The postcode AL10 8SZ is located in Welwyn Hatfield, in the county of Hertfordshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. AL10 8SZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
AL10 8SZ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.3 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of AL10 8SZ as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.
The closest road name to AL10 8SZ is Acacia Street which is centered 35 m away.
The nearest bus stop is The Downs and is 115 m away. The closest railway station is Welham Green Rail Station, 1.83 km away.
The closest primary school to AL10 8SZ (for ages 11 and under) is De Havilland Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School. The last OFSTED inspection on February 10, 2016 rated this school as Outstanding
The local pub for residents of AL10 8SZ is The Harrier and is 216 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 13, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Happy Valley and is 273 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on February 23, 2022.
Residents reported an average download speed of 52.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 8.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 33.3% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 83.3% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 16.7% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.4 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for AL10 8SZ is covered by the Hertfordshire police force association and Hertfordshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to AL10 8SZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to AL10 8SZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode AL10 8SZ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from AL10 8SZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Havilland Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 944 m | |
| Oak View Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 22, 2018) | 1.22 km |
| St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 26, 2018) | 1.37 km |
| Southfield School | Special school | 4-11 | Good (July 5, 2019) | 1.37 km |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 27, 2019) | 1.42 km |
| Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (February 10, 2016) | 1.42 km |
| Hatfield Community Free School | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (May 21, 2014) | 1.53 km |
| Onslow St Audreys School | Academy | 11-18 | 1.71 km | |
| Colney Heath Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 2.18 km |
| Countess Anne Church of England School | Academy | 5-11 | Outstanding (October 16, 2019) | 2.26 km |
| Howe Dell Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (September 29, 2017) | 2.53 km |
| Birchwood Avenue Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (December 12, 2017) | 2.57 km |
| The Ryde School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 13, 2018) | 3.11 km |
| Green Lanes Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (December 12, 2017) | 3.2 km |
| Brookmans Park Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 27, 2018) | 3.22 km |
| Chancellor's School | Academy | 11-18 | 3.94 km | |
| Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (October 20, 2021) | 3.95 km |
| Oaklands College | College | 16-99 | Requires improvement (September 24, 2021) | 4.03 km |
| Beaumont School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (March 20, 2014) | 4.76 km |
| Oakwood Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (April 2, 2014) | 4.9 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from AL10 8SZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welwyn Hatfield Council | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 11, 2018 | 180 m | |
| St Johns Youth Centre | Exempt October 20, 2018 | 216 m | |
| The Harrier | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 13, 2019 | 216 m | |
| Bobs Family Butcher | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 13, 2021 | 273 m | |
| Happy Valley | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 23, 2022 | 273 m | |
| Max's Kebab House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 23, 2022 | 273 m | |
| One Stop Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 29, 2018 | 273 m | |
| Pebreya | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 17, 2020 | 273 m | |
| Spicefield Indian Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement October 17, 2018 | 273 m | |
| Martins | Exempt June 7, 2019 | 291 m | |
| Bishops Rise Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 12, 2019 | 360 m | |
| HC-One Oval Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 25, 2021 | 609 m | |
| Mercure Hatfield Oak Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 22, 2019 | 630 m | |
| Catermasters | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 16, 2019 | 870 m | |
| Little Lions Pre-School & Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 10, 2019 | 921 m | |
| De Havilland Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 11, 2019 | 944 m | |
| DeHavilland PreSchool & Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 23, 2021 | 944 m | |
| Marks & Spencer - 14forty - Compass | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 944 m | |
| Cafe Bars | Awaiting Inspection | 1.02 km | |
| Elehouse Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 30, 2021 | 1.02 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AL10 8SZ - Data from Apr 2022
| The Downs | 115 m | |
| Northdown Road | 155 m | |
| Northdown Road | 226 m | |
| High View | 356 m | |
| High View | 384 m | |
| Welham Green Rail Station | 1.83 km | |
| Hatfield (Herts) Rail Station | 2.23 km | |
| Brookmans Park Rail Station | 3.33 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 17.87 km | |
| London Stansted Airport | 37.6 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AL10 8SZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Hazel Grove | 625 m | |
| Bunchleys Pond | 632 m | |
| Johnson's Spring | 1.02 km | |
| Dellsome Bottom | Valley | 1.25 km |
| Tollgate Wood | 1.27 km | |
| Howe Dell | Valley | 1.36 km |
| Bush Wood | 1.4 km | |
| Colney Heath Lakes | 2.01 km | |
| Halfwayoak Pond | 2.02 km | |
| Coombe Wood | 2.16 km | |
| Frederick's Wood | 2.24 km | |
| Conduit Wood | 2.73 km | |
| Peplin's Wood | 2.81 km | |
| Walsingham Wood | 2.83 km | |
| Hatfield Park | 2.85 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for AL10 8SZ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 34 Mbps | 52.2 Mbps | 331 Mbps |
| Upload | 7.1 Mbps | 8.7 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 7 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 16.7% | 83.3% | 15.8 | 3.8 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 50% | 83.3% | 44.3 | 8.7 |
| 300+ Mbps | 33.3% | 33.3% | 331 | 36 |
Energy usage data for AL10 8SZ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Hertfordshire |
| Latitude | 51.74650500 |
| Longitude | -0.23165700 |
| OS Easting | 522178 |
| OS Northing | 0206791 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Hertfordshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Welwyn Hatfield |
| County Electorial Division | Hatfield South ED |
| Electoral Ward | Hatfield South West |
| Local Authority District | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Region / Government Office Region | East of England |
| European Electoral Region | Eastern |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Hertfordshire Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Hertfordshire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000241 |
| Travel To Work Area | Stevenage and Welwyn Garden City |
| NHS England Region | East of England |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Hertfordshire |
| Cancer Alliance | East of England - South |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
East of England |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Hertfordshire and West Essex |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS East and North Hertfordshire CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Rented family living Subgroup: Private renting new arrivals |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Hatfield BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Hatfield BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33027669 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Welwyn Hatfield 014 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Welwyn Hatfield 014A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A2 |