun Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4TD
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 01582765477
Nearest Dentists
SPECIAL CARE DENTAL
Address: CARLTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4TA
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
BOWERS WAY DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 29 BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4EP
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: :
DAVENPORT HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: DAVENPORT HOUSE, BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4HX
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: :
VAUGHAN DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 10 VAUGHAN ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4ED
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 461000
DENTAL SURGEON
Address: ROSE COTTAGE, 33A HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2RU
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: :
HARPENDEN ORTHODONTICS LLP
Address: HARPENDEN ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, 60-62 HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2SP
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
TOPKINS PHARMACY
Address: 6 STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4SE
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712708
BOOTS
Address: 23-25 HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2RU
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: :
SPRINGFIELD PHARMACY
Address: 19 HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2RU
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712104
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 3 LEYTON GREEN, HARPENDEN, AL5 2TE
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 760624
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 136 SOUTHDOWN ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 1PU
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712783
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 2 HIGH STREET, WHEATHAMPSTEAD, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 8AA
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 832102
Nearest Opticians
20/20 EYECARE
Address: 20 STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4SE
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: :
ALLDERS OPTICIANS (HARPENDEN)
Address: 17A STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, AL5 4SQ
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: :
SKYE OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 1 BOWERS PARADE, HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2SH
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: :
HARPENDEN EYE CENTRE
Address: 1A LEYTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2TJ
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: :
LYDON SHIRAZI OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 1/2 KINSBOURNE COURT, 96-100 LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3BL
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: :
REDBOURN EYECARE
Address: 78 HIGH STREET, REDBOURN, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7LN
Distance: 3.09 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
ELMS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 5 STEWART ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4QA
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 767444
DAVENPORT HOUSE SURGERY
Address: DAVENPORT HOUSE, BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4HX
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 767821
DAVENPORT HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: DAVENPORT HOUSE, BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, AL5 4HX
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: :
VILLAGE SURGERY
Address: AMENBURY LANE, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2BT
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712021
VILLAGE SURGERY
Address: MARFORD ROAD, WHEATHAMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 8BT
Distance: 2.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 832258
THE KIMPTON SURGERY
Address: 9 HIGH STREET, KIMPTON, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 8RA
Distance: 2.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01438 832151
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: 0.93 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 ten minutes drive
Distance: 4.35 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: 6.08 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 fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.77 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: 5.01 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: 5.41 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: 5.33 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 fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.51 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: 6.98 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £400,000 | £492,000 | £446,000 | 2 |
| 2016 | £480,000 | £490,000 | £485,000 | 2 |
| 2017 | £730,000 | £730,000 | £730,000 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, High Street, HARPENDEN, AL5 2RU | 1.62 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
| Waitrose, Leyton Road, HARPENDEN, AL5 2TJ | 1.75 miles | Directions to Waitrose |
| Iceland, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH | 7.11 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Iceland, Wigmore Park Centre, Wigmore Lane, LUTON, LU2 9XG | 7.72 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Asda, Wigmore Lane, LUTON, LU2 9TA | 7.81 miles | Directions to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Burger King - London Luton Airport, Luton, LU2 9LY | 4.32 miles | Directions to Burger King - London Luton Airport |
| 196-198 Arndale Centre, Luton, LU1 2TL | 5.29 miles | Directions to 196-198 Arndale Centre |
| Galleria Outlet Centre, Hatfield, AL10 0XR | 5.82 miles | Directions to Galleria Outlet Centre |
| Roaring Meg Retail Park, Stevenage, SG1 1XN | 7.55 miles | Directions to Roaring Meg Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH | 4.42 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH |
| McDonald's, George Street, LUTON, LU1 2AZ | 5.19 miles | Directions to McDonald's, George Street, LUTON, LU1 2AZ |
| McDonald's, St. Albans Retail Park, Griffiths Way, ST. ALBANS, AL1 2RJ | 5.60 miles | Directions to McDonald's, St. Albans Retail Park, Griffiths Way, ST. ALBANS, AL1 2RJ |
| McDonald's, Howardsgate, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6BB | 5.71 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Howardsgate, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6BB |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, The Quadrant, ST. ALBANS, AL4 9RA | 4.17 miles | Directions to KFC Marshalswick - The Quadrant |
| KFC, Wigmore Park Centre, Wigmore Lane, LUTON, LU2 9XG | 4.80 miles | Directions to KFC Luton - Wigmore Park Centre |
| KFC, The Mall, LUTON, LU1 2LJ | 5.14 miles | Directions to KFC Luton - The Mall |
| KFC, Church Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6PS | 5.65 miles | Directions to KFC Welwyn Garden City - Fretherne Road |
| KFC, Comet Way, HATFIELD, AL10 9TL | 5.73 miles | Directions to KFC Hatfield - Comet Way |