AL5 1RW
a residential postcode in Harpenden
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.805 / 51°48'18"N
Longitude: -0.339 / 0°20'20"W
OS Eastings: 514618
OS Northings: 213125
OS Grid: TL146131
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR H7J.YXG
Mapcode Global: VHGPB.2WMN
Plus Code: 9C3XRM46+29
Maidenhead Locator System: IO91tt93
What Three Birds: gull.yellowhammer.pelican
Marker point and cooordinate accuracy: Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean.
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Knowle Drive, Harpenden AL5 1RW
Summary
AL5 1RW is a residential postcode in Harpenden. It was first introduced in January 1980.
The most common council tax bands are D and E.
Residential buildings are primarily terraced (including end-terrace). Domestic properties are primarily houses.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £226,503 to £649,621 with an average of £402,065.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1967 and 1975 and between 1976 and 1982.
3% of residential property sales since 1995 have been new builds or newly converted.
Domestic properties are mostly owner occupied, with some privately rented
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are D and C.
Harpenden is a town, which had a population of 30,240 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 103 people resident in AL5 1RW, of which 51 were male and 52 were female. This includes overnight visitors as well as permanent residents.
AL5 1RW is in the Luton travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Hertfordshire Primary Care Trust.
AL5 1RW is approximately 105m (344ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing AL5 1RW
6b2: Suburbanites - Semi-Detached Suburbia - White Suburban Communities
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for AL5 1RW
England C1: a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
5/10 (Moderate)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
4/10 (Low)
Area Retail Diversity Index
5/10 (Moderate)
Supermarkets near AL5 1RW include Co-Operative Food, M&S Simply Food, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
Other nearby postcodes
AL5 1RW at other websites
- Air quality forecast for AL5 1RW at Smogwatch
- Sunrise and sunset times at AL5 1RW at The Time and Place
- River levels and flood warnings near AL5 1RW at River Levels UK
- Listed Buildings near AL5 1RW at British Listed Buildings
- Food Hygiene Ratings near AL5 1RW at Hygiene Ratings UK
- Nearest beaches to AL5 1RW at British Beaches
- Electric vehicle charge points near AL5 1RW at Plugpoint
- See which government petitions are popular near AL5 1RW at Repetition.me
- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near AL5 1RW at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of AL5 1RW are represented at different levels of local, regional and national government by elected representatives. Where known, these are shown here.
This data is updated approximately monthly, and may not necessarily take account of the results of any elections held recently. Please bear that in mind following the elections of 6th May this year. We will try to get the new data on site as soon as possible.
District Council
St Albans City and District Council
Ward
Harpenden South
Councillors
Brian Ellis (Conservative)
David Heritage (Conservative)
Mark Beashel (Conservative)
County Council
Hertfordshire
Electoral Division
Harpenden South West
County Councillor
Teresa Heritage (Conservative)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
Hitchin and Harpenden
MP
Bim Afolami (Conservative)
Broadband Internet
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for AL5 1RW.
- Definitions
- Ultrafast: 300Mbit/s or greater
- Superfast: 30Mbit/s to less than 300Mbit/s
- Universal Service Obligation: Download speeds at or above 10Mbit/s and upload speeds at or above 1Mbit/s
Schools
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near AL5 1RW.
Primary
The Grove Infant and Nursery School
Dark Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1QD
Community School
Ages 3 - 7
Outstanding
The Grove Junior School
Dark Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1QB
Community School
Ages 7 - 11
Good
High Beeches Primary School
Aldwickbury Crescent, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5SD
Community School
Ages 5 - 11
Good
St Dominic Catholic Primary School
Southdown Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1PF
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 3 - 11
Outstanding
Crabtree Infants' School
Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5PU
Academy Converter
Ages 5 - 7
Outstanding
Secondary
Sir John Lawes School
Manland Way, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4QP
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
St George's School
Sun Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4TD
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Roundwood Park School
Roundwood Park, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3AE
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Townsend CofE School
High Oaks, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6DR
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 18
Good
St Albans Girls' School
Sandridgebury Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6DB
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Sandringham School
The Ridgeway, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9NX
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Loreto College
Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3RQ
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Beaumont School
Oakwood Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0XB
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School
Colney Heath Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0TT
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Good
The overall school grade in this area is very high.
