Map of the AL8 Postcode District
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Where is the AL8 District?
To give you an idea where the district is located we have created the following table showing nearby towns.
Nearest Towns to AL8
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hatfield | 2.49 | S |
| Harpenden | 5.75 | W |
| St Albans | 5.93 | SW |
| Hertford | 6.38 | E |
| Stevenage | 7.08 | N |
| Potters Bar | 7.45 | S |
| Ware | 8.23 | E |
| Radlett | 8.98 | SSW |
| Hoddesdon | 9.60 | ESE |
| Luton | 9.86 | WNW |
| Borehamwood | 9.99 | S |
| Cheshunt | 10.38 | SE |
| Hitchin | 10.53 | NNW |
| Hemel Hempstead | 11.11 | WSW |
| Waltham Cross | 11.47 | SE |
| Letchworth | 12.18 | N |
| Bushey | 12.36 | SSW |
| Watford | 12.46 | SW |
| Waltham Abbey | 13.07 | SE |
The post town for this district is WELWYN GARDEN CITY.
Postcode Information for District AL8 (Total Geographical Postcodes: 437)
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of Postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WELWYN GARDEN CITY | WELWYN GARDEN CITY | AL8 6 | 217 |
| WELWYN GARDEN CITY | WELWYN GARDEN CITY | AL8 7 | 208 |
| Lemsford | WELWYN GARDEN CITY | AL8 7 | 12 |
Retail and Shopping in AL8
Street
Town
Locality
Number of Shops
Central Postcode
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HOWARDSGATE
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
92
AL8 6BQ
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FRETHERNE ROAD
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
16
AL8 6NU
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WIGMORES NORTH
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
15
AL8 6PG
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STONEHILLS
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
14
AL8 6NA
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CHURCH ROAD
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
13
AL8 6SA
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SHOPLANDS
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
7
AL8 7RH
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WIGMORES SOUTH
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
7
AL8 6PL
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| Street | Town | Locality | Number of Shops | Central Postcode | View on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOWARDSGATE | WELWYN GARDEN CITY | 92 | AL8 6BQ | View on Google Maps | |
| FRETHERNE ROAD | WELWYN GARDEN CITY | 16 | AL8 6NU | View on Google Maps | |
| WIGMORES NORTH | WELWYN GARDEN CITY | 15 | AL8 6PG | View on Google Maps | |
| STONEHILLS | WELWYN GARDEN CITY | 14 | AL8 6NA | View on Google Maps | |
| CHURCH ROAD | WELWYN GARDEN CITY | 13 | AL8 6SA | View on Google Maps | |
| SHOPLANDS | WELWYN GARDEN CITY | 7 | AL8 7RH | View on Google Maps | |
| WIGMORES SOUTH | WELWYN GARDEN CITY | 7 | AL8 6PL | View on Google Maps |
The primary settlement in the AL8 postcode district is Welwyn Garden City, located in the county of Hertfordshire in England. The most significant post town in this postcode district is also Welwyn Garden City. Additionally, there is a smaller settlement called Lemsford within this postcode district.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Welwyn Hatfield District (B) area with a total of 425 postal codes.
The largest settlements in the AL8 postal code are WELWYN GARDEN CITY and Lemsford.
The AL8 Postcode shares a border with AL4 (ST. ALBANS, Wheathampstead, Sandridge), AL9 (HATFIELD, North Mymms, BROOKMANS PARK), AL6 (WELWYN, Tewin, Ayot St. Peter) and AL7 (WELWYN GARDEN CITY).
Dentists in the AL8 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Church Road Dental Practice | 4A CHURCH ROAD , WELWYN GARDEN CITY , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL8 6NE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 2 | Dental Surgery | 178 HANDSIDE LANE , WELWYN GARDEN CITY , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL8 6SZ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 3 | Dental Surgery | 171 KNIGHTSFIELD , WELWYN GARDEN CITY , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL8 7QG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 4 | Dental Beauty Welwyn Garden City | 10 HOWARDSGATE , WELWYN GARDEN CITY , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL8 6BQ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 5 | Parkway Dental Surgery | 18 PARKWAY , WELWYN GARDEN CITY , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL8 6HG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 6 | Parkway Community Health Clinic | BIRDCROFT ROAD , WELWYN GARDEN CITY , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL8 6EH | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE |
Doctors in the AL8 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parkway Surgery | , WELWYN GARDEN CITY , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL8 6HG | BRANCH SURGERY | |
| 2 | The Garden City Practice | , WELWYN GARDEN CITY , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL8 6EH | GP PRACTICE |
Chemists in the AL8 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boots | UNIT 31-31A , THE HOWARD CENTRE , HOWARDSGATE , WELWYN GARDEN CITY , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL8 6HA | PHARMACY | |
| 2 | Johns & Kelynack Pharmacy | WAITROSE LTD , BRIDGE ROAD , WELWYN GARDEN CITY , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL8 6AB | PHARMACY | |
| 3 | Knightsfield Pharmacy | 9 SHOPLANDS , WELWYN GARDEN CITY , AL8 7RH | PHARMACY |
Opticians in the AL8 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SPECSAVERS (WELWYN GARDEN CITY) | 55-57 HOWARDSGATE , WELWYN GARDEN CITY , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL8 6BB | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 2 | WELWYN VISION OPTICIANS | 62 HOWARDSGATE , WELWYN GARDEN CITY , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL8 6BP | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 3 | BAYFIEDS (WELWYN GARDEN CITY) | 39 THE HOWARD CENTRE , HOWARDSGATE , WELWYN GARDEN CITY , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL8 6HA | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 4 | BOOTS OPTICIANS (WELWYN GARDEN CITY) | 15 THE HOWARD CENTRE , WELWYN GARDEN CITY , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL8 6HA | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 5 | BOOTS OPTICIANS (WELWYN GARDEN CITY) | 38-40 HOWARDS GATE , WELWYN GARDEN CITY , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL8 6PU | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 6 | LUXOTTICA RETAIL UK (BRIDGE ROAD) | JOHN LEWIS , BRIDGE ROAD , WELWYN GARDEN CITY , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL8 6TP | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 7 | WELWYN GARDEN CITY VISION EXPRESS LTD | 61 HOWARDSGATE , WELWYN GARDEN CITY , AL8 6BB | OPTICAL SITE |
Schools in the Sector
Applecroft School
Phase: Primary
Address: Applecroft Road , Welwyn Garden City
Postcode: AL8 6JZ
Headteacher: Mrs Vicky Parsey (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Applecroft School
Phase: Primary
Address: Applecroft Road , Welwyn Garden City
Postcode: AL8 6JZ
Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Withe (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Lakeside School
Phase: Not applicable
Address: Lemsford Lane , Welwyn Garden City
Postcode: AL8 6YN
Headteacher: Mrs Lynnette Johnson (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Stanborough School
Phase: Secondary
Address: Lemsford Lane , Welwyn Garden City
Postcode: AL8 6YR
Headteacher: Mrs Merry John (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address: Harwood Close , Welwyn Garden City
Postcode: AL8 7AG
Headteacher: Miss Yvette Page (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Knightsfield School
Phase: Not applicable
Address: Knightsfield , Welwyn Garden City
Postcode: AL8 7LW
Headteacher: Mrs Suzanne Thrower (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Monk's Walk School
Phase: Secondary
Address: Knightsfield , Welwyn Garden City
Postcode: AL8 7NL
Headteacher: Matt Grinyer (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Homerswood Primary and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address: Kirklands , Welwyn Garden City
Postcode: AL8 7RF
Headteacher: Miss Mica Kettle (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Templewood Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Pentley Park , Welwyn Garden City
Postcode: AL8 7SD
Headteacher: Miss Katherine Martindill (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford
Phase: Primary
Address: Lemsford Village , St John's C of E Primary School , Welwyn Garden City
Postcode: AL8 7TR
Headteacher: Mrs Michelle Boylan (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Stations in the Sector
Welwyn Garden City
CRS Code: WGC
Operator: GN
Line: East Coast Main Line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)
Accessable Motorway Junctions
A1(M) J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 2.84
Average Driving Distance: 1.46
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 425
A1(M) J6
Average Driving Time from within the district: 3.26
Average Driving Distance: 2.18
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 425
A1(M) J4
Average Driving Time from within the district: 3.70
Average Driving Distance: 2.39
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 425
A1(M) J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.74
Average Driving Distance: 4.52
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 425
A1(M) J7
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.18
Average Driving Distance: 5.48
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 96
A1(M) J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.30
Average Driving Distance: 4.90
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 329
Weather Forecast for Welwyn Garden City
| 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) | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 3.00% | E 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) | 5.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 0.0°C (feels like -4.0°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% | W 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 9.00% | W 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sleet shower (night) | 1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 37.00% | 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 1.0°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) | 0.00% | 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 -2.0°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 -1.0°C) | 43.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 57.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 88.00% | 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) | 91.00% | SSW 20 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 13.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 89.00% | 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) | 83.00% | SSW 22 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 80.00% | 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) | 78.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 78.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Heavy rain | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 76.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 51.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 17.00% | SW 13 mph |
| Postal Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| AL8 6 | Welwyn Garden City Delivery Office |
| AL8 7 | Welwyn Garden City Delivery Office |
| A | L | 8 | - | X | X | X |
| A | L | 8 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Street List for the AL8 District
Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £875 | £875 | £875 | |
| 1 | £1,100 | £2,301 | £1,701 |
| 2 | £1,300 | £1,950 | £1,625 |
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | £795,000 | £795,000 | £795,000 |
| 3 | £650,000 | £925,000 | £753,077 |
| 4 | £695,000 | £1,100,000 | £840,833 |
| 5 | £650,000 | £1,300,000 | £908,333 |
Estate Agents
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Welwyn Garden City | Ashtons | 29 Wigmores North, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6PG | 01707 247349 |
 | Welwyn Garden City | Country Properties | 3 Bridge Road, Fretherne Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6UN | 01707 241369 |
 | Welwyn Garden City | Putterills | 34 Wigmores North, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6PH | 01726 211528 |
 | Welwyn Garden City | William H. Brown | 53 Wigmores North, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6PG | 01707 954063 |
 | Welwyn Garden City | Wrights of Welwyn Garden City | 36 Stonehills, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6PD | 01707 241335 |
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 | £738,593 | 28 | £761,859 | 35 | £783,434 | 34 | £640,016 | 35 |
| Semi-Detached | £539,262 | 42 | £586,470 | 33 | £529,034 | 64 | £515,707 | 43 |
| Terraced | £440,749 | 54 | £429,246 | 61 | £409,421 | 67 | £349,623 | 64 |
| Flats | £281,905 | 37 | £265,004 | 56 | £255,767 | 48 | £249,912 | 54 |