Latitude: 51.8135 / 51°48'48"N
Longitude: -0.3367 / 0°20'12"W
OS Eastings: 514759
OS Northings: 214066
OS Grid: TL147140
Mapcode National: GBR H7J.CP7
Mapcode Global: VHGPB.3PW5
Plus Code: 9C3XRM77+98
Maidenhead Locator System: IO91tt95
What Three Birds: serin.flycatcher.coot
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AL5 5SD is a primarily residential postcode in Harpenden. It was first introduced in January 1980.
The most common council tax band is F.
Residential buildings are primarily detached. Domestic properties are primarily houses.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £226,503 to £964,635 with an average of £664,241.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1967 and 1975.
None of the residential properties sold since 1995 have been new builds or newly converted.
Domestic properties are predominantly owner occupied.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating is D.
The average commercial rateable value is £70,000. The most common recorded business type is School.
Harpenden is a town, which had a population of 30,240 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 109 people resident in AL5 5SD, of which 32 were male and 77 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 5SD is in the Luton travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Hertfordshire Primary Care Trust.
AL5 5SD is approximately 124m (407ft) above sea level.
See recent residential property sales in AL5 5SD
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing AL5 5SD
5a3: Urbanites - Urban Professionals and Families - Families in Terraces and Flats
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for AL5 5SD
England C1: a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
5/10 (Moderate)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
6/10 (Moderate)
Area Retail Diversity Index
5/10 (Moderate)
Supermarkets near AL5 5SD include Co-Operative Food, M&S Simply Food, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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Residents of AL5 5SD 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 4th 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 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)
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for AL5 5SD.
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'.
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near AL5 5SD.
High Beeches Primary School
Aldwickbury Crescent, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5SD
Community School
Ages 5 - 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
The Grove Junior School
Dark Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1QB
Community School
Ages 7 - 11
Good
The Grove Infant and Nursery School
Dark Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1QD
Community School
Ages 3 - 7
Outstanding
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.
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