AL3 8JW 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 (8JW) 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 JW.
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 8JW 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 8JW postcode have the street address of Long Meadow
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the AL3 8JW postcode is home to a bustling 39 residents!
It is situated within the post town of ST. ALBANS within the old postal county of Hertfordshire.
AL3 8JW is within the village of Markyate.
The AL3 8JW postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in AL3 8JW are houses. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are end-terraced and mid-terraced.
Most properties in AL3 8JW are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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Map of the AL3 8JW Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for AL3 8JW
| Latitude | 51.8337088361 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.455021846031 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for AL3 8JW
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Weather Forecast for AL3 8JW
Fri 19th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 35.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 17.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 57.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 54.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 51.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 6.00% | N 9 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 1.0°C) | 1.00% | N 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 2.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 7.00% | N 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | N 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | N 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 2.00% | NE 4 mph |
Sun 21st Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | N 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 9.00% | N 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 17.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 12.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (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 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 5.00% | N 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 4.00% | N 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 6.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 7.00% | NNE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the AL3 8JW Postcode?
Download Speeds For AL3 8JW
| Average Mbps | 66.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 73.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 78.830 |
AL3 8JW has an average download speed of 66.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,086 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
46% of postcodes (540,079) have slower broadband speeds.
54% of postcodes (643,476) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For AL3 8JW
| Average Mbps | 16.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
AL3 8JW has an average upload speed of 16.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
9,294 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
77% of postcodes (911,038) have slower upload speeds.
22% of postcodes (264,309) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Schools to the AL3 8JW 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: 0.89 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: 1.74 miles
Contact: 01582840385
Slip End Village School
Address: Ross Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4DD
Headteacher: Mrs Laura Jackson
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2019-10-04)
Distance: 1.89 miles
Contact: 01582720152
Secondary Schools
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: 2.81 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: 4.01 miles
Contact: 01582679400
Manshead School
Address: Dunstable Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4BB
Headteacher: Mr Jim Parker
Ofsted Rating: Special Measures (as of 2015-11-12)
Distance: 4.01 miles
Contact:
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: 5.50 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: 12.41 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: 12.75 miles
Contact: 01727737000
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near AL3 8JW
PURE DENTISTRY LIMITED
Address: 399 LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3NF
Distance: 3.08 miles
Contact: :
PETRIE TUCKER & PARTNERS LTD
Address: 2 ASHBURNHAM ROAD, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 1JL
Distance: 3.37 miles
Contact: :
REDBOURN DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 39 HIGH STREET, REDBOURN, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7LW
Distance: 3.46 miles
Contact: :
IDH LIMITED
Address: 1 DUNSTABLE ROAD, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 1BB
Distance: 3.47 miles
Contact: :
LUTON DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 12A KING STREET, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 2DP
Distance: 3.47 miles
Contact: :
1A PEEL STREET [DENTAL PRACTICE]
Address: 1A PEEL STREET, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 2QR
Distance: 3.50 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near AL3 8JW
MARKYATE PHARMACY
Address: 40 HIGH STREET, MARKYATE, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8PB
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 840602
MEDIGREEN LTD
Address: 31 MANOR ROAD, CADDINGTON, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 4EE
Distance: 2.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 457800
FARLEY HILL CHEMIST
Address: 3-4 MARKET SQUARE, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 5RD
Distance: 2.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 721069
KAMSONS PHARMACY
Address: 1 WINDSOR STREET, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 3UA
Distance: 3.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 722984
KAMSONS PHARMACY
Address: 25 CASTLE STREET, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 3AG
Distance: 3.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 725855
ACORN PHARMACY
Address: 138 DALLOW ROAD, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 1NE
Distance: 3.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 727955
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near AL3 8JW
REDBOURN EYECARE
Address: 78 HIGH STREET, REDBOURN, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7LN
Distance: 3.49 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (LUTON)
Address: 36 GEORGE STREET, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 2AX
Distance: 3.54 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (LUTON)
Address: 82-86 THE LUTON ARNDALE CENTRE, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 2BG
Distance: 3.58 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (LUTON LTD)
Address: 94 THE MALL, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 2TQ
Distance: 3.59 miles
Contact: :
OPTICLEAR LTD
Address: 116-118 THE MALL, CHEAPSIDE MALL, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 2TJ
Distance: 3.59 miles
Contact: :
BROWN AND WHITE OPTICIANS LTD (LUTON)
Address: 172 THE MALL, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 2TL
Distance: 3.61 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near AL3 8JW
MARKYATE SURGERY
Address: 1 HICKS ROAD, MARKYATE, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8LJ
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: :
CADDINGTON SURGERY
Address: 33 MANOR ROAD, CADDINGTON, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 4EE
Distance: 2.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 725673
DR P J WARD
Address: FARLEY HILL MEDICAL CENTRE, 5 MARKET SQUARE, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 5RD
Distance: 2.94 miles
Contact: :
WHIPPERLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 311 WHIPPERLEY RING, LUTON, LU1 5QY
Distance: 3.03 miles
Contact: :
THE MEDICI MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 3 WINDSOR STREET, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 3UA
Distance: 3.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 343220
CASTLE MEDICAL GROUP PRACTICE
Address: 27 CASTLE STREET, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 3AG
Distance: 3.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 729242
Transport Links near AL3 8JW
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: AL3 8JW
- Luton
Luton station, Station Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2LTDistance: 5.52 milesDriving Time: 10.40 minutes - Harpenden
Harpenden station, Station Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4SPDistance: 6.40 milesDriving Time: 9.48 minutes - Luton Airport Parkway
Luton Airport Parkway station, Parkway Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3JWDistance: 6.58 milesDriving Time: 9.01 minutes - Leagrave
Leagrave station, Compton Avenue, Leagrave, Bedfordshire, LU4 9BADistance: 9.69 milesDriving Time: 12.62 minutes - Hemel Hempstead
Hemel Hempstead station, London Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9BQDistance: 10.45 milesDriving Time: 13.96 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near AL3 8JW
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near AL3 8JW
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the AL3 8JW Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Hemel Hempstead Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Sir Mike Penning |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the AL3 8JW 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 8JW 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 8JW
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 | 2 |
| 2011 | £232,500 | £232,500 | £232,500 | 1 |
| 2016 | £377,500 | £435,000 | £406,250 | 2 |
| 2017 | £365,000 | £365,000 | £365,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £398,000 | £525,000 | £461,500 | 2 |
| 2019 | £385,000 | £385,000 | £385,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £410,000 | £410,000 | £410,000 | 1 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the AL3 8JW Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, Dunstable Road, LUTON, LU1 1DY | 5.67 miles | Directions from AL3 8JW to Sainsburys |
| Iceland, Park Street, LUTON, LU1 3JX | 5.71 miles | Directions from AL3 8JW to Iceland |
| Iceland, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH | 5.89 miles | Directions from AL3 8JW to Iceland |
| Lidl, Francis Street, Luton, LU1 1HU | 5.95 miles | Directions from AL3 8JW to Lidl |
| Aldi, Dallow Road, LUTON, LU1 1HL | 5.95 miles | Directions from AL3 8JW to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the AL3 8JW Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 196-198 Arndale Centre, Luton, LU1 2TL | 3.61 miles | Directions from AL3 8JW to 196-198 Arndale Centre |
| Burger King - London Luton Airport, Luton, LU2 9LY | 4.59 miles | Directions from AL3 8JW to Burger King - London Luton Airport |
| Junction 11-12, M1 Northbound, Toddington, LU5 6HR | 8.08 miles | Directions from AL3 8JW to Junction 11-12, M1 Northbound |
| Junction 11-12, M1 Southbound, Toddington, LU5 6HR | 8.08 miles | Directions from AL3 8JW to Junction 11-12, M1 Southbound |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, George Street, LUTON, LU1 2AZ | 3.54 miles | Directions from AL3 8JW to McDonald's, George Street, LUTON, LU1 2AZ |
| McDonald's, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH | 3.66 miles | Directions from AL3 8JW to McDonald's, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH |
| McDonald's, Chaul End Lane, LUTON, LU4 8EZ | 3.89 miles | Directions from AL3 8JW to McDonald's, Chaul End Lane, LUTON, LU4 8EZ |
| McDonald's, Luton Road, DUNSTABLE, LU5 4UR | 4.41 miles | Directions from AL3 8JW to McDonald's, Luton Road, DUNSTABLE, LU5 4UR |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, The Mall, LUTON, LU1 2LJ | 3.63 miles | Directions from AL3 8JW to KFC Luton - The Mall |
| KFC, Dunstable Road, LUTON, LU1 1EH | 3.70 miles | Directions from AL3 8JW to KFC Luton - Dunstable Road |
| KFC, Chaul End Lane, LUTON, LU4 8EZ | 3.89 miles | Directions from AL3 8JW to KFC Luton - Hatters Way Retail Park |
| KFC, High Street South, DUNSTABLE, LU6 3RZ | 4.50 miles | Directions from AL3 8JW to KFC Dunstable - High Street |
| KFC, Wigmore Park Centre, Wigmore Lane, LUTON, LU2 9XG | 5.19 miles | Directions from AL3 8JW to KFC Luton - Wigmore Park Centre |