AL5 3QE 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 (3QE) 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 3.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case QE.
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 3QE 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 3QE postcode have the street address of Luton Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the AL5 3QE postcode is home to a bustling 38 residents!
It is situated within the post town of HARPENDEN within the old postal county of Hertfordshire.
AL5 3QE is within the town of Harpenden.
The AL5 3QE postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in AL5 3QE are houses. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are detached, end-terraced and semi-detached.
Most properties in AL5 3QE are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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Map of the AL5 3QE Postcode
AL5 3QE: Points of Interest
The Fox PH
The Fox PH is a social venue where you can enjoy drinks, meals, and entertainment located at The Fox Ph, 469 Luton Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3QE.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for AL5 3QE
The telephone area code for AL5 3QE is 01582 Luton.
Map Coordinates for AL5 3QE
| Latitude | 51.8324977479 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.385602657478 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for AL5 3QE
| 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 3QE
Tue 23rd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 45.00% | W 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 16.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 50.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 35.00% | N 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 6.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | N 4 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) | 5.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 9.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 10.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 10.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 10.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 6.00% | N 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 2.00% | N 7 mph |
Thu 25th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | N 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 2.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 4.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 7.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 28.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 4 mph |
Fri 26th 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 2.0°C) | 2.00% | E 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 9.00% | E 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 9.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 16.00% | E 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 7.00% | SSE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the AL5 3QE Postcode?
Download Speeds For AL5 3QE
| Average Mbps | 57.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 65.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 80.000 |
AL5 3QE has an average download speed of 57.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,522 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
35% of postcodes (417,826) have slower broadband speeds.
65% of postcodes (765,293) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For AL5 3QE
| Average Mbps | 15.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 18.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
AL5 3QE has an average upload speed of 15.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,994 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
69% of postcodes (815,646) have slower upload speeds.
30% of postcodes (358,001) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of AL5 3QE Postcode
England Primary Schools
The Lea Primary School and Nursery
Address: The Lea Primary School and Nursery, Moorland Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4LE
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: 01582767939
Harpenden Academy
Address: Harpenden Academy, 25 Vaughan Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4EL
Distance: 1.77 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: 2.09 miles
Contact: 01582760047
Slip End Village School
Address: Slip End Village School, Ross Way, Slip End, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4DD
Distance: 2.53 miles
Contact: 01582720152
Manland Primary School
Address: Manland Primary School, Sauncey Avenue, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4QW
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: 01582713452
Roundwood Primary School
Address: Roundwood Primary School, Roundwood Park, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3AD
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 01582460756
St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School
Address: St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School, Church Green, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2TP
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: 01582623620
Wood End School
Address: Wood End School, Yeomans Avenue, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3EF
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: 01582761636
England Secondary Schools
St George's School
Address: St George's School, Sun Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4TD
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: 01582765477
Roundwood Park School
Address: Roundwood Park School, Roundwood Park, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3AE
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 01582765344
Roundwood Park School
Address: Roundwood Park School, Roundwood Park, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3AE
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near AL5 3QE
PURE DENTISTRY LIMITED
Address: 399 LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3NF
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: :
HARPENDEN DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 171 LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3BN
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: :
WAYSIDE DENTAL PRACTIC
Address: 2 DOUGLAS ROAD, HARPENDEN, AL5 2EW
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: :
HARPENDEN ORTHODONTICS LLP
Address: HARPENDEN ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, 60-62 HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2SP
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: :
BOWERS WAY DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 29 BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4EP
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: :
SPECIAL CARE DENTAL
Address: CARLTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4TA
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near AL5 3QE
BOOTS
Address: 23-25 HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2RU
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: :
SPRINGFIELD PHARMACY
Address: 19 HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2RU
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712104
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 3 LEYTON GREEN, HARPENDEN, AL5 2TE
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 760624
TOPKINS PHARMACY
Address: 6 STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4SE
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712708
CROWN PHARMACY
Address: 65 HIGH STREET, REDBOURN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7LN
Distance: 2.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 792203
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 136 SOUTHDOWN ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 1PU
Distance: 2.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712783
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near AL5 3QE
LYDON SHIRAZI OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 1/2 KINSBOURNE COURT, 96-100 LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3BL
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: :
SKYE OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 1 BOWERS PARADE, HIGH STREET, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2SH
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: :
HARPENDEN EYE CENTRE
Address: 1A LEYTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2TJ
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: :
20/20 EYECARE
Address: 20 STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4SE
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: :
ALLDERS OPTICIANS (HARPENDEN)
Address: 17A STATION ROAD, HARPENDEN, AL5 4SQ
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: :
REDBOURN EYECARE
Address: 78 HIGH STREET, REDBOURN, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7LN
Distance: 2.35 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near AL5 3QE
ELMS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 5 STEWART ROAD, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4QA
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 767444
DAVENPORT HOUSE SURGERY
Address: DAVENPORT HOUSE, BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 4HX
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 767821
DAVENPORT HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: DAVENPORT HOUSE, BOWERS WAY, HARPENDEN, AL5 4HX
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: :
VILLAGE SURGERY
Address: AMENBURY LANE, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 2BT
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 712021
REDBOURN HC MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, 1 HAWKES DRIVE, REDBOURN, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 7BL
Distance: 2.39 miles
Contact: :
MARKYATE SURGERY
Address: 1 HICKS ROAD, MARKYATE, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8LJ
Distance: 3.14 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links near AL5 3QE
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: AL5 3QE
- Harpenden
Harpenden station, Station Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4SPDistance: 2.04 milesDriving Time: 4.33 minutes - Luton Airport Parkway
Luton Airport Parkway station, Parkway Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3JWDistance: 4.33 milesDriving Time: 6.72 minutes - Luton
Luton station, Station Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2LTDistance: 4.96 milesDriving Time: 8.71 minutes - St Albans City
St Albans station, Station Way, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5HEDistance: 6.99 milesDriving Time: 13.01 minutes - Leagrave
Leagrave station, Compton Avenue, Leagrave, Bedfordshire, LU4 9BADistance: 8.28 milesDriving Time: 11.55 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near AL5 3QE
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near AL5 3QE
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the AL5 3QE Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Hitchin and Harpenden Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Bim Afolami |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the AL5 3QE 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 3QE 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 3QE
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £340,000 | £405,000 | £372,500 | 2 |
| 2012 | £638,000 | £638,000 | £638,000 | 1 |
| 2013 | £590,000 | £590,000 | £590,000 | 1 |
| 2014 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £830,000 | £830,000 | £830,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £362,500 | £362,500 | £362,500 | 1 |
| 2017 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £515,000 | £515,000 | £515,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £413,500 | £683,000 | £502,167 | 3 |
| 2022 | £475,000 | £475,000 | £475,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the AL5 3QE Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the AL5 3QE Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Waitrose, Leyton Road, HARPENDEN, AL5 2TJ | 2.70 miles | Directions from AL5 3QE to Waitrose |
| Sainsburys, High Street, HARPENDEN, AL5 2RU | 2.77 miles | Directions from AL5 3QE to Sainsburys |
| Iceland, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH | 4.62 miles | Directions from AL5 3QE to Iceland |
| Iceland, Park Street, LUTON, LU1 3JX | 5.28 miles | Directions from AL5 3QE to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Dunstable Road, LUTON, LU1 1DY | 5.91 miles | Directions from AL5 3QE to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the AL5 3QE Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Burger King - London Luton Airport, Luton, LU2 9LY | 3.27 miles | Directions from AL5 3QE to Burger King - London Luton Airport |
| 196-198 Arndale Centre, Luton, LU1 2TL | 3.55 miles | Directions from AL5 3QE to 196-198 Arndale Centre |
| Galleria Outlet Centre, Hatfield, AL10 0XR | 7.91 miles | Directions from AL5 3QE to Galleria Outlet Centre |
| Roaring Meg Retail Park, Stevenage, SG1 1XN | 9.03 miles | Directions from AL5 3QE to Roaring Meg Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH | 2.87 miles | Directions from AL5 3QE to McDonald's, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH |
| McDonald's, George Street, LUTON, LU1 2AZ | 3.44 miles | Directions from AL5 3QE to McDonald's, George Street, LUTON, LU1 2AZ |
| McDonald's, Chaul End Lane, LUTON, LU4 8EZ | 4.96 miles | Directions from AL5 3QE to McDonald's, Chaul End Lane, LUTON, LU4 8EZ |
| McDonald's, Peoplebuilding Estate, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead Industrial Estate, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 4NW | 5.61 miles | Directions from AL5 3QE to McDonald's, Peoplebuilding Estate, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead Industrial Estate, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 4NW |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, The Mall, LUTON, LU1 2LJ | 3.44 miles | Directions from AL5 3QE to KFC Luton - The Mall |
| KFC, Wigmore Park Centre, Wigmore Lane, LUTON, LU2 9XG | 3.91 miles | Directions from AL5 3QE to KFC Luton - Wigmore Park Centre |
| KFC, Dunstable Road, LUTON, LU1 1EH | 3.99 miles | Directions from AL5 3QE to KFC Luton - Dunstable Road |
| KFC, Chaul End Lane, LUTON, LU4 8EZ | 4.96 miles | Directions from AL5 3QE to KFC Luton - Hatters Way Retail Park |
| KFC, The Quadrant, ST. ALBANS, AL4 9RA | 5.74 miles | Directions from AL5 3QE to KFC Marshalswick - The Quadrant |