AL5 1PU is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (AL5) is called the outward code. The part after the space (1PU) 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 AL5.
- Postal Sector. In our case AL5 1.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case PU.
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 AL5 1PU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is HARPENDEN DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the AL5 1PU postcode have the street address of Southdown Road
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 13 individuals call the AL5 1PU postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of HARPENDEN within the old postal county of Hertfordshire.
AL5 1PU is within the town of Harpenden.
The AL5 1PU postcode area is composed of 33.33% residential properties, 66.67% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. There is an equal mix of maisonettes and flats in AL5 1PU. Of these maisonettes, most are semi-detached. The remainder are mid-terraced and end-terraced. Of these flats, most are semi-detached.
Most properties in AL5 1PU are privately rented with the rest being privately rented.
None Domestic Buildings in AL5 1PU fall under these categories: Shops, Food And Drink, Offices and Clinic.
Shops include The Southdown Launderette 127, 134, 128, Barber Shop 139, Butchers Shop 137, 135, 139, and 137, Southdown Road.
Food And Drink include T Ks Cafe 131, 135, and 131, Southdown Road.
Offices include 129, Southdown Road.
Clinic include H P O 129, Southdown Road.
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AL5 1PU: Points of Interest
Co-operative Group Food
Co-operative Group Food is a large-scale supermarket offering a wide range of products located at 130 Southdown Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1PU.
Cafe Aroma
Cafe Aroma is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at 135 Southdown Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1PU.
Emilio's
Emilio's is a quick-service outlet offering takeaways or sandwiches located at 137 Southdown Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1PU.
Well Bean Cafe (The Harpenden Trust)
Well Bean Cafe (The Harpenden Trust) is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at 130 Southdown Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1PU.
BENTOZO
BENTOZO is a quick-service outlet offering takeaways or sandwiches located at 131 Southdown Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1PU.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 33.33% |
| Commercial | 66.67% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for AL5 1PU
The telephone area code for AL5 1PU is 01582 Luton.
Map Coordinates for AL5 1PU
| Latitude | 51.8071609989 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.343093812517 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for AL5 1PU
| 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 AL5 1PU
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 0.00% | SSE 7 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 0.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 3.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | SE 4 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Mist | 9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 20.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 14.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 16.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 18.00% | E 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 14.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 14.00% | WNW 7 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 17.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 15.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 17.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 14.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 9.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 8.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 7.00% | N 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | NNW 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the AL5 1PU Postcode?
Download Speeds For AL5 1PU
| Average Mbps | 45.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 39.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 107.000 |
AL5 1PU has an average download speed of 45.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,307 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
21% of postcodes (245,916) have slower broadband speeds.
79% of postcodes (937,418) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For AL5 1PU
| Average Mbps | 9.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
AL5 1PU has an average upload speed of 9.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
5,447 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
20% of postcodes (238,065) have slower upload speeds.
79% of postcodes (941,129) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of AL5 1PU Postcode
England Primary Schools
St Helen's Church of England Primary School
Address: St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Brewhouse Hill, Wheathampstead, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 8AN
Distance: 1.92 miles
Contact: 01582832106
Crabtree Junior School
Address: Crabtree Junior School, Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5PU
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: 01582623501
Crabtree Infants' School
Address: Crabtree Infants' School, Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5PU
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact:
Crabtree Junior School
Address: Crabtree Junior School, Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5PU
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact:
The Lea Primary School and Nursery
Address: The Lea Primary School and Nursery, Moorland Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4LE
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: 01582767939
The Grove Infant and Nursery School
Address: The Grove Infant and Nursery School, Dark Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1QD
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: 01582761849
The Grove Junior School
Address: The Grove Junior School, Dark Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1QB
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: 01582760031
Harpenden Academy
Address: Harpenden Academy, 25 Vaughan Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4EL
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: 01582716910
St Dominic Catholic Primary School
Address: St Dominic Catholic Primary School, St Dominic Catholic Primary School, Southdown Road, HARPENDEN, Hertfordshire, AL5 1PF
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: 01582760047
High Beeches Primary School
Address: High Beeches Primary School, Aldwickbury Crescent, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5SD
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: 01582767966
Manland Primary School
Address: Manland Primary School, Sauncey Avenue, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4QW
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01582713452
Roundwood Primary School
Address: Roundwood Primary School, Roundwood Park, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3AD
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: 01582460756
St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School
Address: St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School, Church Green, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2TP
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01582623620
England Secondary Schools
Sir John Lawes School
Address: Sir John Lawes School, Manland Way, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4QP
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: 01582760043
Sir John Lawes School
Address: Sir John Lawes School, Manland Way, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4QP
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact:
St George's School
Address: St George's School, Sun Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4TD
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01582765477
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near AL5 1PU
COLOSSEUM DENTAL (SOUTHDOWN)
Address: 112 SOUTHDOWN ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 1QQ
Distance: 0.03 miles
Contact: :
VAUGHAN DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 10 VAUGHAN ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4ED
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 461000
LEYTON ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 14A LEYTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, AL5 2TQ
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
DAVENPORT HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: DAVENPORT HOUSE, BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4HX
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGEON
Address: ROSE COTTAGE, 33A HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2RU
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: :
HARPENDEN SMILES DENTAL STUDIO
Address: 1C LEYTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2TJ
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near AL5 1PU
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 136 SOUTHDOWN ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 1PU
Distance: 0.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712783
TOPKINS PHARMACY
Address: 6 STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4SE
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712708
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 3 LEYTON GREEN, HARPENDEN, AL5 2TE
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 760624
BOOTS
Address: 23-25 HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2RU
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: :
SPRINGFIELD PHARMACY
Address: 19 HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2RU
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712104
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 2 HIGH STREET, WHEATHAMPSTEAD, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 8AA
Distance: 2.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 832102
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near AL5 1PU
ALLDERS OPTICIANS (HARPENDEN)
Address: 17A STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, AL5 4SQ
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: :
20/20 EYECARE
Address: 20 STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4SE
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: :
HARPENDEN EYE CENTRE
Address: 1A LEYTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2TJ
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
SKYE OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 1 BOWERS PARADE, HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2SH
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: :
LYDON SHIRAZI OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 1/2 KINSBOURNE COURT, 96-100 LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3BL
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: :
REDBOURN EYECARE
Address: 78 HIGH STREET, REDBOURN, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7LN
Distance: 2.32 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near AL5 1PU
VILLAGE SURGERY
Address: AMENBURY LANE, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2BT
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712021
DAVENPORT HOUSE SURGERY
Address: DAVENPORT HOUSE, BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4HX
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 767821
DAVENPORT HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: DAVENPORT HOUSE, BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, AL5 4HX
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: :
ELMS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 5 STEWART ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4QA
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 767444
VILLAGE SURGERY
Address: MARFORD ROAD, WHEATHAMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 8BT
Distance: 2.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 832258
REDBOURN HC MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, 1 HAWKES DRIVE, REDBOURN, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7BL
Distance: 2.36 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links near AL5 1PU
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: AL5 1PU
- Harpenden
Harpenden station, Station Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4SPDistance: 0.95 milesDriving Time: 1.96 minutes - St Albans City
St Albans station, Station Way, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5HEDistance: 4.88 milesDriving Time: 8.76 minutes - St Albans Abbey
St Albans Abbey station, Holywell Hill, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2DNDistance: 4.94 milesDriving Time: 9.24 minutes - Luton Airport Parkway
Luton Airport Parkway station, Parkway Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3JWDistance: 5.95 milesDriving Time: 10.44 minutes - Park Street
Park Street station, Watling Street, Park Street, Hertfordshire, AL2 2NGDistance: 6.48 milesDriving Time: 12.07 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near AL5 1PU
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near AL5 1PU
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the AL5 1PU Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Hitchin and Harpenden Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Bim Afolami |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the AL5 1PU 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 AL5 1PU 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 AL5 1PU
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | £118,000 | £226,000 | £172,000 | 2 |
| 2014 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £1,150 | £1,150 | £1,150 | 1 |
| 2021 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the AL5 1PU Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the AL5 1PU Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, High Street, HARPENDEN, AL5 2RU | 1.29 miles | Directions from AL5 1PU to Sainsburys |
| Waitrose, Leyton Road, HARPENDEN, AL5 2TJ | 1.35 miles | Directions from AL5 1PU to Waitrose |
| Iceland, Victoria Street, ST. ALBANS, AL1 3TG | 6.34 miles | Directions from AL5 1PU to Iceland |
| Morrisons, Hatfield Road, ST. ALBANS, AL1 4SU | 6.56 miles | Directions from AL5 1PU to Morrisons |
| Waitrose, Ermine Close, ST. ALBANS, AL3 4JZ | 6.85 miles | Directions from AL5 1PU to Waitrose |
What Popular Restaurants are near the AL5 1PU Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Burger King - London Luton Airport, Luton, LU2 9LY | 5.20 miles | Directions from AL5 1PU to Burger King - London Luton Airport |
| Galleria Outlet Centre, Hatfield, AL10 0XR | 5.41 miles | Directions from AL5 1PU to Galleria Outlet Centre |
| 196-198 Arndale Centre, Luton, LU1 2TL | 5.94 miles | Directions from AL5 1PU to 196-198 Arndale Centre |
| Roaring Meg Retail Park, Stevenage, SG1 1XN | 8.54 miles | Directions from AL5 1PU to Roaring Meg Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, St. Albans Retail Park, Griffiths Way, ST. ALBANS, AL1 2RJ | 4.51 miles | Directions from AL5 1PU to McDonald's, St. Albans Retail Park, Griffiths Way, ST. ALBANS, AL1 2RJ |
| McDonald's, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH | 5.13 miles | Directions from AL5 1PU to McDonald's, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH |
| McDonald's, Peoplebuilding Estate, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead Industrial Estate, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 4NW | 5.28 miles | Directions from AL5 1PU to McDonald's, Peoplebuilding Estate, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead Industrial Estate, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 4NW |
| McDonald's, The Galleria, Comet Way, HATFIELD, AL10 0XY | 5.41 miles | Directions from AL5 1PU to McDonald's, The Galleria, Comet Way, HATFIELD, AL10 0XY |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, The Quadrant, ST. ALBANS, AL4 9RA | 3.30 miles | Directions from AL5 1PU to KFC Marshalswick - The Quadrant |
| KFC, Comet Way, HATFIELD, AL10 9TL | 5.34 miles | Directions from AL5 1PU to KFC Hatfield - Comet Way |
| KFC, Wigmore Park Centre, Wigmore Lane, LUTON, LU2 9XG | 5.74 miles | Directions from AL5 1PU to KFC Luton - Wigmore Park Centre |
| KFC, The Mall, LUTON, LU1 2LJ | 5.81 miles | Directions from AL5 1PU to KFC Luton - The Mall |
| KFC, Church Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6PS | 5.83 miles | Directions from AL5 1PU to KFC Welwyn Garden City - Fretherne Road |