Where is AL5?
AL5 spans the counties of Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. It contains the town of Harpenden, as well as Kinsbourne Green, Batford, Mackerye End, Bamville Wood, and Hatching Green. AL5 is 7km north of the city of St Albans. AL5 is a postcode district, also known as an outcode or outbound code.
AL5 on a map
The below map shows where AL5 is, and the boundary of the AL5 postcode district:
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What county is AL5 in?
AL5 lies within the counties of Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. The below table and chart shows the split by area:
| County | % Area |
|---|---|
| Hertfordshire | 97% |
| Bedfordshire | 3% |
Which cities, towns and villages are in AL5?
| Harpenden | Town |
| Kinsbourne Green | Village |
| Batford | Suburb |
| Mackerye End | Hamlet |
| Bamville Wood | Suburb |
| Hatching Green | Suburb |
| Thrales End | Settlement |
| Ayres End | Hamlet |
| Fiddler's Hill | Suburb |
What are the nearest towns to AL5?
Position of AL5 relative to nearby towns. Distance is measured from the centre of AL5 to the centre of the town.
What are the nearest cities to AL5?
Position of AL5 relative to nearby cities. Distance is measured from the centre of AL5 to the centre of the city.
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