AL5 5BX 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 (5BX) 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 LU which means Luton.
- Postal District. In our case LU2.
- Postal Sector. In our case LU2 9.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BX.
The regional mail center for the post area LU 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 5BX postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the AL5 5BX postcode have the street address of Lower Luton Road
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 13 individuals call the AL5 5BX postcode their home.
AL5 5BX is within the town of HARPENDEN.
The AL5 5BX postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in AL5 5BX are flats. Of these flats, most are enclosed end-terraced. The remainder are unknown, mid-terraced, detached, semi-detached and end-terraced.
Most properties in AL5 5BX 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 5BX
The telephone area code for AL5 5BX is 01582 Luton.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 51.8246061822 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.34124940502 |
Retail and Shopping near AL5 5BX
Street
Town
Locality
Distance (Miles)
Central Postcode
Directions on Google Maps
LOWER LUTON ROAD
HARPENDEN
0.02
AL5 5AL
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HIGH STREET
HARPENDEN
0.83
AL5 2SH
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STATION ROAD
HARPENDEN
0.84
AL5 4SE
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VAUGHAN ROAD
HARPENDEN
0.85
AL5 4HU
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Nearest Town
Distance (Miles)
Direction
Bearing
Harpenden
0.87
SW
231.14
Luton
5.01
NW
319.45
Welwyn Garden City
5.95
ESE
103.97
Hatfield
6.62
SE
128.40
Stevenage
8.06
NE
48.08
Dunstable
8.92
WNW
299.37
Hitchin
9.02
NNE
16.80
Radlett
9.75
S
174.04
Berkhamsted
10.85
WSW
247.22
Hertford
11.50
E
99.48
Borehamwood
11.84
SSE
164.99
Watford
11.95
SSW
191.28
Tring
13.93
W
261.24
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Harpenden
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 18:00 to 21:00 
Cloudy 4.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 4.00% ENE 2 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Cloudy 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 4.00% SE 2 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 
Partly cloudy (night) 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 2.00% SW 2 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Cloudy 3.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 10.00% SW 4 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Cloudy 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 10.00% WSW 4 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Cloudy 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 5.00% WSW 4 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Cloudy 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 4.00% WSW 4 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Cloudy 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 3.00% SSW 7 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Cloudy 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 4.00% S 7 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Cloudy 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 55.00% S 11 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 
Light rain 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 63.00% S 13 mph 03:00 to 06:00 
Heavy rain 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 88.00% SSW 16 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Light rain 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 59.00% SSW 13 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Light rain 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 49.00% SW 13 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Cloudy 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 15.00% SW 13 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Light rain 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 50.00% SW 13 mph 18:00 to 21:00 
Light rain shower (night) 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 38.00% WSW 13 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Light rain shower (night) 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 33.00% W 16 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 
Clear night 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 9.00% W 16 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Partly cloudy (night) 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 5.00% WNW 13 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Partly cloudy (night) 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 3.00% WNW 13 mph 09:00 to 12:00 
Partly cloudy (day) 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 3.00% WNW 11 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Partly cloudy (day) 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 5.00% W 9 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Cloudy 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 10.00% WSW 7 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Cloudy 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 16.00% SW 9 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Light rain 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 52.00% SSW 11 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Heavy rain 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 78.00% S 13 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Heavy rain 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 74.00% SSE 16 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Light rain 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 49.00% S 16 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Heavy rain 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 69.00% SW 18 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Light rain 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 52.00% NW 20 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Light rain 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 51.00% NNW 20 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Cloudy 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 21.00% NNW 18 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Cloudy 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 17.00% NNW 18 mph
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
Average Mbps 75.100 Median Mbps 78.100 Maximum Mbps 107.000
AL5 5BX has an average download speed of 75.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
743 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
52% of postcodes (614,814) have slower broadband speeds.
48% of postcodes (569,084) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
Average Mbps 11.100 Median Mbps 10.000 Maximum Mbps 19.530
AL5 5BX has an average upload speed of 11.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
7,922 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
30% of postcodes (354,900) have slower upload speeds.
69% of postcodes (821,819) 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: 0.79 miles
Contact: 01582767966
Sauncey Wood Primary School
Address: Sauncey Wood Primary School, Pickford Hill, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5HL
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: 01582621514
Crabtree Junior School
Address: Crabtree Junior School, Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5PU
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: 01582623501
Crabtree Infants' School
Address: Crabtree Infants' School, Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5PU
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact:
Crabtree Junior School
Address: Crabtree Junior School, Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5PU
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact:
Manland Primary School
Address: Manland Primary School, Sauncey Avenue, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4QW
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: 01582713452
The Lea Primary School and Nursery
Address: The Lea Primary School and Nursery, Moorland Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4LE
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: 01582767939
Harpenden Academy
Address: Harpenden Academy, 25 Vaughan Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4EL
Distance: 0.77 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: 1.02 miles
Contact: 01582760047
St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School
Address: St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School, Church Green, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2TP
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01582623620
England Secondary Schools
Sir John Lawes School
Address: Sir John Lawes School, Manland Way, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4QP
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: 01582760043
Sir John Lawes School
Address: Sir John Lawes School, Manland Way, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4QP
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact:
St George's School
Address: St George's School, Sun Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4TD
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: 01582765477
Nearest Dentists
SPECIAL CARE DENTAL
Address: CARLTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4TA
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: :
BOWERS WAY DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 29 BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4EP
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: :
DAVENPORT HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: DAVENPORT HOUSE, BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4HX
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGEON
Address: ROSE COTTAGE, 33A HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2RU
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
VAUGHAN DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 10 VAUGHAN ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4ED
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 461000
HARPENDEN ORTHODONTICS LLP
Address: HARPENDEN ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, 60-62 HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2SP
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
TOPKINS PHARMACY
Address: 6 STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4SE
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712708
BOOTS
Address: 23-25 HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2RU
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
SPRINGFIELD PHARMACY
Address: 19 HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2RU
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712104
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 3 LEYTON GREEN, HARPENDEN, AL5 2TE
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 760624
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 136 SOUTHDOWN ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 1PU
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712783
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 2 HIGH STREET, WHEATHAMPSTEAD, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 8AA
Distance: 2.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 832102
Nearest Opticians
SKYE OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 1 BOWERS PARADE, HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2SH
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
20/20 EYECARE
Address: 20 STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4SE
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
ALLDERS OPTICIANS (HARPENDEN)
Address: 17A STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, AL5 4SQ
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: :
HARPENDEN EYE CENTRE
Address: 1A LEYTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2TJ
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: :
LYDON SHIRAZI OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 1/2 KINSBOURNE COURT, 96-100 LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3BL
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
REDBOURN EYECARE
Address: 78 HIGH STREET, REDBOURN, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7LN
Distance: 2.92 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
ELMS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 5 STEWART ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4QA
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 767444
DAVENPORT HOUSE SURGERY
Address: DAVENPORT HOUSE, BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4HX
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 767821
DAVENPORT HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: DAVENPORT HOUSE, BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, AL5 4HX
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
VILLAGE SURGERY
Address: AMENBURY LANE, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2BT
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712021
VILLAGE SURGERY
Address: MARFORD ROAD, WHEATHAMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 8BT
Distance: 2.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 832258
THE KIMPTON SURGERY
Address: 9 HIGH STREET, KIMPTON, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 8RA
Distance: 2.75 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: 0.81 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: 4.08 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: 6.37 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: 6.08 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: 5.16 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: 5.52 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: 5.05 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: 6.81 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
M1 J9Distance: 5.35 milesDriving Time: 8.48 minutesM1 J10Distance: 5.63 milesDriving Time: 8.50 minutesA1(M) J5Distance: 5.92 milesDriving Time: 9.62 minutesA1(M) J6Distance: 8.17 milesDriving Time: 11.80 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 2014 £147,000 £147,000 £147,000 1 2015 £170,000 £153,000 £161,500 2 2016 £220,000 £195,000 £207,500 2 2019 £212,000 £212,000 £212,000 1 2023 £222,500 £205,000 £219,167 3
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
Popular Supermarkets near AL5 5BX Supermarket Distance Directions Sainsburys, High Street, HARPENDEN, AL5 2RU 1.36 miles Directions to Sainsburys Waitrose, Leyton Road, HARPENDEN, AL5 2TJ 1.47 miles Directions to Waitrose Iceland, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH 6.67 miles Directions to Iceland Iceland, Wigmore Park Centre, Wigmore Lane, LUTON, LU2 9XG 7.39 miles Directions to Iceland Asda, Wigmore Lane, LUTON, LU2 9TA 7.47 miles Directions to Asda
What Popular Restaurants are near?
Burger King Restaurants near AL5 5BX Burger King Distance Directions Burger King - London Luton Airport, Luton, LU2 9LY 4.09 miles Directions to Burger King - London Luton Airport 196-198 Arndale Centre, Luton, LU1 2TL 5.01 miles Directions to 196-198 Arndale Centre Galleria Outlet Centre, Hatfield, AL10 0XR 6.12 miles Directions to Galleria Outlet Centre Roaring Meg Retail Park, Stevenage, SG1 1XN 7.70 miles Directions to Roaring Meg Retail Park
Mcdonald's Restaurants near AL5 5BX Mcdonald's Distance Directions McDonald's, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH 4.15 miles Directions to McDonald's, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH McDonald's, George Street, LUTON, LU1 2AZ 4.90 miles Directions to McDonald's, George Street, LUTON, LU1 2AZ McDonald's, St. Albans Retail Park, Griffiths Way, ST. ALBANS, AL1 2RJ 5.72 miles Directions to McDonald's, St. Albans Retail Park, Griffiths Way, ST. ALBANS, AL1 2RJ McDonald's, Howardsgate, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6BB 6.03 miles Directions to McDonald's, Howardsgate, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6BB
KFC Restaurants near AL5 5BX Restaurant Distance Directions KFC, The Quadrant, ST. ALBANS, AL4 9RA 4.37 miles Directions to KFC Marshalswick - The Quadrant KFC, Wigmore Park Centre, Wigmore Lane, LUTON, LU2 9XG 4.59 miles Directions to KFC Luton - Wigmore Park Centre KFC, The Mall, LUTON, LU1 2LJ 4.86 miles Directions to KFC Luton - The Mall KFC, Dunstable Road, LUTON, LU1 1EH 5.51 miles Directions to KFC Luton - Dunstable Road KFC, Church Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6PS 5.97 miles Directions to KFC Welwyn Garden City - Fretherne Road
| Street | Town | Locality | Distance (Miles) | Central Postcode | Directions on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOWER LUTON ROAD | HARPENDEN | 0.02 | AL5 5AL | View on Google Maps | |
| HIGH STREET | HARPENDEN | 0.83 | AL5 2SH | View on Google Maps | |
| STATION ROAD | HARPENDEN | 0.84 | AL5 4SE | View on Google Maps | |
| VAUGHAN ROAD | HARPENDEN | 0.85 | AL5 4HU | View on Google Maps |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harpenden | 0.87 | SW | 231.14 |
| Luton | 5.01 | NW | 319.45 |
| Welwyn Garden City | 5.95 | ESE | 103.97 |
| Hatfield | 6.62 | SE | 128.40 |
| Stevenage | 8.06 | NE | 48.08 |
| Dunstable | 8.92 | WNW | 299.37 |
| Hitchin | 9.02 | NNE | 16.80 |
| Radlett | 9.75 | S | 174.04 |
| Berkhamsted | 10.85 | WSW | 247.22 |
| Hertford | 11.50 | E | 99.48 |
| Borehamwood | 11.84 | SSE | 164.99 |
| Watford | 11.95 | SSW | 191.28 |
| Tring | 13.93 | W | 261.24 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Harpenden
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 2 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 2 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | SW 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 10.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 3.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | S 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 55.00% | S 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 63.00% | S 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 88.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 59.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 49.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 15.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 50.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 38.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 33.00% | W 16 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 9.00% | W 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 3.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 3.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | W 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 16.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 52.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 78.00% | S 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 74.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 49.00% | S 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 69.00% | SW 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 52.00% | NW 20 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 51.00% | NNW 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 21.00% | NNW 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 17.00% | NNW 18 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 75.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 78.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 107.000 |
AL5 5BX has an average download speed of 75.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
743 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
52% of postcodes (614,814) have slower broadband speeds.
48% of postcodes (569,084) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 11.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 19.530 |
AL5 5BX has an average upload speed of 11.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
7,922 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
30% of postcodes (354,900) have slower upload speeds.
69% of postcodes (821,819) 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: 0.79 miles
Contact: 01582767966
Sauncey Wood Primary School
Address: Sauncey Wood Primary School, Pickford Hill, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5HL
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: 01582621514
Crabtree Junior School
Address: Crabtree Junior School, Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5PU
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: 01582623501
Crabtree Infants' School
Address: Crabtree Infants' School, Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5PU
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact:
Crabtree Junior School
Address: Crabtree Junior School, Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5PU
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact:
Manland Primary School
Address: Manland Primary School, Sauncey Avenue, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4QW
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: 01582713452
The Lea Primary School and Nursery
Address: The Lea Primary School and Nursery, Moorland Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4LE
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: 01582767939
Harpenden Academy
Address: Harpenden Academy, 25 Vaughan Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4EL
Distance: 0.77 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: 1.02 miles
Contact: 01582760047
St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School
Address: St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School, Church Green, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2TP
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01582623620
England Secondary Schools
Sir John Lawes School
Address: Sir John Lawes School, Manland Way, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4QP
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: 01582760043
Sir John Lawes School
Address: Sir John Lawes School, Manland Way, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4QP
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact:
St George's School
Address: St George's School, Sun Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4TD
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: 01582765477
Nearest Dentists
SPECIAL CARE DENTAL
Address: CARLTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4TA
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: :
BOWERS WAY DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 29 BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4EP
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: :
DAVENPORT HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: DAVENPORT HOUSE, BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4HX
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGEON
Address: ROSE COTTAGE, 33A HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2RU
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
VAUGHAN DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 10 VAUGHAN ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4ED
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 461000
HARPENDEN ORTHODONTICS LLP
Address: HARPENDEN ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, 60-62 HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2SP
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
TOPKINS PHARMACY
Address: 6 STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4SE
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712708
BOOTS
Address: 23-25 HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2RU
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
SPRINGFIELD PHARMACY
Address: 19 HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2RU
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712104
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 3 LEYTON GREEN, HARPENDEN, AL5 2TE
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 760624
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 136 SOUTHDOWN ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 1PU
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712783
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 2 HIGH STREET, WHEATHAMPSTEAD, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 8AA
Distance: 2.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 832102
Nearest Opticians
SKYE OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 1 BOWERS PARADE, HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2SH
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
20/20 EYECARE
Address: 20 STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4SE
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
ALLDERS OPTICIANS (HARPENDEN)
Address: 17A STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, AL5 4SQ
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: :
HARPENDEN EYE CENTRE
Address: 1A LEYTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2TJ
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: :
LYDON SHIRAZI OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 1/2 KINSBOURNE COURT, 96-100 LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3BL
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
REDBOURN EYECARE
Address: 78 HIGH STREET, REDBOURN, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7LN
Distance: 2.92 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
ELMS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 5 STEWART ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4QA
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 767444
DAVENPORT HOUSE SURGERY
Address: DAVENPORT HOUSE, BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4HX
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 767821
DAVENPORT HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: DAVENPORT HOUSE, BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, AL5 4HX
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
VILLAGE SURGERY
Address: AMENBURY LANE, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2BT
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712021
VILLAGE SURGERY
Address: MARFORD ROAD, WHEATHAMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 8BT
Distance: 2.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 832258
THE KIMPTON SURGERY
Address: 9 HIGH STREET, KIMPTON, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 8RA
Distance: 2.75 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: 0.81 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: 4.08 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: 6.37 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: 6.08 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: 5.16 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: 5.52 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: 5.05 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: 6.81 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 | £147,000 | £147,000 | £147,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £170,000 | £153,000 | £161,500 | 2 |
| 2016 | £220,000 | £195,000 | £207,500 | 2 |
| 2019 | £212,000 | £212,000 | £212,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £222,500 | £205,000 | £219,167 | 3 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, High Street, HARPENDEN, AL5 2RU | 1.36 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
| Waitrose, Leyton Road, HARPENDEN, AL5 2TJ | 1.47 miles | Directions to Waitrose |
| Iceland, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH | 6.67 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Iceland, Wigmore Park Centre, Wigmore Lane, LUTON, LU2 9XG | 7.39 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Asda, Wigmore Lane, LUTON, LU2 9TA | 7.47 miles | Directions to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Burger King - London Luton Airport, Luton, LU2 9LY | 4.09 miles | Directions to Burger King - London Luton Airport |
| 196-198 Arndale Centre, Luton, LU1 2TL | 5.01 miles | Directions to 196-198 Arndale Centre |
| Galleria Outlet Centre, Hatfield, AL10 0XR | 6.12 miles | Directions to Galleria Outlet Centre |
| Roaring Meg Retail Park, Stevenage, SG1 1XN | 7.70 miles | Directions to Roaring Meg Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH | 4.15 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH |
| McDonald's, George Street, LUTON, LU1 2AZ | 4.90 miles | Directions to McDonald's, George Street, LUTON, LU1 2AZ |
| McDonald's, St. Albans Retail Park, Griffiths Way, ST. ALBANS, AL1 2RJ | 5.72 miles | Directions to McDonald's, St. Albans Retail Park, Griffiths Way, ST. ALBANS, AL1 2RJ |
| McDonald's, Howardsgate, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6BB | 6.03 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Howardsgate, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6BB |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, The Quadrant, ST. ALBANS, AL4 9RA | 4.37 miles | Directions to KFC Marshalswick - The Quadrant |
| KFC, Wigmore Park Centre, Wigmore Lane, LUTON, LU2 9XG | 4.59 miles | Directions to KFC Luton - Wigmore Park Centre |
| KFC, The Mall, LUTON, LU1 2LJ | 4.86 miles | Directions to KFC Luton - The Mall |
| KFC, Dunstable Road, LUTON, LU1 1EH | 5.51 miles | Directions to KFC Luton - Dunstable Road |
| KFC, Church Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6PS | 5.97 miles | Directions to KFC Welwyn Garden City - Fretherne Road |