AL8 6JW is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (AL8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (6JW) 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 AL8.
- Postal Sector. In our case AL8 6.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case JW.
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 AL8 6JW 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 AL8 6JW postcode have the street address of Parkway Gardens
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the AL8 6JW postcode is home to a bustling 66 residents!
It is situated within the post town of WELWYN GARDEN CITY within the old postal county of Hertfordshire.
AL8 6JW is within the town of Welwyn Garden City.
The AL8 6JW postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in AL8 6JW are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these flats, most are end-terraced. The remainder are semi-detached, mid-terraced, enclosed end-terraced, unknown and detached. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are mid-terraced.
Most properties in AL8 6JW are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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Map of the AL8 6JW Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for AL8 6JW
The telephone area code for AL8 6JW is 01707 Welwyn Garden City.
Map Coordinates for AL8 6JW
| Latitude | 51.7965615159 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.210107499841 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for AL8 6JW
| 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 AL8 6JW
Fri 26th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | E 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | E 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 10.00% | E 7 mph |
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 12.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 15.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 50.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 22.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 20.00% | E 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 20.00% | E 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 50.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 50.00% | ENE 9 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 51.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 54.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 73.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 75.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 54.00% | S 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 39.00% | S 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 34.00% | S 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | S 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the AL8 6JW Postcode?
Download Speeds For AL8 6JW
| Average Mbps | 76.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 77.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
AL8 6JW has an average download speed of 76.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
732 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
53% of postcodes (626,248) have slower broadband speeds.
47% of postcodes (557,661) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For AL8 6JW
| Average Mbps | 13.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
AL8 6JW has an average upload speed of 13.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
12,047 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
53% of postcodes (626,585) have slower upload speeds.
46% of postcodes (546,009) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of AL8 6JW Postcode
England Primary Schools
Panshanger Primary School
Address: Panshanger Primary School, Daniells, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1QY
Distance: 1.27 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: 1.04 miles
Contact: 01707339079
The Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Address: The Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Crookhams, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1PG
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: 01707375518
Templewood Primary School
Address: Templewood Primary School, Pentley Park, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 7SD
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 01707324251
Homerswood Primary and Nursery School
Address: Homerswood Primary and Nursery School, Kirklands, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 7RF
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: 01707320610
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: 1.42 miles
Contact: 01707322855
Peartree Primary School
Address: Peartree Primary School, Peartree Primary School, Peartree Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 3XW
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact:
Our Lady Catholic Primary School
Address: Our Lady Catholic Primary School, Woodhall Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 3TF
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: 01707324408
The Ryde School
Address: The Ryde School, Pleasant Rise, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5DR
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: 01707267333
Birchwood Avenue Primary School
Address: Birchwood Avenue Primary School, Birchwood Avenue, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0PS
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact: 01707262503
Green Lanes Primary School
Address: Green Lanes Primary School, Green Lanes, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9JY
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: 01707262556
Creswick Primary & Nursery School
Address: Creswick Primary & Nursery School, Sir John Newsom Way, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 4FL
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: 01707323038
Holwell Primary School
Address: Holwell Primary School, Holwell Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 3RP
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: 01707323716
Applecroft School
Address: Applecroft School, Applecroft Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6JZ
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: 01707323758
Applecroft School
Address: Applecroft School, Applecroft Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6JZ
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact:
St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford
Address: St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford, Lemsford Village, St John's C of E Primary School, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 7TR
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 01707322589
England Secondary Schools
Sir Frederic Osborn School
Address: Sir Frederic Osborn School, Herns Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 2AF
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact:
Monk's Walk School
Address: Monk's Walk School, Knightsfield, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 7NL
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: 01707322846
Stanborough School
Address: Stanborough School, Lemsford Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6YR
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: 01707321755
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near AL8 6JW
PARKWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC
Address: BIRDCROFT ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6EH
Distance: 0.05 miles
Contact: :
CHURCH ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 4A CHURCH ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6NE
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 178 HANDSIDE LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6SZ
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: :
HOWARDSGATE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 10 HOWARDSGATE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6BQ
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: :
PARKWAY DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 18 PARKWAY, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6HG
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: :
PEARTREE CLINIC WELWYN
Address: 43 PEARTREE LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 3UA
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near AL8 6JW
BOOTS
Address: UNIT 31-31A, THE HOWARD CENTRE, HOWARDSGATE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6HA
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 322608
BOOTS
Address: 126 PEARTREE LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 3XW
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: :
PEARTREE PHARMACY
Address: PEARTREE LANE SURGERY, 110 PEARTREE LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 3UJ
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 372172
JOHNS & KELYNACK PHARMACY
Address: WAITROSE LTD, BRIDGE ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6AB
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 335856
BOOTS
Address: 31 COLE GREEN LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 3PP
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: :
CARE2HOMES
Address: UNIT 6 THE POLARIS CENTRE, 41 BROWNFIELDS, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 1AN
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01727 236181
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near AL8 6JW
WELWYN VISION OPTICIANS
Address: 62 HOWARDSGATE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6BP
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (WELWYN GARDEN CITY)
Address: 15 THE HOWARD CENTRE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6HA
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: :
BAYFIEDS (WELWYN GARDEN CITY)
Address: 39 THE HOWARD CENTRE, HOWARDSGATE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6HA
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: :
WELWYN GARDEN CITY VISION EXPRESS LTD
Address: 61 HOWARDSGATE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6BB
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (WELWYN GARDEN CITY)
Address: 55-57 HOWARDSGATE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6BB
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (WELWYN GARDEN CITY)
Address: 38-40 HOWARDS GATE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6PU
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near AL8 6JW
THE GARDEN CITY PRACTICE
Address: BIRDCROFT ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6EH
Distance: 0.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 321500
PARKWAY SURGERY
Address: 20 PARKWAY, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6HG
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 332233
PEARTREE LANE SURGERY
Address: 110 PEARTREE LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 3UJ
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 329292
HOLLYBUSH SURGERY
Address: 141 HOLLYBUSH LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4JS
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 328323
SPRING HOUSE HEALTH
Address: SPRING HOUSE SITE, ASCOTS LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4HL
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 294354
HALL GROVE GROUP PRACTICE
Address: 4 HALL GROVE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4PL
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 328528
Transport Links near AL8 6JW
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: AL8 6JW
- Welwyn Garden City
Welwyn Garden City station, inside The Howard Centre shopping m, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6HADistance: 1.00 milesDriving Time: 2.30 minutes - Welwyn North
Welwyn North station, Station Road, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0ASDistance: 2.74 milesDriving Time: 5.58 minutes - Hatfield (Herts)
Hatfield station, 79 Great North Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5ABDistance: 3.24 milesDriving Time: 5.10 minutes - Welham Green
Welham Green station, Travellers Green, Welham Green, Hertfordshire, AL9 7HFDistance: 6.49 milesDriving Time: 8.35 minutes - Knebworth
Knebworth station, Park Lane, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6ATDistance: 6.87 milesDriving Time: 9.65 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near AL8 6JW
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near AL8 6JW
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the AL8 6JW Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Welwyn Hatfield Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Grant Shapps |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the AL8 6JW 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 AL8 6JW 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 AL8 6JW
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £160,000 | £370,000 | £261,238 | 4 |
| 2011 | £171,500 | £171,500 | £171,500 | 1 |
| 2012 | £175,000 | £167,000 | £171,000 | 2 |
| 2013 | £172,000 | £525,000 | £346,500 | 4 |
| 2014 | £209,861 | £392,500 | £243,090 | 4 |
| 2015 | £215,500 | £415,000 | £321,156 | 4 |
| 2016 | £251,599 | £261,000 | £256,300 | 2 |
| 2017 | £260,000 | £371,155 | £362,644 | 8 |
| 2018 | £265,000 | £255,000 | £260,000 | 2 |
| 2019 | £255,000 | £260,000 | £255,500 | 4 |
| 2020 | £246,510 | £246,510 | £246,510 | 1 |
| 2021 | £260,000 | £416,000 | £338,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the AL8 6JW Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the AL8 6JW Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, Church Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6SA | 0.49 miles | Directions from AL8 6JW to Sainsburys |
| Iceland, Fretherne Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6PZ | 0.51 miles | Directions from AL8 6JW to Iceland |
| Waitrose, Bridge Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6AB | 0.88 miles | Directions from AL8 6JW to Waitrose |
| Aldi, Bessemer Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL7 1HH | 1.43 miles | Directions from AL8 6JW to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Black Fan Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL7 1RY | 2.12 miles | Directions from AL8 6JW to Morrisons |
What Popular Restaurants are near the AL8 6JW Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Galleria Outlet Centre, Hatfield, AL10 0XR | 2.63 miles | Directions from AL8 6JW to Galleria Outlet Centre |
| Roaring Meg Retail Park, Stevenage, SG1 1XN | 6.56 miles | Directions from AL8 6JW to Roaring Meg Retail Park |
| South Mimms Motorway Services, Potters Bar, EN6 3QQ | 7.54 miles | Directions from AL8 6JW to South Mimms Motorway Services |
| Burger King - London Luton Airport, Luton, LU2 9LY | 9.14 miles | Directions from AL8 6JW to Burger King - London Luton Airport |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Howardsgate, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6BB | 0.42 miles | Directions from AL8 6JW to McDonald's, Howardsgate, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6BB |
| McDonald's, Town Centre, HATFIELD, AL10 0JP | 2.41 miles | Directions from AL8 6JW to McDonald's, Town Centre, HATFIELD, AL10 0JP |
| McDonald's, The Galleria, Comet Way, HATFIELD, AL10 0XY | 2.63 miles | Directions from AL8 6JW to McDonald's, The Galleria, Comet Way, HATFIELD, AL10 0XY |
| McDonald's, Bell Lane, London Colney, ST. ALBANS, AL2 1BX | 6.23 miles | Directions from AL8 6JW to McDonald's, Bell Lane, London Colney, ST. ALBANS, AL2 1BX |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Church Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6PS | 0.33 miles | Directions from AL8 6JW to KFC Welwyn Garden City - Fretherne Road |
| KFC, Comet Way, HATFIELD, AL10 9TL | 2.49 miles | Directions from AL8 6JW to KFC Hatfield - Comet Way |
| KFC, The Quadrant, ST. ALBANS, AL4 9RA | 4.70 miles | Directions from AL8 6JW to KFC Marshalswick - The Quadrant |
| KFC, Stevenage Leisure Park, Kings Way, STEVENAGE, SG1 2UA | 7.13 miles | Directions from AL8 6JW to KFC Stevenage - Leisure Park |
| KFC, Welcome Break Service Station, Bignells Corner, South Mimms, POTTERS BAR, EN6 3QQ | 7.54 miles | Directions from AL8 6JW to KFC South Mimms - M25 Services |