AL3 8EX is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (AL3) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8EX) 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 AL3.
- Postal Sector. In our case AL5 3.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case EX.
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 AL3 8EX postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is REDBOURN SPDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the AL3 8EX postcode have the street address of Watery Lane
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 7 individuals call the AL3 8EX postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of ST. ALBANS within the old postal county of Hertfordshire.
AL3 8EX is within Friar's Wash.
The AL3 8EX postcode area is composed of 33.33% residential properties, 66.67% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in AL3 8EX are houses. Of these houses, most are detached.
Most properties in AL3 8EX are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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Map of the AL3 8EX Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 33.33% |
| Commercial | 66.67% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for AL3 8EX
| Latitude | 51.8220846576 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.419318834381 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for AL3 8EX
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 182 St. Albans and Hatfield | Check Price on Amazon | |
| Landranger 1:50,000 166 Luton & Hertford | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
Weather Forecast for AL3 8EX
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 16.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 7 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | N 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Mist | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 18.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 20.00% | N 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 9.00% | E 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 9.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 28.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 14.00% | NW 9 mph |
Fri 3rd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 15.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 17.00% | W 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 22.00% | W 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 24.00% | W 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 20.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 47.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 44.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | WSW 9 mph |
Sat 4th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 3.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 6.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 12.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 10.00% | S 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | S 7 mph |
Sun 5th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 3.00% | S 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | S 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | S 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 13.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 11.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 8.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 7 mph |
Schools within a five minute drive of AL3 8EX Postcode
England Primary Schools
Redbourn Primary School
Address: Redbourn Primary School, Long Cutt, Redbourn, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 7EX
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: 01582792341
Flamstead Village School
Address: Flamstead Village School, Trowley Hill Road, Flamstead, 59 Trowley Hill Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 8DL
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 01582840385
Markyate Village School and Nursery
Address: Markyate Village School and Nursery, Cavendish Road, Markyate, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 8PT
Distance: 2.25 miles
Contact: 01582840537
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near AL3 8EX
PURE DENTISTRY LIMITED
Address: 399 LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3NF
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: :
REDBOURN DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 39 HIGH STREET, REDBOURN, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7LW
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: :
HARPENDEN DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 171 LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3BN
Distance: 2.22 miles
Contact: :
WAYSIDE DENTAL PRACTIC
Address: 2 DOUGLAS ROAD, HARPENDEN, AL5 2EW
Distance: 2.40 miles
Contact: :
HARPENDEN ORTHODONTICS LLP
Address: HARPENDEN ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, 60-62 HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2SP
Distance: 2.63 miles
Contact: :
HARPENDEN SMILES DENTAL STUDIO
Address: 1C LEYTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2TJ
Distance: 2.69 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near AL3 8EX
CROWN PHARMACY
Address: 65 HIGH STREET, REDBOURN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7LN
Distance: 1.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 792203
MARKYATE PHARMACY
Address: 40 HIGH STREET, MARKYATE, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8PB
Distance: 2.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 840602
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 3 LEYTON GREEN, HARPENDEN, AL5 2TE
Distance: 2.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 760624
BOOTS
Address: 23-25 HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2RU
Distance: 2.77 miles
Contact: :
SPRINGFIELD PHARMACY
Address: 19 HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2RU
Distance: 2.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712104
TOPKINS PHARMACY
Address: 6 STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4SE
Distance: 2.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712708
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near AL3 8EX
REDBOURN EYECARE
Address: 78 HIGH STREET, REDBOURN, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7LN
Distance: 1.89 miles
Contact: :
LYDON SHIRAZI OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 1/2 KINSBOURNE COURT, 96-100 LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3BL
Distance: 2.30 miles
Contact: :
HARPENDEN EYE CENTRE
Address: 1A LEYTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2TJ
Distance: 2.69 miles
Contact: :
SKYE OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 1 BOWERS PARADE, HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2SH
Distance: 2.70 miles
Contact: :
20/20 EYECARE
Address: 20 STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4SE
Distance: 2.85 miles
Contact: :
ALLDERS OPTICIANS (HARPENDEN)
Address: 17A STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, AL5 4SQ
Distance: 2.85 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near AL3 8EX
REDBOURN HC MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, 1 HAWKES DRIVE, REDBOURN, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7BL
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: :
MARKYATE SURGERY
Address: 1 HICKS ROAD, MARKYATE, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8LJ
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: :
VILLAGE SURGERY
Address: AMENBURY LANE, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2BT
Distance: 2.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712021
DAVENPORT HOUSE SURGERY
Address: DAVENPORT HOUSE, BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4HX
Distance: 2.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 767821
DAVENPORT HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: DAVENPORT HOUSE, BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, AL5 4HX
Distance: 2.80 miles
Contact: :
ELMS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 5 STEWART ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4QA
Distance: 2.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 767444
Transport Links near AL3 8EX
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: AL3 8EX
- Harpenden
Harpenden station, Station Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4SPDistance: 4.51 milesDriving Time: 6.67 minutes - Luton Airport Parkway
Luton Airport Parkway station, Parkway Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3JWDistance: 4.69 milesDriving Time: 6.21 minutes - Luton
Luton station, Station Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2LTDistance: 6.02 milesDriving Time: 8.70 minutes - St Albans Abbey
St Albans Abbey station, Holywell Hill, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2DNDistance: 7.04 milesDriving Time: 10.70 minutes - Leagrave
Leagrave station, Compton Avenue, Leagrave, Bedfordshire, LU4 9BADistance: 7.80 milesDriving Time: 9.81 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near AL3 8EX
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near AL3 8EX
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the AL3 8EX Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Hemel Hempstead Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Sir Mike Penning |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the AL3 8EX Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Dacorum District Council and the County Council is Hertfordshire County Council.
Hertfordshire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Dacorum District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Dacorum District at the following link Dacorum District.How much is the Council Tax?
Dacorum District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Dacorum District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the AL3 8EX Postcode 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 in AL3 8EX
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | £975,000 | £975,000 | £975,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the AL3 8EX Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the AL3 8EX Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Waitrose, Leyton Road, HARPENDEN, AL5 2TJ | 4.33 miles | Directions from AL3 8EX to Waitrose |
| Sainsburys, High Street, HARPENDEN, AL5 2RU | 4.45 miles | Directions from AL3 8EX to Sainsburys |
| Sainsburys, Shenley Road, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 7QH | 4.76 miles | Directions from AL3 8EX to Sainsburys |
| Iceland, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH | 5.88 miles | Directions from AL3 8EX to Iceland |
| Iceland, Park Street, LUTON, LU1 3JX | 6.16 miles | Directions from AL3 8EX to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the AL3 8EX Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 196-198 Arndale Centre, Luton, LU1 2TL | 4.02 miles | Directions from AL3 8EX to 196-198 Arndale Centre |
| Burger King - London Luton Airport, Luton, LU2 9LY | 4.36 miles | Directions from AL3 8EX to Burger King - London Luton Airport |
| Galleria Outlet Centre, Hatfield, AL10 0XR | 8.73 miles | Directions from AL3 8EX to Galleria Outlet Centre |
| Junction 11-12, M1 Northbound, Toddington, LU5 6HR | 9.31 miles | Directions from AL3 8EX to Junction 11-12, M1 Northbound |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH | 3.65 miles | Directions from AL3 8EX to McDonald's, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH |
| McDonald's, George Street, LUTON, LU1 2AZ | 3.92 miles | Directions from AL3 8EX to McDonald's, George Street, LUTON, LU1 2AZ |
| McDonald's, Peoplebuilding Estate, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead Industrial Estate, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 4NW | 4.50 miles | Directions from AL3 8EX to McDonald's, Peoplebuilding Estate, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead Industrial Estate, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 4NW |
| McDonald's, Chaul End Lane, LUTON, LU4 8EZ | 4.94 miles | Directions from AL3 8EX to McDonald's, Chaul End Lane, LUTON, LU4 8EZ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, The Mall, LUTON, LU1 2LJ | 3.97 miles | Directions from AL3 8EX to KFC Luton - The Mall |
| KFC, Dunstable Road, LUTON, LU1 1EH | 4.31 miles | Directions from AL3 8EX to KFC Luton - Dunstable Road |
| KFC, Chaul End Lane, LUTON, LU4 8EZ | 4.94 miles | Directions from AL3 8EX to KFC Luton - Hatters Way Retail Park |
| KFC, Wigmore Park Centre, Wigmore Lane, LUTON, LU2 9XG | 5.01 miles | Directions from AL3 8EX to KFC Luton - Wigmore Park Centre |
| KFC, Marlowes, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP1 1EZ | 5.27 miles | Directions from AL3 8EX to KFC Hemel Hempstead - The Marlowes |