AL6 0BB is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (AL6) is called the outward code. The part after the space (0BB) 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 AL6.
- Postal Sector. In our case AL6 0.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BB.
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 AL6 0BB postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is WELWYN GARDEN CITY DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the AL6 0BB postcode have the street address of St. Ives Close
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the AL6 0BB postcode is home to a bustling 46 residents!
It is situated within the post town of WELWYN within the old postal county of Hertfordshire.
AL6 0BB is within the town of Welwyn Garden City.
The AL6 0BB postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. There is an equal mix of houses and bungalows in AL6 0BB. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in AL6 0BB are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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Map of the AL6 0BB Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for AL6 0BB
The telephone area code for AL6 0BB is 01438 Stevenage.
Map Coordinates for AL6 0BB
| Latitude | 51.8209500626 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.192614218964 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for AL6 0BB
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Weather Forecast for AL6 0BB
Thu 18th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 0.00% | W 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | W 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | W 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 52.00% | WSW 11 mph |
Fri 19th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 50.00% | W 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 48.00% | W 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 11.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | NW 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 52.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 50.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 6.00% | N 7 mph |
Sat 20th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 2.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 8.00% | N 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 10.00% | N 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | N 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 7 mph |
Sun 21st 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) | 1.00% | N 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 6.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 10.00% | N 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 9 mph |
Mon 22nd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 3.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 3.00% | N 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 29.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the AL6 0BB Postcode?
Download Speeds For AL6 0BB
| Average Mbps | 42.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 41.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 74.480 |
AL6 0BB has an average download speed of 42.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,244 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
18% of postcodes (214,547) have slower broadband speeds.
82% of postcodes (968,850) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For AL6 0BB
| Average Mbps | 10.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
AL6 0BB has an average upload speed of 10.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
7,640 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
25% of postcodes (297,188) have slower upload speeds.
74% of postcodes (879,813) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Schools to the AL6 0BB Postcode
Primary Schools
St John's CofE Primary School
Address: Hertford Road, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0BX
Headteacher: Mrs J Martin
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-04-20)
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: 01438714283
Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School
Address: Harwood Close, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 7AG
Headteacher: Miss Yvette Page
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-03-22)
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: 01707322855
Homerswood Primary and Nursery School
Address: Kirklands, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 7RF
Headteacher: Miss Mica Kettle
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2019-01-23)
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: 01707320610
Secondary Schools
Monk's Walk School
Address: Knightsfield, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 7NL
Headteacher: Matt Grinyer
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-09-20)
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: 01707322846
Sir Frederic Osborn School
Address: Herns Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 2AF
Headteacher: Mr Jed Whelan
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2017-09-13)
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact:
Ridgeway Academy
Address: Herns Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 2AF
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Mitcherson
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2023-01-12)
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: 01707351350
Higher Schools
North Hertfordshire College
Address: Monkswood Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1LA
Headteacher: Mr Kit Davies
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-11-24)
Distance: 5.26 miles
Contact: 01462424242
Oaklands College
Address: Oaklands Campus, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0JA
Headteacher: Mr Andrew Slade
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-09-22)
Distance: 8.02 miles
Contact: 01727737000
Hertford Regional College
Address: Scotts Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9JF
Headteacher: Mr Tony Medhurst
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2021-11-05)
Distance: 11.11 miles
Contact: 01992411400
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near AL6 0BB
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 171 KNIGHTSFIELD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 7QG
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: :
PARKWAY DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 18 PARKWAY, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6HG
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: :
PEARTREE CLINIC WELWYN
Address: 43 PEARTREE LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 3UA
Distance: 1.47 miles
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DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 55 MOORS WALK, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 2AX
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: :
HOWARDSGATE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 10 HOWARDSGATE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6BQ
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: :
CHURCH ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 4A CHURCH ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6NE
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near AL6 0BB
KNIGHTSFIELD PHARMACY
Address: 9 SHOPLANDS, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 7RH
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 326754
BARNES PHARMACY
Address: 40 HIGH STREET, WELWYN, AL6 9EQ
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01438 714104
CARE2HOMES
Address: UNIT 6 THE POLARIS CENTRE, 41 BROWNFIELDS, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 1AN
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01727 236181
CARE2HOMES
Address: UNIT 6, THE POLARIS CENTRE, 41 BROWNFIELDS, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL7 1AN
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01727 236181
BRIDGE COTTAGE PHARMACY
Address: BRIDGE COTTAGE SURGERY, 41 HIGH STREET, WELWYN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL6 9EF
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01438 840240
JOHNS & KELYNACK PHARMACY
Address: WAITROSE LTD, BRIDGE ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6AB
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 335856
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near AL6 0BB
CARL ZEISS LTD
Address: WOODFIELD ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 1LU
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: :
LUXOTTICA RETAIL UK (BRIDGE ROAD)
Address: JOHN LEWIS, BRIDGE ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6TP
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (WELWYN GARDEN CITY)
Address: 38-40 HOWARDS GATE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6PU
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: :
WELWYN GARDEN CITY VISION EXPRESS LTD
Address: 61 HOWARDSGATE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6BB
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (WELWYN GARDEN CITY)
Address: 55-57 HOWARDSGATE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6BB
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (WELWYN GARDEN CITY)
Address: 15 THE HOWARD CENTRE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6HA
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near AL6 0BB
BRIDGE COTTAGE SURGERY
Address: 41 HIGH STREET, WELWYN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL6 9EF
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01438 715044
PARKWAY SURGERY
Address: 20 PARKWAY, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6HG
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 332233
MOORS WALK SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 123 MOORS WALK, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL7 2BQ
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: :
MOORS WALK SURGERY
Address: 123 MOORS WALK, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 2BQ
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 335151
PEARTREE LANE SURGERY
Address: 110 PEARTREE LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 3UJ
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 329292
THE GARDEN CITY PRACTICE
Address: BIRDCROFT ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6EH
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 321500
Transport Links near AL6 0BB
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: AL6 0BB
- Welwyn North
Welwyn North station, Station Road, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0ASDistance: 0.28 milesDriving Time: 0.87 minutes - Welwyn Garden City
Welwyn Garden City station, inside The Howard Centre shopping m, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6HADistance: 2.33 milesDriving Time: 4.41 minutes - Knebworth
Knebworth station, Park Lane, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6ATDistance: 4.64 milesDriving Time: 7.14 minutes - Watton-at-Stone
Watton-at-Stone station, Station Road, Watton-at-Stone, Hertfordshire, SG14 3SHDistance: 4.74 milesDriving Time: 8.32 minutes - Hatfield (Herts)
Hatfield station, 79 Great North Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5ABDistance: 6.36 milesDriving Time: 7.81 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near AL6 0BB
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near AL6 0BB
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the AL6 0BB Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Welwyn Hatfield Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Grant Shapps |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the AL6 0BB Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Welwyn Hatfield District Council and the County Council is Hertfordshire County Council.
Hertfordshire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Welwyn Hatfield District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Welwyn Hatfield District at the following link Welwyn Hatfield District.How much is the Council Tax?
Welwyn Hatfield 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 Welwyn Hatfield 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 AL6 0BB 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 AL6 0BB
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | £430,000 | £430,000 | £430,000 | 1 |
| 2013 | £545,000 | £545,000 | £545,000 | 1 |
| 2014 | £520,000 | £520,000 | £520,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £1,000,000 | £1,000,000 | £1,000,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £650,000 | £790,000 | £700,625 | 4 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the AL6 0BB Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Bessemer Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL7 1HH | 1.76 miles | Directions from AL6 0BB to Aldi |
| Waitrose, Bridge Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6AB | 2.09 miles | Directions from AL6 0BB to Waitrose |
| Iceland, Fretherne Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6PZ | 2.47 miles | Directions from AL6 0BB to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Church Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6SA | 2.48 miles | Directions from AL6 0BB to Sainsburys |
| Morrisons, Black Fan Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL7 1RY | 2.57 miles | Directions from AL6 0BB to Morrisons |
What Popular Restaurants are near the AL6 0BB Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Galleria Outlet Centre, Hatfield, AL10 0XR | 4.47 miles | Directions from AL6 0BB to Galleria Outlet Centre |
| Roaring Meg Retail Park, Stevenage, SG1 1XN | 4.86 miles | Directions from AL6 0BB to Roaring Meg Retail Park |
| Burger King - London Luton Airport, Luton, LU2 9LY | 8.85 miles | Directions from AL6 0BB to Burger King - London Luton Airport |
| South Mimms Motorway Services, Potters Bar, EN6 3QQ | 9.29 miles | Directions from AL6 0BB to South Mimms Motorway Services |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Howardsgate, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6BB | 1.43 miles | Directions from AL6 0BB to McDonald's, Howardsgate, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6BB |
| McDonald's, Town Centre, HATFIELD, AL10 0JP | 4.24 miles | Directions from AL6 0BB to McDonald's, Town Centre, HATFIELD, AL10 0JP |
| McDonald's, The Galleria, Comet Way, HATFIELD, AL10 0XY | 4.47 miles | Directions from AL6 0BB to McDonald's, The Galleria, Comet Way, HATFIELD, AL10 0XY |
| McDonald's, Monkswood Retail Park, Elder Way, STEVENAGE, SG1 1TL | 5.08 miles | Directions from AL6 0BB to McDonald's, Monkswood Retail Park, Elder Way, STEVENAGE, SG1 1TL |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Church Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6PS | 1.52 miles | Directions from AL6 0BB to KFC Welwyn Garden City - Fretherne Road |
| KFC, Comet Way, HATFIELD, AL10 9TL | 4.33 miles | Directions from AL6 0BB to KFC Hatfield - Comet Way |
| KFC, Stevenage Leisure Park, Kings Way, STEVENAGE, SG1 2UA | 5.49 miles | Directions from AL6 0BB to KFC Stevenage - Leisure Park |
| KFC, The Quadrant, ST. ALBANS, AL4 9RA | 6.25 miles | Directions from AL6 0BB to KFC Marshalswick - The Quadrant |
| KFC, Wigmore Park Centre, Wigmore Lane, LUTON, LU2 9XG | 8.93 miles | Directions from AL6 0BB to KFC Luton - Wigmore Park Centre |