AL7 3RU is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (AL7) is called the outward code. The part after the space (3RU) 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 AL7.
- Postal Sector. In our case AL7 3.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RU.
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 AL7 3RU 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 AL7 3RU postcode have the street address of Salisbury Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the AL7 3RU postcode is home to a bustling 22 residents!
It is situated within the post town of WELWYN GARDEN CITY within the old postal county of Hertfordshire.
AL7 3RU is within the town of Welwyn Garden City.
The AL7 3RU postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in AL7 3RU are houses. Of these houses, most are end-terraced. The remainder are mid-terraced.
Most properties in AL7 3RU are social housing with the rest being owned by the occupiers.
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Map of the AL7 3RU Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for AL7 3RU
The telephone area code for AL7 3RU is 01707 Welwyn Garden City.
Map Coordinates for AL7 3RU
| Latitude | 51.7952376754 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.189422473548 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for AL7 3RU
| 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 AL7 3RU
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 |  | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 49.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 53.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 54.00% | N 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 6.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 2.00% | N 4 mph |
Wed 24th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 8.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 9.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 9.00% | 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) | 7.00% | N 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear 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 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 2.00% | NNW 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 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | 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) | 5.00% | E 4 mph |
Fri 26th 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) | 3.00% | E 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 15.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 14.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the AL7 3RU Postcode?
Download Speeds For AL7 3RU
| Average Mbps | 175.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 460.000 |
AL7 3RU has an average download speed of 175.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
147 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
95% of postcodes (1,125,626) have slower broadband speeds.
5% of postcodes (58,868) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For AL7 3RU
| Average Mbps | 18.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
AL7 3RU has an average upload speed of 18.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,337 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
91% of postcodes (1,076,997) have slower upload speeds.
9% of postcodes (104,307) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of AL7 3RU Postcode
England Primary Schools
Watchlytes Primary School
Address: Watchlytes Primary School, Watchlytes, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 2AZ
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact:
Springmead Primary School
Address: Springmead Primary School, Hillyfields, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 2HB
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact:
Commonswood Primary & Nursery School
Address: Commonswood Primary & Nursery School, The Commons, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, Hertfordshire, AL7 4RU
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01707880420
Panshanger Primary School
Address: Panshanger Primary School, Daniells, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1QY
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01707328846
Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School
Address: Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School, Blackthorn Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 3JP
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: 01707339079
The Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Address: The Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Crookhams, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1PG
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01707375518
Rowans Primary School
Address: Rowans Primary School, Rowans, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1NZ
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact:
Templewood Primary School
Address: Templewood Primary School, Pentley Park, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 7SD
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: 01707324251
St John's CofE Primary School
Address: St John's CofE Primary School, Hertford Road, Digswell, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0BX
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: 01438714283
Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School
Address: Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School, Harwood Close, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 7AG
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: 01707322855
Peartree Primary School
Address: Peartree Primary School, Peartree Primary School, Peartree Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 3XW
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact:
Our Lady Catholic Primary School
Address: Our Lady Catholic Primary School, Woodhall Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 3TF
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: 01707324408
The Ryde School
Address: The Ryde School, Pleasant Rise, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5DR
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: 01707267333
Creswick Primary & Nursery School
Address: Creswick Primary & Nursery School, Sir John Newsom Way, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 4FL
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: 01707323038
Holwell Primary School
Address: Holwell Primary School, Holwell Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 3RP
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: 01707323716
Applecroft School
Address: Applecroft School, Applecroft Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6JZ
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: 01707323758
Applecroft School
Address: Applecroft School, Applecroft Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6JZ
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Sir Frederic Osborn School
Address: Sir Frederic Osborn School, Herns Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 2AF
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact:
Stanborough School
Address: Stanborough School, Lemsford Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6YR
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: 01707321755
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near AL7 3RU
WOODHALL DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 33 COLE GREEN LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 3PP
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: :
PEARTREE CLINIC WELWYN
Address: 43 PEARTREE LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 3UA
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: :
BEEHIVE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 27 BEEHIVE LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4BH
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: :
CHURCH ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 4A CHURCH ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6NE
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
PARKWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC
Address: BIRDCROFT ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6EH
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 55 MOORS WALK, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 2AX
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near AL7 3RU
BOOTS
Address: 31 COLE GREEN LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 3PP
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: :
GATE2PHARMA
Address: UNIT 18B, WELTECH BUSINESS CENTRE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 2AA
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 326531
PEARTREE PHARMACY
Address: PEARTREE LANE SURGERY, 110 PEARTREE LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 3UJ
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 372172
BOOTS
Address: 126 PEARTREE LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 3XW
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: :
CARE2HOMES
Address: UNIT 6 THE POLARIS CENTRE, 41 BROWNFIELDS, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 1AN
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01727 236181
CARE2HOMES
Address: UNIT 6, THE POLARIS CENTRE, 41 BROWNFIELDS, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL7 1AN
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01727 236181
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near AL7 3RU
CARL ZEISS LTD
Address: WOODFIELD ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 1LU
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (WELWYN GARDEN CITY)
Address: 15 THE HOWARD CENTRE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6HA
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
BAYFIEDS (WELWYN GARDEN CITY)
Address: 39 THE HOWARD CENTRE, HOWARDSGATE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6HA
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
WELWYN VISION OPTICIANS
Address: 62 HOWARDSGATE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6BP
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: :
WELWYN GARDEN CITY VISION EXPRESS LTD
Address: 61 HOWARDSGATE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6BB
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (WELWYN GARDEN CITY)
Address: 55-57 HOWARDSGATE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6BB
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near AL7 3RU
PEARTREE LANE SURGERY
Address: 110 PEARTREE LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 3UJ
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 329292
HALL GROVE GROUP PRACTICE
Address: 4 HALL GROVE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4PL
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 328528
HOLLYBUSH SURGERY
Address: 141 HOLLYBUSH LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4JS
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 328323
MOORS WALK SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 123 MOORS WALK, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL7 2BQ
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
MOORS WALK SURGERY
Address: 123 MOORS WALK, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 2BQ
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 335151
THE GARDEN CITY PRACTICE
Address: BIRDCROFT ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6EH
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 321500
Transport Links near AL7 3RU
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: AL7 3RU
- Welwyn Garden City
Welwyn Garden City station, inside The Howard Centre shopping m, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6HADistance: 1.28 milesDriving Time: 2.85 minutes - Hatfield (Herts)
Hatfield station, 79 Great North Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5ABDistance: 3.07 milesDriving Time: 6.09 minutes - Welwyn North
Welwyn North station, Station Road, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0ASDistance: 3.10 milesDriving Time: 6.23 minutes - Hertford North
Hertford North station, North Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1NBDistance: 5.27 milesDriving Time: 7.64 minutes - Welham Green
Welham Green station, Travellers Green, Welham Green, Hertfordshire, AL9 7HFDistance: 5.37 milesDriving Time: 9.36 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near AL7 3RU
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near AL7 3RU
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the AL7 3RU Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Welwyn Hatfield Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Grant Shapps |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the AL7 3RU 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 AL7 3RU 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 AL7 3RU
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | £418,000 | £418,000 | £418,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £502,000 | £502,000 | £502,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the AL7 3RU Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the AL7 3RU Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Morrisons, Black Fan Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL7 1RY | 0.81 miles | Directions from AL7 3RU to Morrisons |
| Aldi, Bessemer Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL7 1HH | 1.16 miles | Directions from AL7 3RU to Aldi |
| Iceland, Fretherne Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6PZ | 1.27 miles | Directions from AL7 3RU to Iceland |
| Waitrose, Bridge Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6AB | 1.38 miles | Directions from AL7 3RU to Waitrose |
| Sainsburys, Church Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6SA | 1.46 miles | Directions from AL7 3RU to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the AL7 3RU Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Galleria Outlet Centre, Hatfield, AL10 0XR | 3.07 miles | Directions from AL7 3RU to Galleria Outlet Centre |
| Roaring Meg Retail Park, Stevenage, SG1 1XN | 6.63 miles | Directions from AL7 3RU to Roaring Meg Retail Park |
| South Mimms Motorway Services, Potters Bar, EN6 3QQ | 7.56 miles | Directions from AL7 3RU to South Mimms Motorway Services |
| Burger King - London Luton Airport, Luton, LU2 9LY | 9.90 miles | Directions from AL7 3RU to Burger King - London Luton Airport |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Howardsgate, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6BB | 0.79 miles | Directions from AL7 3RU to McDonald's, Howardsgate, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6BB |
| McDonald's, Town Centre, HATFIELD, AL10 0JP | 2.74 miles | Directions from AL7 3RU to McDonald's, Town Centre, HATFIELD, AL10 0JP |
| McDonald's, The Galleria, Comet Way, HATFIELD, AL10 0XY | 3.07 miles | Directions from AL7 3RU to McDonald's, The Galleria, Comet Way, HATFIELD, AL10 0XY |
| McDonald's, Rush Green, HERTFORD, SG13 7SH | 6.18 miles | Directions from AL7 3RU to McDonald's, Rush Green, HERTFORD, SG13 7SH |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Church Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6PS | 0.84 miles | Directions from AL7 3RU to KFC Welwyn Garden City - Fretherne Road |
| KFC, Comet Way, HATFIELD, AL10 9TL | 2.95 miles | Directions from AL7 3RU to KFC Hatfield - Comet Way |
| KFC, The Quadrant, ST. ALBANS, AL4 9RA | 5.46 miles | Directions from AL7 3RU to KFC Marshalswick - The Quadrant |
| KFC, Stevenage Leisure Park, Kings Way, STEVENAGE, SG1 2UA | 7.27 miles | Directions from AL7 3RU to KFC Stevenage - Leisure Park |
| KFC, Welcome Break Service Station, Bignells Corner, South Mimms, POTTERS BAR, EN6 3QQ | 7.56 miles | Directions from AL7 3RU to KFC South Mimms - M25 Services |