AL1 5SJ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (AL1) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5SJ) 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 AL1.
- Postal Sector. In our case AL1 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case SJ.
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 AL1 5SJ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is ST. ALBANS DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the AL1 5SJ postcode have the street address of St. Vincent Drive
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the AL1 5SJ postcode is home to a bustling 107 residents!
It is situated within the post town of ST. ALBANS within the old postal county of Hertfordshire.
AL1 5SJ is within the city of St Albans.
The AL1 5SJ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in AL1 5SJ are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached.
Most properties in AL1 5SJ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being social housing.
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Map of the AL1 5SJ Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for AL1 5SJ
The telephone area code for AL1 5SJ is 01727 St Albans.
Map Coordinates for AL1 5SJ
| Latitude | 51.740990795 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.313476659129 |
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Weather Forecast for AL1 5SJ
Fri 19th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 50.00% | W 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 56.00% | W 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 54.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 49.00% | NW 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 16.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 34.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 44.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 7.00% | N 7 mph |
Sat 20th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | N 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 8.00% | N 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 9.00% | N 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 9.00% | N 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 7 mph |
Sun 21st Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | N 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 7.00% | N 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 6.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 3.00% | NNE 9 mph |
Mon 22nd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 3.00% | N 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 2.00% | N 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 28.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the AL1 5SJ Postcode?
Download Speeds For AL1 5SJ
| Average Mbps | 124.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 78.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 331.000 |
AL1 5SJ has an average download speed of 124.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
563 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
81% of postcodes (963,055) have slower broadband speeds.
19% of postcodes (221,023) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For AL1 5SJ
| Average Mbps | 18.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 49.440 |
AL1 5SJ has an average upload speed of 18.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
4,185 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
90% of postcodes (1,061,669) have slower upload speeds.
10% of postcodes (118,787) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Schools to the AL1 5SJ Postcode
Primary Schools
Samuel Ryder Academy
Address: Drakes Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5AR
Headteacher: Mr Matthew Gauthier
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-06-30)
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: 01727859382
Cunningham Hill Infant School
Address: Cell Barnes Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5QJ
Headteacher: Ms Justine Elbourne-Cload
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2009-03-04)
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: 01727857524
Cunningham Hill Junior School
Address: Cell Barnes Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5QJ
Headteacher: Ms J Elbourne-Cload
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2011-12-09)
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: 01727852911
Secondary Schools
Samuel Ryder Academy
Address: Drakes Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5AR
Headteacher: Mr Matthew Gauthier
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-06-30)
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: 01727859382
Verulam School
Address: Brampton Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4PR
Headteacher: Miss Julie Richardson
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2018-10-10)
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: 01727766100
Loreto College
Address: Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3RQ
Headteacher: Mrs Lucy Thompson
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2013-05-02)
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: 01727856206
Higher Schools
Oaklands College
Address: Oaklands Campus, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0JA
Headteacher: Mr Andrew Slade
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-09-22)
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact: 01727737000
West Herts College
Address: Watford Campus, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3EZ
Headteacher: Ms Gill Worgan
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2021-12-10)
Distance: 8.54 miles
Contact: 01923812345
Stanmore College
Address: Elm Park, Stanmore, , HA7 4BQ
Headteacher: Mrs Annette Cast
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-04-28)
Distance: 8.84 miles
Contact: 02084207700
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near AL1 5SJ
COLOSSEUM DENTAL (ST ALBANS)
Address: 59 HATFIELD ROAD, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 4JE
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
PRIORY PARK DENTALCARE
Address: 118A OLD LONDON ROAD, ST. ALBANS, AL1 1PU
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://PRIORYPARKDENTALCARE.CO.UK
DENTAL SPECIALISTS
Address: 96 VICTORIA STREET, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 3TG
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: :
VICTORIA STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 96 VICTORIA STREET, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 3TG
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: :
VICTORIA DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 103 VICTORIA STREET, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 3TJ
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: ST. PETERS LODGE, 7 MANOR ROAD, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 3ST
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near AL1 5SJ
ST ALBANS PHARMACY
Address: 197 CELL BARNES LANE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 5PX
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
JHOOTS PHARMACY
Address: 3 LOYD COURT, RUSSET DRIVE, ST. ALBANS, AL4 0AZ
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01727 853355
IMED PHARMACY
Address: UNIT A, CHARRINGTON PLACE, VICTORIA STREET, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 3FY
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01727 837985
MORRISONS PHARMACY
Address: 244 HATFIELD ROAD, ST. ALBANS, AL1 4SU
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01727 844947
WELL
Address: 295 HIGH STREET, LONDON COLNEY, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL2 1EJ
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01727 823697
MALTINGS JADE PHARMACY
Address: 6 VICTORIA STREET, ST. ALBANS, AL1 3JB
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01727 839335
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near AL1 5SJ
FUTURE VISION OPTICIANS (HATFIELD)
Address: 244 HATFIELD ROAD, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 4SU
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: :
EYECARE AT MORRISONS
Address: 244 HATFIELD ROAD, ST. ALBANS, AL1 4SU
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: :
ENHANCED OPTICIAN SERVICES - ST ALBANS
Address: 209 HATFIELD ROAD, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 4SY
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
LUXOTTICA RETAIL UK LTD
Address: LEVEL 2, VERULAM POINT, STATION WAY, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 5HE
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL EXPRESS [ST ALBANS]
Address: TRIDENT HOUSE, 42-48 VICTORIA STREET, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 3HZ
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: :
ST ALBANS EYE CARE CENTRE
Address: 38 LONDON ROAD, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 1NG
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near AL1 5SJ
JACOB COURT
Address: 1 JACOB COURT, 61 RUSSET DRIVE, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 0AY
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: :
HATFIELD ROAD SURGERY
Address: 2 THE PARADE, ELLIS HOUSE, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 3FY
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01727 853079
VERULAM MEDICAL GROUP
Address: COLNEY MEDICAL CENTRE, 45-47 KINGS ROAD, LONDON COLNEY, ST. ALBANS, AL2 1ES
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01727 822138
THE MALTINGS SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 8-14 VICTORIA STREET, ST. ALBANS, AL1 3JB
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: :
MALTINGS SURGERY
Address: 8-14 VICTORIA STREET, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL1 3JB
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01727 855500
SUMMERFIELD HEALTH CENTRE
Address: CALEDON ROAD, LONDON COLNEY, ST. ALBANS, AL2 1PU
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01727 823245
Transport Links near AL1 5SJ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: AL1 5SJ
- St Albans City
St Albans station, Station Way, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5HEDistance: 1.28 milesDriving Time: 2.89 minutes - St Albans Abbey
St Albans Abbey station, Holywell Hill, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2DNDistance: 1.95 milesDriving Time: 3.70 minutes - Park Street
Park Street station, Watling Street, Park Street, Hertfordshire, AL2 2NGDistance: 3.23 milesDriving Time: 4.37 minutes - How Wood (Hertfordshire)
How Wood station, Hyde Lane, How Wood, Hertfordshire, AL2 2NGDistance: 4.24 milesDriving Time: 5.89 minutes - Bricket Wood
Bricket Wood station, Station Road, Bricket Wood, Hertfordshire, AL2 3LNDistance: 5.44 milesDriving Time: 7.48 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near AL1 5SJ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near AL1 5SJ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the AL1 5SJ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | St. Albans Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Daisy Cooper |
| Political Party | Liberal Democrat |
What Council is the AL1 5SJ Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is St. Albans District Council and the County Council is Hertfordshire County Council.
Hertfordshire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
St. Albans District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for St. Albans District at the following link St. Albans District.How much is the Council Tax?
St. Albans 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 St. Albans District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the AL1 5SJ 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 AL1 5SJ
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | £370,000 | £370,000 | £370,000 | 1 |
| 2012 | £498,200 | £469,000 | £483,600 | 2 |
| 2013 | £385,500 | £557,500 | £471,500 | 2 |
| 2015 | £540,000 | £645,000 | £592,500 | 2 |
| 2016 | £220,000 | £715,000 | £467,500 | 2 |
| 2018 | £680,000 | £400,000 | £547,518 | 3 |
| 2019 | £750,000 | £750,000 | £750,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £755,000 | £755,000 | £755,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £935,000 | £935,000 | £935,000 | 1 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the AL1 5SJ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Morrisons, Hatfield Road, ST. ALBANS, AL1 4SU | 1.17 miles | Directions from AL1 5SJ to Morrisons |
| Iceland, Victoria Street, ST. ALBANS, AL1 3TG | 1.62 miles | Directions from AL1 5SJ to Iceland |
| Aldi, Graham Close, ST. ALBANS, AL1 2DF | 1.80 miles | Directions from AL1 5SJ to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Everard Close, ST. ALBANS, AL1 2QU | 2.02 miles | Directions from AL1 5SJ to Sainsburys |
| Waitrose, Ermine Close, ST. ALBANS, AL3 4JZ | 3.29 miles | Directions from AL1 5SJ to Waitrose |
What Popular Restaurants are near the AL1 5SJ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Galleria Outlet Centre, Hatfield, AL10 0XR | 3.53 miles | Directions from AL1 5SJ to Galleria Outlet Centre |
| South Mimms Motorway Services, Potters Bar, EN6 3QQ | 5.38 miles | Directions from AL1 5SJ to South Mimms Motorway Services |
| Charter Place,, Watford, WD17 2DJ | 6.84 miles | Directions from AL1 5SJ to Charter Place, |
| Junction 4-5, M1 Motorway, London, NW7 3HB | 7.77 miles | Directions from AL1 5SJ to Junction 4-5, M1 Motorway |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, St. Albans Retail Park, Griffiths Way, ST. ALBANS, AL1 2RJ | 1.19 miles | Directions from AL1 5SJ to McDonald's, St. Albans Retail Park, Griffiths Way, ST. ALBANS, AL1 2RJ |
| McDonald's, Bell Lane, London Colney, ST. ALBANS, AL2 1BX | 2.24 miles | Directions from AL1 5SJ to McDonald's, Bell Lane, London Colney, ST. ALBANS, AL2 1BX |
| McDonald's, The Galleria, Comet Way, HATFIELD, AL10 0XY | 3.53 miles | Directions from AL1 5SJ to McDonald's, The Galleria, Comet Way, HATFIELD, AL10 0XY |
| McDonald's, Town Centre, HATFIELD, AL10 0JP | 3.98 miles | Directions from AL1 5SJ to McDonald's, Town Centre, HATFIELD, AL10 0JP |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, The Quadrant, ST. ALBANS, AL4 9RA | 1.66 miles | Directions from AL1 5SJ to KFC Marshalswick - The Quadrant |
| KFC, Comet Way, HATFIELD, AL10 9TL | 3.61 miles | Directions from AL1 5SJ to KFC Hatfield - Comet Way |
| KFC, Welcome Break Service Station, Bignells Corner, South Mimms, POTTERS BAR, EN6 3QQ | 5.38 miles | Directions from AL1 5SJ to KFC South Mimms - M25 Services |
| KFC, Shenley Road, BOREHAMWOOD, WD6 1AW | 6.02 miles | Directions from AL1 5SJ to KFC Borehamwood - Shenley Road |
| KFC, Church Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6PS | 6.15 miles | Directions from AL1 5SJ to KFC Welwyn Garden City - Fretherne Road |