AL7 4HZ 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 (4HZ) 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 4.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case HZ.
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 4HZ 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 4HZ postcode have the street address of Kingsley Court
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the AL7 4HZ postcode is home to a bustling 117 residents!
It is situated within the post town of WELWYN GARDEN CITY within the old postal county of Hertfordshire.
AL7 4HZ is within the town of Welwyn Garden City.
The AL7 4HZ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in AL7 4HZ are houses. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached, mid-terraced and end-terraced.
Most properties in AL7 4HZ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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Map of the AL7 4HZ Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for AL7 4HZ
The telephone area code for AL7 4HZ is 01707 Welwyn Garden City.
Map Coordinates for AL7 4HZ
| Latitude | 51.7821301408 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.191947943788 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for AL7 4HZ
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Weather Forecast for AL7 4HZ
Sat 20th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 4.00% | 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 | 9.0°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) | 9.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 10.00% | 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) | 9.0°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) | 14.00% | 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 AL7 4HZ Postcode?
Download Speeds For AL7 4HZ
| Average Mbps | 134.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 79.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
AL7 4HZ has an average download speed of 134.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
460 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
85% of postcodes (1,011,100) have slower broadband speeds.
15% of postcodes (173,081) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For AL7 4HZ
| Average Mbps | 17.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
AL7 4HZ has an average upload speed of 17.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
6,319 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
85% of postcodes (1,006,811) have slower upload speeds.
14% of postcodes (171,511) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Schools to the AL7 4HZ Postcode
Primary Schools
Creswick Primary & Nursery School
Address: Sir John Newsom Way, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 4FL
Headteacher: Mr R Lock
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2022-12-07)
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: 01707323038
Holwell Primary School
Address: Holwell Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 3RP
Headteacher: Miss S French
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-01-26)
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: 01707323716
Our Lady Catholic Primary School
Address: Woodhall Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 3TF
Headteacher: Mr Richard Curry
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2021-10-21)
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 01707324408
Secondary Schools
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: 1.65 miles
Contact: 01707351350
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: 1.65 miles
Contact:
Stanborough School
Address: Lemsford Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6YR
Headteacher: Mrs Merry John
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-01-19)
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: 01707321755
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: 6.91 miles
Contact: 01727737000
North Hertfordshire College
Address: Monkswood Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1LA
Headteacher: Mr Kit Davies
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-11-24)
Distance: 7.94 miles
Contact: 01462424242
Barnet and Southgate College
Address: Wood Street, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 4AZ
Headteacher: Mr Darren Mepham
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-03-11)
Distance: 8.97 miles
Contact: 02082008300
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near AL7 4HZ
BEEHIVE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 27 BEEHIVE LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4BH
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: :
WOODHALL DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 33 COLE GREEN LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 3PP
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: :
PEARTREE CLINIC WELWYN
Address: 43 PEARTREE LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 3UA
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: :
PARKWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC
Address: BIRDCROFT ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6EH
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: :
CHURCH ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 4A CHURCH ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6NE
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 178 HANDSIDE LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6SZ
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near AL7 4HZ
BOOTS
Address: 31 COLE GREEN LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 3PP
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS
Address: 126 PEARTREE LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 3XW
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: :
PEARTREE PHARMACY
Address: PEARTREE LANE SURGERY, 110 PEARTREE LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 3UJ
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 372172
GATE2PHARMA
Address: UNIT 18B, WELTECH BUSINESS CENTRE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 2AA
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 326531
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: GREAT NORTH ROAD, MOUNT PLEASANT, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL9 5JY
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: tel: 03456 779344
BOOTS
Address: UNIT 31-31A, THE HOWARD CENTRE, HOWARDSGATE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6HA
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 322608
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near AL7 4HZ
VISION EXPRESS AT TESCO (HATFIELD)
Address: MOUNT PLEASANT, OLDINGS CORNER, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL9 5JY
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: :
WELWYN VISION OPTICIANS
Address: 62 HOWARDSGATE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6BP
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (WELWYN GARDEN CITY)
Address: 15 THE HOWARD CENTRE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6HA
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: :
BAYFIEDS (WELWYN GARDEN CITY)
Address: 39 THE HOWARD CENTRE, HOWARDSGATE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6HA
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: :
WELWYN GARDEN CITY VISION EXPRESS LTD
Address: 61 HOWARDSGATE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6BB
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (WELWYN GARDEN CITY)
Address: 55-57 HOWARDSGATE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6BB
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near AL7 4HZ
SPRING HOUSE HEALTH
Address: SPRING HOUSE SITE, ASCOTS LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4HL
Distance: 0.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 294354
HOLLYBUSH SURGERY
Address: 141 HOLLYBUSH LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4JS
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 328323
HALL GROVE GROUP PRACTICE
Address: 4 HALL GROVE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4PL
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 328528
PEARTREE LANE SURGERY
Address: 110 PEARTREE LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 3UJ
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 329292
THE GARDEN CITY PRACTICE
Address: BIRDCROFT ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6EH
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 321500
MOORS WALK SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 123 MOORS WALK, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL7 2BQ
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links near AL7 4HZ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: AL7 4HZ
- Hatfield (Herts)
Hatfield station, 79 Great North Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5ABDistance: 1.97 milesDriving Time: 4.61 minutes - Welwyn Garden City
Welwyn Garden City station, inside The Howard Centre shopping m, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6HADistance: 2.49 milesDriving Time: 5.22 minutes - Welham Green
Welham Green station, Travellers Green, Welham Green, Hertfordshire, AL9 7HFDistance: 4.27 milesDriving Time: 7.88 minutes - Welwyn North
Welwyn North station, Station Road, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0ASDistance: 4.42 milesDriving Time: 8.77 minutes - Brookmans Park
Brookmans Park station, Station Road, Brookmans Park, Hertfordshire, AL9 7SSDistance: 5.46 milesDriving Time: 10.57 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near AL7 4HZ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near AL7 4HZ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the AL7 4HZ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Welwyn Hatfield Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Grant Shapps |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the AL7 4HZ 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 4HZ 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 4HZ
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £230,000 | £239,950 | £234,975 | 2 |
| 2011 | £372,500 | £372,500 | £372,500 | 1 |
| 2012 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 | 1 |
| 2013 | £325,000 | £475,000 | £338,333 | 3 |
| 2014 | £330,000 | £499,950 | £338,738 | 4 |
| 2015 | £335,000 | £447,500 | £356,125 | 4 |
| 2017 | £335,000 | £575,000 | £506,667 | 3 |
| 2018 | £360,000 | £607,000 | £483,500 | 2 |
| 2019 | £385,000 | £385,000 | £385,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £660,000 | £710,000 | £653,333 | 3 |
| 2021 | £460,000 | £465,000 | £415,333 | 3 |
| 2022 | £430,000 | £785,000 | £607,500 | 2 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the AL7 4HZ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Morrisons, Black Fan Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL7 1RY | 2.08 miles | Directions from AL7 4HZ to Morrisons |
| Iceland, Fretherne Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6PZ | 2.24 miles | Directions from AL7 4HZ to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Church Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6SA | 2.38 miles | Directions from AL7 4HZ to Sainsburys |
| Waitrose, Bridge Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6AB | 2.53 miles | Directions from AL7 4HZ to Waitrose |
| Aldi, Bessemer Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL7 1HH | 2.56 miles | Directions from AL7 4HZ to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the AL7 4HZ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Galleria Outlet Centre, Hatfield, AL10 0XR | 2.40 miles | Directions from AL7 4HZ to Galleria Outlet Centre |
| South Mimms Motorway Services, Potters Bar, EN6 3QQ | 6.65 miles | Directions from AL7 4HZ to South Mimms Motorway Services |
| Roaring Meg Retail Park, Stevenage, SG1 1XN | 7.53 miles | Directions from AL7 4HZ to Roaring Meg Retail Park |
| 170 Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, EN1 4SE | 9.34 miles | Directions from AL7 4HZ to 170 Bullsmoor Lane |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Howardsgate, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6BB | 1.46 miles | Directions from AL7 4HZ to McDonald's, Howardsgate, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6BB |
| McDonald's, Town Centre, HATFIELD, AL10 0JP | 2.00 miles | Directions from AL7 4HZ to McDonald's, Town Centre, HATFIELD, AL10 0JP |
| McDonald's, The Galleria, Comet Way, HATFIELD, AL10 0XY | 2.40 miles | Directions from AL7 4HZ to McDonald's, The Galleria, Comet Way, HATFIELD, AL10 0XY |
| McDonald's, Bell Lane, London Colney, ST. ALBANS, AL2 1BX | 5.83 miles | Directions from AL7 4HZ to McDonald's, Bell Lane, London Colney, ST. ALBANS, AL2 1BX |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Church Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6PS | 1.44 miles | Directions from AL7 4HZ to KFC Welwyn Garden City - Fretherne Road |
| KFC, Comet Way, HATFIELD, AL10 9TL | 2.31 miles | Directions from AL7 4HZ to KFC Hatfield - Comet Way |
| KFC, The Quadrant, ST. ALBANS, AL4 9RA | 5.08 miles | Directions from AL7 4HZ to KFC Marshalswick - The Quadrant |
| KFC, Welcome Break Service Station, Bignells Corner, South Mimms, POTTERS BAR, EN6 3QQ | 6.65 miles | Directions from AL7 4HZ to KFC South Mimms - M25 Services |
| KFC, Stevenage Leisure Park, Kings Way, STEVENAGE, SG1 2UA | 8.16 miles | Directions from AL7 4HZ to KFC Stevenage - Leisure Park |