AL3 8AF 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 (8AF) 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 AL3 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AF.
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 8AF 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 8AF postcode have the street address of Friendless Lane
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 2 individuals call the AL3 8AF postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of ST. ALBANS within the old postal county of Hertfordshire.
AL3 8AF is within the village of Markyate.
The AL3 8AF postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in AL3 8AF are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in AL3 8AF are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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Map of the AL3 8AF Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for AL3 8AF
| Latitude | 51.8243264191 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.458825389509 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for AL3 8AF
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Weather Forecast for AL3 8AF
Fri 19th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 58.00% | N 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 6.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 0.00% | N 11 mph |
Sat 20th 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 0.0°C) | 0.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | N 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 7.00% | N 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | N 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 7 mph |
Sun 21st Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | N 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 8.00% | N 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 9.00% | N 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 9.00% | N 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 7 mph |
Mon 22nd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | N 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 3.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 9.00% | N 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 14.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 15.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 49.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 19.00% | N 4 mph |
Tue 23rd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 40.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 21.00% | N 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 9.00% | N 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 14.00% | N 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 26.00% | N 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 27.00% | N 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 7 mph |
Nearest Schools to the AL3 8AF Postcode
Primary Schools
Markyate Village School and Nursery
Address: Cavendish Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 8PT
Headteacher: Mrs Laura Johnson
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2019-12-06)
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01582840537
Flamstead Village School
Address: Trowley Hill Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 8DL
Headteacher: Mrs Jacqueline Walton-Jones
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-06-30)
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: 01582840385
Gaddesden Row JMI School
Address: Gaddesden Row, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 6HG
Headteacher: Mr David Merriman
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-10-19)
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: 01582840376
Secondary Schools
The Astley Cooper School
Address: St Agnell's Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 7HL
Headteacher: Mr Sam Orsborne
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2021-11-18)
Distance: 3.44 miles
Contact: 01442394141
The Stockwood Park Academy
Address: Rotheram Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5PP
Headteacher: Mr Mumin Humayun
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2022-03-30)
Distance: 3.50 miles
Contact: 01582722333
Manshead Church of England Academy
Address: Dunstable Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4BB
Headteacher: Mrs Debbie Chivers-Shepherd
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2021-09-16)
Distance: 4.32 miles
Contact: 01582679400
Higher Schools
Luton Sixth Form College
Address: Bradgers Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7EW
Headteacher: Mr Altaf Hussain
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-10-13)
Distance: 6.20 miles
Contact: 01582877500
West Herts College
Address: Watford Campus, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3EZ
Headteacher: Ms Gill Worgan
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2021-12-10)
Distance: 11.86 miles
Contact: 01923812345
Oaklands College
Address: Oaklands Campus, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0JA
Headteacher: Mr Andrew Slade
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-09-22)
Distance: 12.73 miles
Contact: 01727737000
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near AL3 8AF
WOODHALL FARM DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 2 DUNSTER ROAD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP2 7QD
Distance: 3.13 miles
Contact: :
REDBOURN DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 39 HIGH STREET, REDBOURN, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7LW
Distance: 3.20 miles
Contact: :
PURE DENTISTRY LIMITED
Address: 399 LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3NF
Distance: 3.28 miles
Contact: :
GROVE HILL DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 8 RUNCORN CRESCENT, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP2 6DG
Distance: 3.63 miles
Contact: :
HARPENDEN DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 171 LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3BN
Distance: 3.90 miles
Contact: :
PETRIE TUCKER & PARTNERS LTD
Address: 2 ASHBURNHAM ROAD, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 1JL
Distance: 4.03 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near AL3 8AF
MARKYATE PHARMACY
Address: 40 HIGH STREET, MARKYATE, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8PB
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 840602
MEDIGREEN LTD
Address: 31 MANOR ROAD, CADDINGTON, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 4EE
Distance: 2.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 457800
WOODHALL PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 4, SHENLEY ROAD, WOODHALL FARM ESTATE, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP2 7QH
Distance: 3.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01442 212162
CROWN PHARMACY
Address: 65 HIGH STREET, REDBOURN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7LN
Distance: 3.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 792203
GROVEHILL PHARMACY
Address: 2 HENRY WELLS SQUARE, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP2 6BJ
Distance: 3.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01442 251435
FARLEY HILL CHEMIST
Address: 3-4 MARKET SQUARE, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 5RD
Distance: 3.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 721069
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near AL3 8AF
REDBOURN EYECARE
Address: 78 HIGH STREET, REDBOURN, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7LN
Distance: 3.21 miles
Contact: :
OPTICALL MOBILE EYECARE
Address: OFFICE 2, MAYLANDS BUSINESS CENTRE, REDBOURN ROAD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP2 7ES
Distance: 3.70 miles
Contact: :
LYDON SHIRAZI OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 1/2 KINSBOURNE COURT, 96-100 LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3BL
Distance: 3.98 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (LUTON)
Address: 36 GEORGE STREET, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 2AX
Distance: 4.19 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (LUTON)
Address: 82-86 THE LUTON ARNDALE CENTRE, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 2BG
Distance: 4.23 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (LUTON LTD)
Address: 94 THE MALL, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 2TQ
Distance: 4.24 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near AL3 8AF
MARKYATE SURGERY
Address: 1 HICKS ROAD, MARKYATE, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8LJ
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
CADDINGTON SURGERY
Address: 33 MANOR ROAD, CADDINGTON, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 4EE
Distance: 2.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 725673
WOODHALL FARM MEDICAL CTR
Address: VALLEY GREEN, SHENLEY ROAD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP2 7RJ
Distance: 3.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01442 261805
REDBOURN HC MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, 1 HAWKES DRIVE, REDBOURN, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7BL
Distance: 3.20 miles
Contact: :
VERULAM MEDICAL GROUP COLERIDGE
Address: 2 COLERIDGE CRESCENT, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 7PQ
Distance: 3.24 miles
Contact: :
COLERIDGE HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 2 COLERIDGE CRESCENT, WOODHALL FARM, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP2 7PQ
Distance: 3.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01442 234220
Transport Links near AL3 8AF
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: AL3 8AF
- Harpenden
Harpenden station, Station Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4SPDistance: 6.48 milesDriving Time: 11.55 minutes - Luton Airport Parkway
Luton Airport Parkway station, Parkway Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3JWDistance: 6.66 milesDriving Time: 11.08 minutes - Luton
Luton station, Station Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2LTDistance: 7.99 milesDriving Time: 13.57 minutes - Hemel Hempstead
Hemel Hempstead station, London Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9BQDistance: 8.54 milesDriving Time: 14.84 minutes - Leagrave
Leagrave station, Compton Avenue, Leagrave, Bedfordshire, LU4 9BADistance: 9.77 milesDriving Time: 14.69 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near AL3 8AF
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near AL3 8AF
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the AL3 8AF Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Hemel Hempstead Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Sir Mike Penning |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the AL3 8AF 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 8AF 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.
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the AL3 8AF Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, Shenley Road, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 7QH | 5.12 miles | Directions from AL3 8AF to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, Redbourn Road, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 7AZ | 6.19 miles | Directions from AL3 8AF to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Dunstable Road, LUTON, LU1 1DY | 6.73 miles | Directions from AL3 8AF to Sainsburys |
| Iceland, Park Street, LUTON, LU1 3JX | 6.74 miles | Directions from AL3 8AF to Iceland |
| Iceland, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH | 6.86 miles | Directions from AL3 8AF to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the AL3 8AF Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 196-198 Arndale Centre, Luton, LU1 2TL | 4.26 miles | Directions from AL3 8AF to 196-198 Arndale Centre |
| Burger King - London Luton Airport, Luton, LU2 9LY | 5.16 miles | Directions from AL3 8AF to Burger King - London Luton Airport |
| Junction 11-12, M1 Northbound, Toddington, LU5 6HR | 8.68 miles | Directions from AL3 8AF to Junction 11-12, M1 Northbound |
| Junction 11-12, M1 Southbound, Toddington, LU5 6HR | 8.68 miles | Directions from AL3 8AF to Junction 11-12, M1 Southbound |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, George Street, LUTON, LU1 2AZ | 4.19 miles | Directions from AL3 8AF to McDonald's, George Street, LUTON, LU1 2AZ |
| McDonald's, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH | 4.26 miles | Directions from AL3 8AF to McDonald's, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH |
| McDonald's, Chaul End Lane, LUTON, LU4 8EZ | 4.54 miles | Directions from AL3 8AF to McDonald's, Chaul End Lane, LUTON, LU4 8EZ |
| McDonald's, Peoplebuilding Estate, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead Industrial Estate, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 4NW | 4.67 miles | Directions from AL3 8AF to McDonald's, Peoplebuilding Estate, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead Industrial Estate, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 4NW |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, The Mall, LUTON, LU1 2LJ | 4.28 miles | Directions from AL3 8AF to KFC Luton - The Mall |
| KFC, Dunstable Road, LUTON, LU1 1EH | 4.36 miles | Directions from AL3 8AF to KFC Luton - Dunstable Road |
| KFC, Chaul End Lane, LUTON, LU4 8EZ | 4.54 miles | Directions from AL3 8AF to KFC Luton - Hatters Way Retail Park |
| KFC, High Street South, DUNSTABLE, LU6 3RZ | 4.95 miles | Directions from AL3 8AF to KFC Dunstable - High Street |
| KFC, Marlowes, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP1 1EZ | 4.95 miles | Directions from AL3 8AF to KFC Hemel Hempstead - The Marlowes |