AL5 5PA 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 (5PA) 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 PA.
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 5PA postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the AL5 5PA postcode have the street address of Milton Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the AL5 5PA postcode is home to a bustling 48 residents!
AL5 5PA is within the town of Harpenden.
The AL5 5PA postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in AL5 5PA are flats. Of these flats, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached, unknown, end-terraced and mid-terraced.
Most properties in AL5 5PA 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 5PA
The telephone area code for AL5 5PA is 01582 Luton.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 51.8164411037 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.350805521039 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Harpenden
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 0.00% | NE 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 0.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 3.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 15.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 39.00% | E 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 21.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 26.00% | E 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 2.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 26.00% | 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) | 40.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 25.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 34.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 18.00% | E 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 41.00% | E 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 59.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (night) | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 58.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Light rain | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 50.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 49.00% | S 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Fog | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 27.00% | S 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 22.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 21.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 39.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 39.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 36.00% | W 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | W 4 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 8.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 16.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | W 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 7.00% | W 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | S 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 73.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 75.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 159.800 |
AL5 5PA has an average download speed of 73.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
782 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
51% of postcodes (601,304) have slower broadband speeds.
49% of postcodes (582,555) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 16.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 29.970 |
AL5 5PA has an average upload speed of 16.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
9,294 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
77% of postcodes (911,038) have slower upload speeds.
22% of postcodes (264,309) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
St Helen's Church of England Primary School
Address: St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Brewhouse Hill, Wheathampstead, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 8AN
Distance: 2.28 miles
Contact: 01582832106
High Beeches Primary School
Address: High Beeches Primary School, Aldwickbury Crescent, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5SD
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: 01582767966
Sauncey Wood Primary School
Address: Sauncey Wood Primary School, Pickford Hill, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5HL
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 01582621514
Crabtree Junior School
Address: Crabtree Junior School, Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5PU
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: 01582623501
Crabtree Infants' School
Address: Crabtree Infants' School, Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5PU
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact:
Crabtree Junior School
Address: Crabtree Junior School, Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5PU
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact:
Manland Primary School
Address: Manland Primary School, Sauncey Avenue, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4QW
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: 01582713452
The Lea Primary School and Nursery
Address: The Lea Primary School and Nursery, Moorland Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4LE
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: 01582767939
The Grove Infant and Nursery School
Address: The Grove Infant and Nursery School, Dark Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1QD
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: 01582761849
The Grove Junior School
Address: The Grove Junior School, Dark Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1QB
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 01582760031
Roundwood Primary School
Address: Roundwood Primary School, Roundwood Park, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3AD
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 01582460756
Harpenden Academy
Address: Harpenden Academy, 25 Vaughan Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4EL
Distance: 0.11 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: 0.36 miles
Contact: 01582760047
St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School
Address: St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School, Church Green, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2TP
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: 01582623620
Wood End School
Address: Wood End School, Yeomans Avenue, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3EF
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: 01582761636
England Secondary Schools
Sir John Lawes School
Address: Sir John Lawes School, Manland Way, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4QP
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: 01582760043
Sir John Lawes School
Address: Sir John Lawes School, Manland Way, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4QP
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact:
St George's School
Address: St George's School, Sun Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4TD
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: 01582765477
Roundwood Park School
Address: Roundwood Park School, Roundwood Park, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3AE
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 01582765344
Roundwood Park School
Address: Roundwood Park School, Roundwood Park, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3AE
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
DAVENPORT HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: DAVENPORT HOUSE, BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4HX
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: :
VAUGHAN DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 10 VAUGHAN ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4ED
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 461000
DENTAL SURGEON
Address: ROSE COTTAGE, 33A HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2RU
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
BOWERS WAY DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 29 BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4EP
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: :
SPECIAL CARE DENTAL
Address: CARLTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4TA
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: :
LEYTON ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 14A LEYTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, AL5 2TQ
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
TOPKINS PHARMACY
Address: 6 STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4SE
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712708
BOOTS
Address: 23-25 HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2RU
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
SPRINGFIELD PHARMACY
Address: 19 HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2RU
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712104
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 3 LEYTON GREEN, HARPENDEN, AL5 2TE
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 760624
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 136 SOUTHDOWN ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 1PU
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712783
CROWN PHARMACY
Address: 65 HIGH STREET, REDBOURN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7LN
Distance: 2.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 792203
Nearest Opticians
20/20 EYECARE
Address: 20 STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4SE
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: :
ALLDERS OPTICIANS (HARPENDEN)
Address: 17A STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, AL5 4SQ
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: :
SKYE OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 1 BOWERS PARADE, HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2SH
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: :
HARPENDEN EYE CENTRE
Address: 1A LEYTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2TJ
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: :
LYDON SHIRAZI OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 1/2 KINSBOURNE COURT, 96-100 LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3BL
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: :
REDBOURN EYECARE
Address: 78 HIGH STREET, REDBOURN, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7LN
Distance: 2.27 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
DAVENPORT HOUSE SURGERY
Address: DAVENPORT HOUSE, BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4HX
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 767821
DAVENPORT HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: DAVENPORT HOUSE, BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, AL5 4HX
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: :
ELMS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 5 STEWART ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4QA
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 767444
VILLAGE SURGERY
Address: AMENBURY LANE, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2BT
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712021
REDBOURN HC MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, 1 HAWKES DRIVE, REDBOURN, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7BL
Distance: 2.31 miles
Contact: :
VILLAGE SURGERY
Address: MARFORD ROAD, WHEATHAMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 8BT
Distance: 2.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 832258
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: 0.12 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: 4.66 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: 4.97 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
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: 5.29 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: 6.80 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: 6.36 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: 6.83 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: 6.30 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: 6.82 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 | £279,950 | £279,950 | £279,950 | 1 |
| 2016 | £370,000 | £380,000 | £375,000 | 2 |
| 2018 | £675,000 | £675,000 | £675,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £330,000 | £330,000 | £330,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £278,000 | £278,000 | £278,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £341,000 | £341,000 | £341,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £375,000 | £310,000 | £350,667 | 3 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, High Street, HARPENDEN, AL5 2RU | 0.31 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
| Waitrose, Leyton Road, HARPENDEN, AL5 2TJ | 0.44 miles | Directions to Waitrose |
| Sainsburys, Shenley Road, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 7QH | 7.09 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
| Iceland, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH | 7.10 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Iceland, Victoria Street, ST. ALBANS, AL1 3TG | 7.44 miles | Directions to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Burger King - London Luton Airport, Luton, LU2 9LY | 4.50 miles | Directions to Burger King - London Luton Airport |
| 196-198 Arndale Centre, Luton, LU1 2TL | 5.22 miles | Directions to 196-198 Arndale Centre |
| Galleria Outlet Centre, Hatfield, AL10 0XR | 6.05 miles | Directions to Galleria Outlet Centre |
| Roaring Meg Retail Park, Stevenage, SG1 1XN | 8.37 miles | Directions to Roaring Meg Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH | 4.41 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH |
| McDonald's, George Street, LUTON, LU1 2AZ | 5.12 miles | Directions to McDonald's, George Street, LUTON, LU1 2AZ |
| McDonald's, St. Albans Retail Park, Griffiths Way, ST. ALBANS, AL1 2RJ | 5.17 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 | 5.48 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Peoplebuilding Estate, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead Industrial Estate, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 4NW |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, The Quadrant, ST. ALBANS, AL4 9RA | 4.02 miles | Directions to KFC Marshalswick - The Quadrant |
| KFC, Wigmore Park Centre, Wigmore Lane, LUTON, LU2 9XG | 5.05 miles | Directions to KFC Luton - Wigmore Park Centre |
| KFC, The Mall, LUTON, LU1 2LJ | 5.09 miles | Directions to KFC Luton - The Mall |
| KFC, Dunstable Road, LUTON, LU1 1EH | 5.70 miles | Directions to KFC Luton - Dunstable Road |
| KFC, Comet Way, HATFIELD, AL10 9TL | 5.98 miles | Directions to KFC Hatfield - Comet Way |