AL5 5JQ
a primarily residential postcode in Batford, Harpenden
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.8254 / 51°49'31"N
Longitude: -0.3416 / 0°20'29"W
OS Eastings: 514392
OS Northings: 215391
OS Grid: TL143153
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR H7B.JGY
Mapcode Global: VHGPB.1C9Z
Plus Code: 9C3XRMG5+59
Maidenhead Locator System: IO91tt98
What Three Birds: redshank.frigatebird.dotterel
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Jubilee Court, Lower Luton Road, Harpenden AL5 5JQ
Summary
AL5 5JQ is a primarily residential postcode in Batford, Harpenden. It was first introduced in January 1980.
The most common council tax bands are B and C.
Residential buildings are primarily detached. Domestic properties are primarily flats.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1976 and 1982.
Domestic properties are predominantly social housing.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating is C.
The average commercial rateable value is £2,175. The most common recorded business type is Hairdressing Salon.
Harpenden is a town, which had a population of 30,240 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 18 people resident in AL5 5JQ, of which 9 were male and 9 were female. This also includes overnight visitors at domestic properties, and residents of non-domestic properties such as hotels, prisons and halls of residence.
AL5 5JQ is in the Luton travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Hertfordshire Primary Care Trust.
AL5 5JQ is approximately 92m (302ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing AL5 5JQ
4a2: Multicultural Metropolitans - Rented Family Living - Private Renting New Arrivals
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for AL5 5JQ
England C1: a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
7/10 (High)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
5/10 (Moderate)
Area Retail Diversity Index
5/10 (Moderate)
Supermarkets near AL5 5JQ include Co-Operative Food, M&S Simply Food, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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- Air quality forecast for AL5 5JQ at Smogwatch
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- Listed Buildings near AL5 5JQ at British Listed Buildings
- Food Hygiene Ratings near AL5 5JQ at Hygiene Ratings UK
- Nearest beaches to AL5 5JQ at British Beaches
- Electric vehicle charge points near AL5 5JQ at Plugpoint
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- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near AL5 5JQ at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of AL5 5JQ 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 or by-elections held recently.
District Council
St Albans City and District Council
Ward
Harpenden East
Councillors
Mary Maynard (Conservative)
Rosemary Farmer (Conservative)
Dason Canning (Liberal Democrat)
Pip Liver (Liberal Democrat)
Paul De Kort (Liberal Democrat)
County Council
Hertfordshire
Electoral Division
Harpenden North East
County Councillor
Paul de Kort (Liberal Democrat)
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 5JQ.
- 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
Broadband statistics for commercial properties are less reliable than for domestic properties, as businesses are more likely to have other forms of Internet access that are not classified as 'Broadband'.
Schools
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near AL5 5JQ.
Primary
Sauncey Wood Primary School
Pickford Hill, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5HL
Community School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Manland Primary School
Sauncey Avenue, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4QW
Community School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
The Lea Primary School and Nursery
Moorland Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4LE
Community School
Ages 3 - 11
Good
Crabtree Infants' School
Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5PU
Academy Converter
Ages 5 - 7
Outstanding
Crabtree Junior School
Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5PU
Academy Converter
Ages 7 - 11
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
Ashcroft High School
Crawley Green Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AG
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
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
The overall school grade in this area is very high.