AL6 0PQ 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 (0PQ) 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 PQ.
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 0PQ 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 0PQ postcode have the street address of Foxglove Way
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the AL6 0PQ postcode is home to a bustling 44 residents!
It is situated within the post town of WELWYN within the old postal county of Hertfordshire.
AL6 0PQ is within the village of Oaklands.
The AL6 0PQ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in AL6 0PQ are houses. Of these houses, most are detached.
Most properties in AL6 0PQ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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Map of the AL6 0PQ Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for AL6 0PQ
The telephone area code for AL6 0PQ is 01438 Stevenage.
Map Coordinates for AL6 0PQ
| Latitude | 51.8442869772 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.199823935221 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for AL6 0PQ
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Weather Forecast for AL6 0PQ
Fri 19th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 0.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 3.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 7.00% | N 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | N 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | 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) | 4.00% | NNE 4 mph |
Sun 21st Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | N 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°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% | N 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 3.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 9 mph |
Mon 22nd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 3.00% | N 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 7.00% | N 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 9.00% | N 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | N 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 18.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 13.00% | N 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 13.00% | N 4 mph |
Tue 23rd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 31.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 30.00% | N 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 10.00% | N 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 12.00% | N 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 15.00% | N 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 21.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 3.00% | 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 AL6 0PQ Postcode?
Download Speeds For AL6 0PQ
| Average Mbps | 43.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 40.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 70.580 |
AL6 0PQ has an average download speed of 43.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,201 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
18% of postcodes (216,974) have slower broadband speeds.
82% of postcodes (966,466) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For AL6 0PQ
| Average Mbps | 10.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 19.530 |
AL6 0PQ has an average upload speed of 10.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
6,942 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
27% of postcodes (319,531) have slower upload speeds.
72% of postcodes (858,168) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Schools to the AL6 0PQ Postcode
Primary Schools
Oaklands Primary School
Address: Great North Road, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0PX
Headteacher: Mr Thomas Hassan
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-07-19)
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: 01438715278
St Michael's Woolmer Green CofE VA Primary School
Address: London Road, Woolmer Green, Hertfordshire, SG3 6JP
Headteacher: Mrs Jan Martin
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-11-03)
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: 01438813267
Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: 15 London Road, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 9DJ
Headteacher: Mr Stuart Whiteland
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2013-09-25)
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: 01438714169
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: 1.87 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: 3.24 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: 3.24 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: 3.63 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: 8.68 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: 11.84 miles
Contact: 01992411400
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near AL6 0PQ
KNEBWORTH DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 62 LONDON ROAD, KNEBWORTH, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG3 6HJ
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 3 STATION ROAD, KNEBWORTH, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG3 6AP
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 171 KNIGHTSFIELD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 7QG
Distance: 2.03 miles
Contact: :
BROADWATER DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 302 BROADWATER CRESCENT, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 8EU
Distance: 2.72 miles
Contact: :
PARKWAY DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 18 PARKWAY, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6HG
Distance: 2.84 miles
Contact: :
HOWARDSGATE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 10 HOWARDSGATE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6BQ
Distance: 2.98 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near AL6 0PQ
BARNES PHARMACY
Address: 40 HIGH STREET, WELWYN, AL6 9EQ
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01438 714104
BRIDGE COTTAGE PHARMACY
Address: BRIDGE COTTAGE SURGERY, 41 HIGH STREET, WELWYN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL6 9EF
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01438 840240
CODICOTE PHARMACY
Address: 123 HIGH STREET, CODICOTE, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 8UB
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01438 821418
PHARMACY EXPRESS
Address: KNEBWORTH HEALTH CENTRE, 7 ST MARTINS ROAD, KNEBWORTH, SG3 6ER
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01438 813008
KNIGHTSFIELD PHARMACY
Address: 9 SHOPLANDS, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 7RH
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 326754
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: BROADWATER RETAIL PARK, LONDON ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 8DT
Distance: 2.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01438 289147
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near AL6 0PQ
CHRISTOPHER'S OPTICIANS LTD (KNEBWORTH)
Address: 7A STATION ROAD, KNEBWORTH, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG3 6AP
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: :
CARL ZEISS LTD
Address: WOODFIELD ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 1LU
Distance: 2.76 miles
Contact: :
LUXOTTICA RETAIL UK (BRIDGE ROAD)
Address: JOHN LEWIS, BRIDGE ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6TP
Distance: 2.85 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (WELWYN GARDEN CITY)
Address: 38-40 HOWARDS GATE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6PU
Distance: 2.94 miles
Contact: :
WELWYN GARDEN CITY VISION EXPRESS LTD
Address: 61 HOWARDSGATE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6BB
Distance: 2.95 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (WELWYN GARDEN CITY)
Address: 55-57 HOWARDSGATE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6BB
Distance: 2.95 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near AL6 0PQ
BRIDGE COTTAGE SURGERY
Address: 41 HIGH STREET, WELWYN, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL6 9EF
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01438 715044
KNEBWORTH & MARYMEAD PRACTICE
Address: 7 ST MARTINS ROAD, KNEBWORTH, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG3 6ER
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01438 812494
MARYMEAD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 18 SPRING DRIVE, MARYMEAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 8AZ
Distance: 2.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01438 218000
BROADWATER SURGERY
Address: 114 BROADWATER CRESCENT, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 8HW
Distance: 2.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01438 314519
ROEBUCK SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 114 BROADWATER CRESCENT, STEVENAGE, SG2 8HW
Distance: 2.83 miles
Contact: :
ROEBUCK SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 114 BROADWATER CRESCENT, STEVENAGE, SG2 8HW
Distance: 2.83 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links near AL6 0PQ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: AL6 0PQ
- Knebworth
Knebworth station, Park Lane, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6ATDistance: 2.47 milesDriving Time: 4.58 minutes - Welwyn North
Welwyn North station, Station Road, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0ASDistance: 2.79 milesDriving Time: 4.37 minutes - Welwyn Garden City
Welwyn Garden City station, inside The Howard Centre shopping m, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6HADistance: 3.99 milesDriving Time: 6.10 minutes - Watton-at-Stone
Watton-at-Stone station, Station Road, Watton-at-Stone, Hertfordshire, SG14 3SHDistance: 4.05 milesDriving Time: 6.64 minutes - Stevenage
Stevenage station, Lytton Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1XTDistance: 6.74 milesDriving Time: 8.21 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near AL6 0PQ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near AL6 0PQ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the AL6 0PQ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Stevenage Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Stephen McPartland |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the AL6 0PQ Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is North Hertfordshire District Council and the County Council is Hertfordshire County Council.
Hertfordshire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
North Hertfordshire District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for North Hertfordshire District at the following link North Hertfordshire District.How much is the Council Tax?
North Hertfordshire 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 North Hertfordshire 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 0PQ 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 0PQ
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 | 1 |
| 2011 | £340,000 | £312,000 | £326,000 | 2 |
| 2012 | £283,000 | £283,000 | £283,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £547,500 | £505,000 | £530,000 | 3 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the AL6 0PQ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Bessemer Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL7 1HH | 4.36 miles | Directions from AL6 0PQ to Aldi |
| Tesco, London Road, STEVENAGE, SG2 8DT | 4.42 miles | Directions from AL6 0PQ to Tesco |
| Waitrose, Bridge Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6AB | 4.53 miles | Directions from AL6 0PQ to Waitrose |
| Sainsburys, Church Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6SA | 4.86 miles | Directions from AL6 0PQ to Sainsburys |
| Iceland, Fretherne Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6PZ | 4.90 miles | Directions from AL6 0PQ to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the AL6 0PQ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Roaring Meg Retail Park, Stevenage, SG1 1XN | 3.25 miles | Directions from AL6 0PQ to Roaring Meg Retail Park |
| Galleria Outlet Centre, Hatfield, AL10 0XR | 5.86 miles | Directions from AL6 0PQ to Galleria Outlet Centre |
| Burger King - London Luton Airport, Luton, LU2 9LY | 7.94 miles | Directions from AL6 0PQ to Burger King - London Luton Airport |
| 196-198 Arndale Centre, Luton, LU1 2TL | 9.56 miles | Directions from AL6 0PQ to 196-198 Arndale Centre |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Howardsgate, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6BB | 2.95 miles | Directions from AL6 0PQ to McDonald's, Howardsgate, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6BB |
| McDonald's, Monkswood Retail Park, Elder Way, STEVENAGE, SG1 1TL | 3.47 miles | Directions from AL6 0PQ to McDonald's, Monkswood Retail Park, Elder Way, STEVENAGE, SG1 1TL |
| McDonald's, Stevenage Leisure Park, Kings Way, STEVENAGE, SG1 2UA | 3.86 miles | Directions from AL6 0PQ to McDonald's, Stevenage Leisure Park, Kings Way, STEVENAGE, SG1 2UA |
| McDonald's, Town Centre, HATFIELD, AL10 0JP | 5.71 miles | Directions from AL6 0PQ to McDonald's, Town Centre, HATFIELD, AL10 0JP |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Church Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6PS | 3.01 miles | Directions from AL6 0PQ to KFC Welwyn Garden City - Fretherne Road |
| KFC, Stevenage Leisure Park, Kings Way, STEVENAGE, SG1 2UA | 3.86 miles | Directions from AL6 0PQ to KFC Stevenage - Leisure Park |
| KFC, Comet Way, HATFIELD, AL10 9TL | 5.72 miles | Directions from AL6 0PQ to KFC Hatfield - Comet Way |
| KFC, The Quadrant, ST. ALBANS, AL4 9RA | 7.16 miles | Directions from AL6 0PQ to KFC Marshalswick - The Quadrant |
| KFC, Wigmore Park Centre, Wigmore Lane, LUTON, LU2 9XG | 7.92 miles | Directions from AL6 0PQ to KFC Luton - Wigmore Park Centre |