AL3 8RA 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 (8RA) 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 RA.
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 8RA 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 8RA postcode have the street address of Cowper Rise
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 15 individuals call the AL3 8RA postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of ST. ALBANS within the old postal county of Hertfordshire.
AL3 8RA is within the village of Markyate.
The AL3 8RA postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in AL3 8RA are houses. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced.
Most properties in AL3 8RA are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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Map of the AL3 8RA Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for AL3 8RA
The telephone area code for AL3 8RA is 01582 Luton.
Map Coordinates for AL3 8RA
| Latitude | 51.8359739101 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.462506302491 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for AL3 8RA
| 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 8RA
Tue 23rd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 4.00% | N 7 mph |
Wed 24th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 3.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 7.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 7.00% | N 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | N 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | N 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 4 mph |
Thu 25th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | W 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 8.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 17.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 6.00% | NNE 4 mph |
Fri 26th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 8.00% | E 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 10.00% | E 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 22.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 17.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 14.00% | ESE 9 mph |
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 18.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 46.00% | E 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 22.00% | E 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 18.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 18.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 39.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 15.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 16.00% | E 7 mph |
Schools within a five minute drive of AL3 8RA Postcode
England Primary Schools
Slip End Village School
Address: Slip End Village School, Ross Way, Slip End, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4DD
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: 01582720152
Kensworth Church of England Primary School
Address: Kensworth Church of England Primary School, Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3RH
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact:
Flamstead Village School
Address: Flamstead Village School, Trowley Hill Road, Flamstead, 59 Trowley Hill Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 8DL
Distance: 1.76 miles
Contact: 01582840385
Markyate Village School and Nursery
Address: Markyate Village School and Nursery, Cavendish Road, Markyate, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 8PT
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: 01582840537
Kensworth Church of England Academy
Address: Kensworth Church of England Academy, Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3RH
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact: 01582872336
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near AL3 8RA
PETRIE TUCKER & PARTNERS LTD
Address: 2 ASHBURNHAM ROAD, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 1JL
Distance: 3.37 miles
Contact: :
PURE DENTISTRY LIMITED
Address: 399 LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3NF
Distance: 3.41 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: 3.50 miles
Contact: :
MAPLE DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 29 UPPER GEORGE STREET, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 2RD
Distance: 3.52 miles
Contact: :
1A PEEL STREET [DENTAL PRACTICE]
Address: 1A PEEL STREET, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 2QR
Distance: 3.52 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near AL3 8RA
MARKYATE PHARMACY
Address: 40 HIGH STREET, MARKYATE, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8PB
Distance: 0.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 840602
MEDIGREEN LTD
Address: 31 MANOR ROAD, CADDINGTON, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 4EE
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 457800
FARLEY HILL CHEMIST
Address: 3-4 MARKET SQUARE, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 5RD
Distance: 2.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 721069
KAMSONS PHARMACY
Address: 1 WINDSOR STREET, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 3UA
Distance: 3.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 722984
KAMSONS PHARMACY
Address: 25 CASTLE STREET, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 3AG
Distance: 3.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 725855
ACORN PHARMACY
Address: 138 DALLOW ROAD, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 1NE
Distance: 3.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 727955
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near AL3 8RA
SPECSAVERS (LUTON)
Address: 36 GEORGE STREET, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 2AX
Distance: 3.58 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (LUTON)
Address: 82-86 THE LUTON ARNDALE CENTRE, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 2BG
Distance: 3.62 miles
Contact: :
OPTICLEAR LTD
Address: 116-118 THE MALL, CHEAPSIDE MALL, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 2TJ
Distance: 3.62 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (LUTON LTD)
Address: 94 THE MALL, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 2TQ
Distance: 3.62 miles
Contact: :
BROWN AND WHITE OPTICIANS LTD (LUTON)
Address: 172 THE MALL, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 2TL
Distance: 3.63 miles
Contact: :
ALEXANDRA OPTICIANS
Address: 88 DUNSTABLE ROAD, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 1EH
Distance: 3.68 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near AL3 8RA
MARKYATE SURGERY
Address: 1 HICKS ROAD, MARKYATE, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8LJ
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: :
CADDINGTON SURGERY
Address: 33 MANOR ROAD, CADDINGTON, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 4EE
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 725673
DR P J WARD
Address: FARLEY HILL MEDICAL CENTRE, 5 MARKET SQUARE, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 5RD
Distance: 2.88 miles
Contact: :
WHIPPERLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 311 WHIPPERLEY RING, LUTON, LU1 5QY
Distance: 2.98 miles
Contact: :
THE MEDICI MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 3 WINDSOR STREET, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 3UA
Distance: 3.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 343220
CASTLE MEDICAL GROUP PRACTICE
Address: 27 CASTLE STREET, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 3AG
Distance: 3.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 729242
Transport Links near AL3 8RA
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: AL3 8RA
- Luton
Luton station, Station Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2LTDistance: 5.38 milesDriving Time: 10.02 minutes - Luton Airport Parkway
Luton Airport Parkway station, Parkway Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3JWDistance: 5.46 milesDriving Time: 9.26 minutes - Harpenden
Harpenden station, Station Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4SPDistance: 6.70 milesDriving Time: 9.85 minutes - Leagrave
Leagrave station, Compton Avenue, Leagrave, Bedfordshire, LU4 9BADistance: 9.99 milesDriving Time: 12.99 minutes - Hemel Hempstead
Hemel Hempstead station, London Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9BQDistance: 10.74 milesDriving Time: 14.33 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near AL3 8RA
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near AL3 8RA
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the AL3 8RA Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Hemel Hempstead Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Sir Mike Penning |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the AL3 8RA 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 8RA 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 8RA
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 | 1 |
| 2013 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 | 1 |
| 2014 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the AL3 8RA Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the AL3 8RA Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, Dunstable Road, LUTON, LU1 1DY | 5.66 miles | Directions from AL3 8RA to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, Dallow Road, LUTON, LU1 1HL | 5.72 miles | Directions from AL3 8RA to Aldi |
| Iceland, Park Street, LUTON, LU1 3JX | 5.79 miles | Directions from AL3 8RA to Iceland |
| Lidl, Francis Street, Luton, LU1 1HU | 5.93 miles | Directions from AL3 8RA to Lidl |
| Iceland, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH | 6.07 miles | Directions from AL3 8RA to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the AL3 8RA Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 196-198 Arndale Centre, Luton, LU1 2TL | 3.63 miles | Directions from AL3 8RA to 196-198 Arndale Centre |
| Burger King - London Luton Airport, Luton, LU2 9LY | 4.72 miles | Directions from AL3 8RA to Burger King - London Luton Airport |
| Junction 11-12, M1 Northbound, Toddington, LU5 6HR | 7.86 miles | Directions from AL3 8RA to Junction 11-12, M1 Northbound |
| Junction 11-12, M1 Southbound, Toddington, LU5 6HR | 7.86 miles | Directions from AL3 8RA to Junction 11-12, M1 Southbound |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, George Street, LUTON, LU1 2AZ | 3.57 miles | Directions from AL3 8RA to McDonald's, George Street, LUTON, LU1 2AZ |
| McDonald's, Chaul End Lane, LUTON, LU4 8EZ | 3.75 miles | Directions from AL3 8RA to McDonald's, Chaul End Lane, LUTON, LU4 8EZ |
| McDonald's, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH | 3.77 miles | Directions from AL3 8RA to McDonald's, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH |
| McDonald's, Luton Road, DUNSTABLE, LU5 4UR | 4.11 miles | Directions from AL3 8RA to McDonald's, Luton Road, DUNSTABLE, LU5 4UR |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Dunstable Road, LUTON, LU1 1EH | 3.67 miles | Directions from AL3 8RA to KFC Luton - Dunstable Road |
| KFC, The Mall, LUTON, LU1 2LJ | 3.67 miles | Directions from AL3 8RA to KFC Luton - The Mall |
| KFC, Chaul End Lane, LUTON, LU4 8EZ | 3.75 miles | Directions from AL3 8RA to KFC Luton - Hatters Way Retail Park |
| KFC, High Street South, DUNSTABLE, LU6 3RZ | 4.19 miles | Directions from AL3 8RA to KFC Dunstable - High Street |
| KFC, Wigmore Park Centre, Wigmore Lane, LUTON, LU2 9XG | 5.31 miles | Directions from AL3 8RA to KFC Luton - Wigmore Park Centre |