AL8 7TA 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 (7TA) 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 AL9 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case TA.
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 7TA 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 7TA postcode have the street address of Great North Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the AL8 7TA postcode is home to a bustling 21 residents!
It is situated within the post town of WELWYN GARDEN CITY within the old postal county of Hertfordshire.
AL8 7TA is within the village of Stanborough.
The AL8 7TA postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in AL8 7TA are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of maisonettes. Of these flats, most are end-terraced. The remainder are detached, mid-terraced and semi-detached. Of these maisonettes, most are end-terraced.
Most properties in AL8 7TA are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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Map of the AL8 7TA Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for AL8 7TA
The telephone area code for AL8 7TA is 01707 Welwyn Garden City.
Map Coordinates for AL8 7TA
| Latitude | 51.7840607168 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.224810457498 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for AL8 7TA
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Weather Forecast for AL8 7TA
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) | 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 |
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| 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 AL8 7TA Postcode?
Download Speeds For AL8 7TA
| Average Mbps | 28.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 16.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 80.000 |
AL8 7TA has an average download speed of 28.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
651 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
7% of postcodes (81,713) have slower broadband speeds.
93% of postcodes (1,102,277) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For AL8 7TA
| Average Mbps | 5.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
AL8 7TA has an average upload speed of 5.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
2,749 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
7% of postcodes (81,247) have slower upload speeds.
93% of postcodes (1,100,645) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Schools to the AL8 7TA Postcode
Primary Schools
Green Lanes Primary School
Address: Green Lanes, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9JY
Headteacher: Michele Johnson
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-05-24)
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 01707262556
Birchwood Avenue Primary School
Address: Birchwood Avenue, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0PS
Headteacher: Miss Emma Hall
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-06-07)
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: 01707262503
St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford
Address: Lemsford Village, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 7TR
Headteacher: Mrs Michelle Boylan
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-05-04)
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 01707322589
Secondary Schools
Stanborough School
Address: Lemsford Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6YR
Headteacher: Mrs Merry John
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-01-19)
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: 01707321755
Onslow St Audrey's School
Address: Old Rectory Drive, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8AB
Headteacher: Mrs Julie Jones
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-12-14)
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: 01707264228
Onslow St Audrey's School
Address: Old Rectory Drive, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8AB
Headteacher: Mr David Bullock
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2019-05-22)
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact:
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: 4.82 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: 7.98 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: 9.23 miles
Contact: 02082008300
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near AL8 7TA
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 178 HANDSIDE LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6SZ
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: :
DISTINCTLY DENTAL
Address: 5 MANOR PARADE, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL10 9JS
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 7 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL10 0PL
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: :
PARKWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC
Address: BIRDCROFT ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6EH
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: :
CHURCH ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 4A CHURCH ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6NE
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: :
HOWARDSGATE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 10 HOWARDSGATE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6BQ
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near AL8 7TA
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: GREAT NORTH ROAD, MOUNT PLEASANT, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL9 5JY
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: tel: 03456 779344
BOOTS
Address: 126 PEARTREE LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 3XW
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: :
ROBIN HOOD LANE - JADE PHARMACY
Address: 1 ROBIN HOOD LANE, HATFIELD, AL10 0LP
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 262701
BOOTS
Address: 31 COLE GREEN LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 3PP
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: :
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: 98 TOWN CENTRE, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL10 0JW
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS
Address: 47 TOWN CENTRE, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL10 0JT
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 264722
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near AL8 7TA
VISION EXPRESS AT TESCO (HATFIELD)
Address: MOUNT PLEASANT, OLDINGS CORNER, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL9 5JY
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: :
WELWYN VISION OPTICIANS
Address: 62 HOWARDSGATE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6BP
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HATFIELD)
Address: 70 TOWN CENTRE, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL10 0JW
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (HATFIELD)
Address: 80 TOWN CENTRE, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL10 0JW
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (WELWYN GARDEN CITY)
Address: 15 THE HOWARD CENTRE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6HA
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: :
BAYFIEDS (WELWYN GARDEN CITY)
Address: 39 THE HOWARD CENTRE, HOWARDSGATE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6HA
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near AL8 7TA
THE GARDEN CITY PRACTICE
Address: BIRDCROFT ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6EH
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 321500
WRAFTON HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 9-11 WELLFIELD ROAD, HATFIELD, AL10 0BS
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: :
WRAFTON HOUSE SURGERY
Address: 9-11 WELLFIELD ROAD, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL10 0BS
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 265454
HOLLYBUSH SURGERY
Address: 141 HOLLYBUSH LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4JS
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 328323
LISTER HOUSE SURGERY
Address: THE COMMON, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL10 0NL
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 283450
SPRING HOUSE HEALTH
Address: SPRING HOUSE SITE, ASCOTS LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 4HL
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01707 294354
Transport Links near AL8 7TA
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: AL8 7TA
- Welwyn Garden City
Welwyn Garden City station, inside The Howard Centre shopping m, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6HADistance: 1.87 milesDriving Time: 3.56 minutes - Hatfield (Herts)
Hatfield station, 79 Great North Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5ABDistance: 2.40 milesDriving Time: 3.48 minutes - Welwyn North
Welwyn North station, Station Road, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0ASDistance: 4.76 milesDriving Time: 6.24 minutes - Welham Green
Welham Green station, Travellers Green, Welham Green, Hertfordshire, AL9 7HFDistance: 5.65 milesDriving Time: 6.72 minutes - Brookmans Park
Brookmans Park station, Station Road, Brookmans Park, Hertfordshire, AL9 7SSDistance: 6.85 milesDriving Time: 9.40 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near AL8 7TA
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near AL8 7TA
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the AL8 7TA Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Welwyn Hatfield Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Grant Shapps |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the AL8 7TA 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 7TA 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 7TA
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 | 1 |
| 2012 | £142,000 | £142,000 | £142,000 | 1 |
| 2014 | £139,000 | £153,750 | £146,375 | 2 |
| 2015 | £182,500 | £182,500 | £182,500 | 1 |
| 2016 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £177,000 | £177,000 | £177,000 | 1 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the AL8 7TA Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, Church Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6SA | 2.18 miles | Directions from AL8 7TA to Sainsburys |
| Iceland, Fretherne Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6PZ | 2.22 miles | Directions from AL8 7TA to Iceland |
| Iceland, Town Centre, HATFIELD, AL10 0JW | 2.29 miles | Directions from AL8 7TA to Iceland |
| Asda, Town Centre, HATFIELD, AL10 0JP | 2.31 miles | Directions from AL8 7TA to Asda |
| Aldi, Parkhouse Court, HATFIELD, AL10 9RQ | 2.54 miles | Directions from AL8 7TA to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the AL8 7TA Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Galleria Outlet Centre, Hatfield, AL10 0XR | 1.58 miles | Directions from AL8 7TA to Galleria Outlet Centre |
| South Mimms Motorway Services, Potters Bar, EN6 3QQ | 6.66 miles | Directions from AL8 7TA to South Mimms Motorway Services |
| Roaring Meg Retail Park, Stevenage, SG1 1XN | 7.50 miles | Directions from AL8 7TA to Roaring Meg Retail Park |
| Burger King - London Luton Airport, Luton, LU2 9LY | 9.25 miles | Directions from AL8 7TA to Burger King - London Luton Airport |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Town Centre, HATFIELD, AL10 0JP | 1.43 miles | Directions from AL8 7TA to McDonald's, Town Centre, HATFIELD, AL10 0JP |
| McDonald's, Howardsgate, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6BB | 1.48 miles | Directions from AL8 7TA to McDonald's, Howardsgate, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6BB |
| McDonald's, The Galleria, Comet Way, HATFIELD, AL10 0XY | 1.58 miles | Directions from AL8 7TA to McDonald's, The Galleria, Comet Way, HATFIELD, AL10 0XY |
| McDonald's, Bell Lane, London Colney, ST. ALBANS, AL2 1BX | 5.18 miles | Directions from AL8 7TA to McDonald's, Bell Lane, London Colney, ST. ALBANS, AL2 1BX |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Church Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 6PS | 1.39 miles | Directions from AL8 7TA to KFC Welwyn Garden City - Fretherne Road |
| KFC, Comet Way, HATFIELD, AL10 9TL | 1.44 miles | Directions from AL8 7TA to KFC Hatfield - Comet Way |
| KFC, The Quadrant, ST. ALBANS, AL4 9RA | 3.77 miles | Directions from AL8 7TA to KFC Marshalswick - The Quadrant |
| KFC, Welcome Break Service Station, Bignells Corner, South Mimms, POTTERS BAR, EN6 3QQ | 6.66 miles | Directions from AL8 7TA to KFC South Mimms - M25 Services |
| KFC, Stevenage Leisure Park, Kings Way, STEVENAGE, SG1 2UA | 8.02 miles | Directions from AL8 7TA to KFC Stevenage - Leisure Park |