AL5 1QA 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 (1QA) 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 QA.
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 1QA 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 1QA postcode have the street address of Dark Lane
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the AL5 1QA postcode is home to a bustling 24 residents!
It is situated within the post town of HARPENDEN within the old postal county of Hertfordshire.
AL5 1QA is within the town of Harpenden.
The AL5 1QA postcode area is composed of 86.67% residential properties, 13.33% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in AL5 1QA are houses. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are semi-detached and end-terraced.
Most properties in AL5 1QA are social housing with the rest being social housing.
None Domestic Buildings in AL5 1QA fall under these categories: Industrial.
Industrial include Re-Use Centre Harpenden Waste Recycling Centre, Dark Lane.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 86.67% |
| Commercial | 13.33% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for AL5 1QA
The telephone area code for AL5 1QA is 01582 Luton.
Map Coordinates for AL5 1QA
| Latitude | 51.8076055792 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.338914452484 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for AL5 1QA
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Weather Forecast for AL5 1QA
Fri 19th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 0.00% | N 9 mph |
Sat 20th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 0.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 0.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 3.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 8.00% | N 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 7.00% | N 13 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 | 8.0°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% | NNE 4 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 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 2.00% | N 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | N 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 6.00% | N 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 3.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 3.00% | 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) | 3.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 3.00% | N 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 7.00% | N 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 10.00% | N 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 17.00% | N 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 17.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 17.00% | N 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 14.00% | 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 shower (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 30.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 12.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 11.00% | N 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | N 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 17.00% | N 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the AL5 1QA Postcode?
Download Speeds For AL5 1QA
| Average Mbps | 108.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 93.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 205.000 |
AL5 1QA has an average download speed of 108.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
716 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
73% of postcodes (859,650) have slower broadband speeds.
27% of postcodes (324,275) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For AL5 1QA
| Average Mbps | 17.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 21.000 |
AL5 1QA has an average upload speed of 17.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
7,404 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
83% of postcodes (979,163) have slower upload speeds.
17% of postcodes (198,074) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Schools to the AL5 1QA Postcode
Primary Schools
The Grove Junior School
Address: Dark Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1QB
Headteacher: Miss Lorna Urquhart
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-12-08)
Distance: 0.10 miles
Contact: 01582760031
The Grove Infant and Nursery School
Address: Dark Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1QD
Headteacher: Ms Anna Archer
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2023-11-08)
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: 01582761849
High Beeches Primary School
Address: Aldwickbury Crescent, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5SD
Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Walker
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2023-06-08)
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: 01582767966
Secondary Schools
Sir John Lawes School
Address: Manland Way, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4QP
Headteacher: Mr Philip Newbery
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2023-03-29)
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01582760043
Sir John Lawes School
Address: Manland Way, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4QP
Headteacher: Ms Claire Robins
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2008-02-27)
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact:
St George's School
Address: Sun Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4TD
Headteacher: Miss Helen Barton
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2014-09-11)
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: 01582765477
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: 5.05 miles
Contact: 01727737000
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: 8.39 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: 11.21 miles
Contact: 01923812345
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near AL5 1QA
COLOSSEUM DENTAL (SOUTHDOWN)
Address: 112 SOUTHDOWN ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 1QQ
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: :
VAUGHAN DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 10 VAUGHAN ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4ED
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 461000
LEYTON ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 14A LEYTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, AL5 2TQ
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: :
DAVENPORT HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: DAVENPORT HOUSE, BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4HX
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGEON
Address: ROSE COTTAGE, 33A HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2RU
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: :
HARPENDEN SMILES DENTAL STUDIO
Address: 1C LEYTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2TJ
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near AL5 1QA
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 136 SOUTHDOWN ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 1PU
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712783
TOPKINS PHARMACY
Address: 6 STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4SE
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712708
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 3 LEYTON GREEN, HARPENDEN, AL5 2TE
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 760624
BOOTS
Address: 23-25 HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2RU
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: :
SPRINGFIELD PHARMACY
Address: 19 HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2RU
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712104
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 2 HIGH STREET, WHEATHAMPSTEAD, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 8AA
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 832102
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near AL5 1QA
ALLDERS OPTICIANS (HARPENDEN)
Address: 17A STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, AL5 4SQ
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: :
20/20 EYECARE
Address: 20 STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4SE
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: :
HARPENDEN EYE CENTRE
Address: 1A LEYTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2TJ
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: :
SKYE OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 1 BOWERS PARADE, HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2SH
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: :
LYDON SHIRAZI OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 1/2 KINSBOURNE COURT, 96-100 LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3BL
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: :
REDBOURN EYECARE
Address: 78 HIGH STREET, REDBOURN, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7LN
Distance: 2.50 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near AL5 1QA
DAVENPORT HOUSE SURGERY
Address: DAVENPORT HOUSE, BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4HX
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 767821
DAVENPORT HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: DAVENPORT HOUSE, BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, AL5 4HX
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: :
VILLAGE SURGERY
Address: AMENBURY LANE, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2BT
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712021
ELMS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 5 STEWART ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4QA
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 767444
VILLAGE SURGERY
Address: MARFORD ROAD, WHEATHAMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 8BT
Distance: 2.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 832258
PARKBURY SURGERY
Address: 18 HOPKINS CRESCENT, SANDRIDGE, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL4 9DB
Distance: 2.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01727 847968
Transport Links near AL5 1QA
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: AL5 1QA
- Harpenden
Harpenden station, Station Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4SPDistance: 1.23 milesDriving Time: 2.61 minutes - St Albans City
St Albans station, Station Way, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5HEDistance: 5.15 milesDriving Time: 9.41 minutes - St Albans Abbey
St Albans Abbey station, Holywell Hill, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2DNDistance: 5.21 milesDriving Time: 9.90 minutes - Luton Airport Parkway
Luton Airport Parkway station, Parkway Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3JWDistance: 6.22 milesDriving Time: 11.09 minutes - Park Street
Park Street station, Watling Street, Park Street, Hertfordshire, AL2 2NGDistance: 6.75 milesDriving Time: 12.73 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near AL5 1QA
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near AL5 1QA
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the AL5 1QA Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Hitchin and Harpenden Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Bim Afolami |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the AL5 1QA 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 1QA 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 1QA
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | £249,950 | £249,950 | £249,950 | 1 |
| 2018 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 | 1 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the AL5 1QA Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, High Street, HARPENDEN, AL5 2RU | 1.46 miles | Directions from AL5 1QA to Sainsburys |
| Waitrose, Leyton Road, HARPENDEN, AL5 2TJ | 1.54 miles | Directions from AL5 1QA to Waitrose |
| Iceland, Victoria Street, ST. ALBANS, AL1 3TG | 6.36 miles | Directions from AL5 1QA to Iceland |
| Morrisons, Hatfield Road, ST. ALBANS, AL1 4SU | 6.52 miles | Directions from AL5 1QA to Morrisons |
| Waitrose, Ermine Close, ST. ALBANS, AL3 4JZ | 6.95 miles | Directions from AL5 1QA to Waitrose |
What Popular Restaurants are near the AL5 1QA Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Burger King - London Luton Airport, Luton, LU2 9LY | 5.23 miles | Directions from AL5 1QA to Burger King - London Luton Airport |
| Galleria Outlet Centre, Hatfield, AL10 0XR | 5.28 miles | Directions from AL5 1QA to Galleria Outlet Centre |
| 196-198 Arndale Centre, Luton, LU1 2TL | 6.01 miles | Directions from AL5 1QA to 196-198 Arndale Centre |
| Roaring Meg Retail Park, Stevenage, SG1 1XN | 8.38 miles | Directions from AL5 1QA to Roaring Meg Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, St. Albans Retail Park, Griffiths Way, ST. ALBANS, AL1 2RJ | 4.55 miles | Directions from AL5 1QA to McDonald's, St. Albans Retail Park, Griffiths Way, ST. ALBANS, AL1 2RJ |
| McDonald's, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH | 5.19 miles | Directions from AL5 1QA to McDonald's, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH |
| McDonald's, The Galleria, Comet Way, HATFIELD, AL10 0XY | 5.29 miles | Directions from AL5 1QA to McDonald's, The Galleria, Comet Way, HATFIELD, AL10 0XY |
| McDonald's, Peoplebuilding Estate, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead Industrial Estate, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 4NW | 5.43 miles | Directions from AL5 1QA to McDonald's, Peoplebuilding Estate, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead Industrial Estate, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 4NW |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, The Quadrant, ST. ALBANS, AL4 9RA | 3.25 miles | Directions from AL5 1QA to KFC Marshalswick - The Quadrant |
| KFC, Comet Way, HATFIELD, AL10 9TL | 5.21 miles | Directions from AL5 1QA to KFC Hatfield - Comet Way |
| KFC, Church Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6PS | 5.66 miles | Directions from AL5 1QA to KFC Welwyn Garden City - Fretherne Road |
| KFC, Wigmore Park Centre, Wigmore Lane, LUTON, LU2 9XG | 5.75 miles | Directions from AL5 1QA to KFC Luton - Wigmore Park Centre |
| KFC, The Mall, LUTON, LU1 2LJ | 5.87 miles | Directions from AL5 1QA to KFC Luton - The Mall |