AL5 2BL Postcode Location Details & Properties

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This article lists all information about AL5 2BL postcode, such as Residential Properties, Schools, and nearby places. Other information listed are property sales data, trends, estimated property prices, etc.

It also covers Mailing address Info, Location Information, Map and directions, and Administrative details. You also get various information from the census like population, poverty, health index, etc.

Summary

AL5 2BL is a residential postcode in Harpenden, Hertfordshire. AL5 2BL postcode is currently an active postcode. You can use the postcode to send mail within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean. According to the 2011 census, AL5 2BL has 21 properties within its service area. AL5 2BL is located in Harpenden South, St Albans region with center coordinates 51.79495900, -0.35591100.

The population of AL5 2BL postcode is 50, and all individuals are eligible to receive mail through Royal Mail Service.

Postcode belongs to AL postcode Area, AL5 District, and AL5 2 postcode Sector.

Properties in AL5 2BL area have been sold 20 times from 1995 to 2023. To get detailed information on sales, View the sales table below.

Sample Mailing Address For AL5 2BL Postcode
#House No/Name,
HARPENDEN , AL5 2BL

Geography And Location Details

Latitude 51.79496
Longitude -0.35591
Northing 211979
Easting 513479
Altitude 121 Meters
Grid Reference Code TL134119
Plus Code 9C3XQJVV+XJ
Distance To Sea 40.06 mi

AL5 2BL postcode has center coordinates [51.79496,-0.35591]. Altitude reading for the postcode is 121 Meters above sea level. The postcode location can also be represented using #TL134119 National grid reference number.

History And Statistics

Introduced 1980-01-01
Last Updated December 2023
Mail Frequency Low (Postcode Recieves < 25 Mail per day)
Postcode Range Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

This Royal mail postcode was first introduced and became servicable in 1980-01-01. Total number of mails recieved in AL5 2BL is less than 25 mails per day. Mails getting delivered may take longer than normal as per Royal Mail records. Postcode range is limited to one specified apartment or building exactly at specified lat,long.

Census Statistics

Households 21
Population 50
Rural / Urban Urban city and town
Poverty Ratio (IOMD)
30852 / 32822
Census Output Area E00120344
Built Up Area Harpenden
Built Up SubDivision N/A
Lower Layer Output Super Area St Albans 005B
Middle Layer Output Super Area Harpenden Common

This location is an urban city and town. According to 2011 census, 94.00% of the people in AL5 2BL is below poverty.

Components Of Postcode

Postcode Area AL
Postcode District AL5
Postcode Sector AL5 2

Adminstration And Postcode Areas

Country England
County Hertfordshire
District St Albans
Ward Harpenden South
Parish Harpenden
Local Authority Hertfordshire
Constituency Hitchin and Harpenden
Region East of England
ITL Level 2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
ITL Level 3 Hertfordshire CC

Amenities Available In AL5 2BL


Work Place

Nearby Work Area Luton
Average Income £64000

Railway Station

Station Harpenden
Distance To Station 1.37 mi

Safety & Water Facilities

Police Force Hertfordshire
Water Company Affinity Water
Sewage Company Thames Water

Property Sales In AL5 2BL


Address Property Type Price Date
20 HAWSLEY ROAD, HARPENDEN, AL5 2BL Detached (Freehold) £266,500
£819,000
1996-09-08
2012-02-15
19 HAWSLEY ROAD, HARPENDEN, AL5 2BL Detached (Freehold) £255,000
£385,000
£995,000
1996-02-29
1998-06-15
2013-07-12
6 HAWSLEY ROAD, HARPENDEN, AL5 2BL Detached (Freehold) £585,000
2000-07-06
21 HAWSLEY ROAD, HARPENDEN, AL5 2BL Detached (Freehold) £690,000
£1,150,000
£2,000,000
2002-10-29
2017-01-20
2020-12-10
14 HAWSLEY ROAD, HARPENDEN, AL5 2BL Detached (Freehold) £625,000
£1,000,000
£1,595,000
2003-08-27
2008-04-25
2023-04-21
4 HAWSLEY ROAD, HARPENDEN, AL5 2BL Detached (Freehold) £816,000
2007-10-18
18 HAWSLEY ROAD, HARPENDEN, AL5 2BL Detached (Freehold) £780,000
2009-10-16
17 HAWSLEY ROAD, HARPENDEN, AL5 2BL Detached (Freehold) £900,000
2013-12-10
2 HAWSLEY ROAD, HARPENDEN, AL5 2BL Detached (Freehold) £895,000
2015-03-30
15 HAWSLEY ROAD, HARPENDEN, AL5 2BL Detached (Freehold) £1,070,000
2015-04-30
9 HAWSLEY ROAD, HARPENDEN, AL5 2BL Detached (Freehold) £1,200,000
2016-07-21
3 HAWSLEY ROAD, HARPENDEN, AL5 2BL Detached (Freehold) £995,000
2017-10-11
10 HAWSLEY ROAD, HARPENDEN, AL5 2BL Detached (Freehold) £1,550,000
2022-06-29

Demographic of property sales [1995-2023]


Latest Property Sales Value


Average Property Price in 2023 585940 GBP
Average Price of Flats in 2023 296640 GBP
Average Price of Terraced property in 2023 513709 GBP
Average Price of Semi-Detached property in 2023 692004 GBP
Average Price of Detached Property in 2023 1108048 GBP

Public Transport Near AL5 2BL


Bus Stops

Stop Location Distance
Cross Lane
Unknown (opp), St Albans Road, Hatching Green
377.02 metres
Cross Lane
Unknown (nr), St Albans Road, Hatching Green
446.99 metres
West Common Way
Unknown (opp), St Albans Road, Hatching Green
691.47 metres
West Common Way
Unknown (nr), St Albans Road, Hatching Green
727.50 metres
Oakfield Road
Unknown (nr), Redbourn Lane, Hatching Green
804.05 metres

Railway Stations

Station Location Distance
Harpenden Rail Station
Harpenden
2.21 km
St Albans City Rail Station
St Albans
5.32 km
St Albans Abbey Rail Station
St Albans
5.66 km
Park Street Rail Station
Park Street
7.81 km
How Wood (Herts) Rail Station
How Wood
8.62 km

Airports

Airport Location Distance
London Luton Airport
Luton Airport
9.53 km
London Heathrow Airport
Heathrow Airport
36.28 km
London City Airport
Silvertown
42.91 km

Other Postcodes Nearby


Postcode Distance from AL5 2BL
(In Meters)
AL5 2AB 387.71
AL5 2PB 322.69
AL5 2AA 228.98
AL5 2PD 302.70
AL5 2PF 188.96
AL5 2AF 168.07
AL5 2PG 252.74
AL5 2AG 131.10
AL5 2AD 242.00
AL5 2PE 78.85

Frequently Asked Questions


You can send mail to anyone living in AL5 2BL through Royal Mail Service.

  • Copy the sample address and add property name/number to it.
  • if required add the recipient's name.
  • You can also browse the list of properties to find out the exact address.
  • Once you have noted down the address write it down on your To section of the envelope.
  • Drop the envelope in your nearest post office.

To calculate distance between your current location and AL5 2BL just follow this link

The recent average sale price of a property in AL5 2BL is 585940 GBP. But pricing may vary depending on the property type, For more details check the above table.

Find all schools near the postcode listed in the schools section of this article.

Its located in Harpenden, Hertfordshire. View the map section for more details.

There are 21 properties in AL5 2BL as per Royal mail database.

To get directions to reach AL5 2BL follow this link.

HARPENDEN