The AL8 postcode district is a postal district located in the AL St Albans postcode area with a population of 13,596 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census.
The area of the AL8 postcode district is 4.45 square miles which is 11.52 square kilometres or 2,845.92 acres.
Currently, the AL8 district has about 425 postcode units spread across 2 geographic postcode sectors.
Given that each sector allows for 400 unique postcode combinations, the district has a capacity of 800 postcodes. With 425 postcodes already in use, this leaves 375 units available.
The largest settlements in the AL8 postal code are WELWYN GARDEN CITY and Lemsford.
The AL8 Postcode shares a border with AL4 (ST. ALBANS, Wheathampstead, Sandridge), AL9 (HATFIELD, North Mymms, BROOKMANS PARK), AL6 (WELWYN, Tewin, Ayot St. Peter) and AL7 (WELWYN GARDEN CITY).
The primary settlement in the AL8 postcode district is Welwyn Garden City, located in the county of Hertfordshire in England. The most significant post town in this postcode district is also Welwyn Garden City. Additionally, there is a smaller settlement called Lemsford within this postcode district.
For the district AL8, we have data on 2 postcode sectors. Here's a breakdown: The sector AL8 6, covers Welwyn Garden City in Hertfordshire. The sector AL8 7, covers Welwyn Garden City in Hertfordshire.
Map of the AL8 Postcode District
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When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, for a breakdown in the AL8 District: the district mostly encompasses the Welwyn Hatfield District (B) area with a total of 425 postcodes.
Weather Forecast for AL8
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 62.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 84.00% | N 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 0.00% | N 9 mph |
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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 | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 3.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | N 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°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 |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 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 1.0°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) | 9.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°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 |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°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 5.0°C) | 9.00% | N 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°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 |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°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 7.0°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) | 9.0°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 |
Where is the AL8 Postcode District?
The data indicates that the AL8 postcode district is located in Welwyn Garden City. This district is situated near several towns: Welwyn (2.51 miles to the North East), Hatfield (3.03 miles to the South), St. Albans (5.89 miles to the South West), and Hertford (5.96 miles to the East). Furthermore, this postcode district is approximately 20.73 miles away from the center of London.
The district is within the post town of WELWYN GARDEN CITY.
The sector has postcodes within the nation of England.
The AL8 Postcode District is in the Hertfordshire region of Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire within the East of England.
| Postcode Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| AL8 6 | Welwyn Garden City Delivery Office |
| AL8 7 | Welwyn Garden City Delivery Office |
| A | L | 8 | - | X | X | X |
| A | L | 8 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £875 | £875 | £875 | |
| 1 | £1,100 | £2,301 | £1,701 |
| 2 | £1,300 | £1,950 | £1,625 |
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | £795,000 | £795,000 | £795,000 |
| 3 | £650,000 | £925,000 | £753,077 |
| 4 | £695,000 | £1,100,000 | £840,833 |
| 5 | £650,000 | £1,300,000 | £908,333 |
Estate Agents who Operate in the AL8 District
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number | Total Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Welwyn Garden City | Ashtons | 29 Wigmores North, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6PG | 01707 247349 | 25 |
 | Welwyn Garden City | Country Properties | 3 Bridge Road, Fretherne Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6UN | 01707 241369 | 10 |
 | Welwyn Garden City | Putterills | 34 Wigmores North, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6PH | 01726 211528 | 8 |
 | Welwyn Garden City | Wrights of Welwyn Garden City | 36 Stonehills, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6PD | 01707 241335 | 5 |
 | Welwyn Garden City | William H. Brown | 53 Wigmores North, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6PG | 01707 954063 | 5 |
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £738,593 | 28 | £761,859 | 35 | £783,434 | 34 | £640,016 | 35 |
| Semi-Detached | £539,262 | 42 | £586,470 | 33 | £529,034 | 64 | £515,707 | 43 |
| Terraced | £440,749 | 54 | £429,246 | 61 | £409,421 | 67 | £349,623 | 64 |
| Flats | £281,905 | 37 | £265,004 | 56 | £255,767 | 48 | £249,912 | 54 |
Hotels within the Postcode Area
We found 1 hotels and guest houses within the AL8 postcode area
Premier Inn Welwyn Garden City
Stanborough Road, Welwyn Garden City, welwyn-garden-city, AL8 6DQ.
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