AL8 6SJ

a postcode in Hertfordshire

Introduced in January 1980

AL8 6SJ	Normal (geographic) postcodes	Large user postcodes

The nearby postcodes map only shows currently active postcodes. Postcode markers will cluster if they are close together, which may happen in densly populated built-up areas or where single premises have multiple postcodes.

Streets Associated with AL8 6SJ

Handside Lane - 26 properties, USRN 43007719

Street names are those nearest to properties in this postcode, they are not necessarily the postal address

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.8015 / 51°48'5"N

Longitude: -0.214 / 0°12'50"W

UTM Reference: 30U 692086 5742630

OS Easting: 523244

OS Northing: 212934

OS Grid: TL232129

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR J97.0Q0

Mapcode Global: VHGPD.7ZQC

Open Location Code: 9C3XRQ2P+H9

Maidenhead Locator System: IO91vt42

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: C1

urban city or town
a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside

ONS Population Classification: 6a2

Baseline UK
Challenged Communities
Semi Detached Strivers

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 19249 / 32844

6th decile
slightly less deprived

Demographics are based on the LSOA containing this postcode and not necessarily this postcode alone

Sun and Moon Times for AL8 6SJ on Tuesday 16 June 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light)	02:36
Civil twilight begins (Dawn)	03:53
Sunrise	04:41
Transit (sun is at its highest)	13:01
Sunset	21:21
Civil twilight ends (Dusk)	22:10
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall)	23:26

Hours of daylight today	04:11 to 21:51
Hours of darkness tonight (lighting-up time)	21:51 to 04:11
Moon Phase	Waxing Crescent
Moon Rises	04:25
Moon sets	22:20

For a full sun and moon calendar for AL8 6SJ, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in AL8 6SJ

Date	Address	Property Type	Tenure	Price
24 May 2024	44 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6SJ	Semi-detached	Freehold	£650,000
28 September 2016	80 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6SJ	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£670,000
29 June 2015	58 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6SJ	Semi-detached	Freehold	£640,000
15 December 2014	42 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6SJ	Semi-detached	Freehold	£608,000
24 October 2014	60 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6SJ	Semi-detached	Freehold	£402,500
21 October 2014	52 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6SJ	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£410,000
28 September 2012	70 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6SJ	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£347,000
24 November 2011	80 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6SJ	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£360,000
9 September 2011	70 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6SJ	Semi-detached	Freehold	£325,000
22 October 2010	40 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6SJ	Detached	Leasehold	£610,000
30 July 2008	82 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6SJ	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£386,250
3 December 2007	52 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6SJ	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£350,000
24 September 2007	50 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6SJ	Semi-detached	Freehold	£330,000
15 August 2007	56 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6SJ	Semi-detached	Freehold	£300,000
1 December 2006	82 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6SJ	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£355,000
29 June 2006	70 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6SJ	Semi-detached	Freehold	£285,000
27 August 2004	84 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6SJ	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£330,000
22 January 2004	80 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6SJ	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£275,000
8 August 2003	74 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6SJ	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£268,000
28 February 2002	74 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6SJ	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£215,000
9 March 2000	40 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6SJ	Detached	Leasehold	£285,000
21 August 1998	58 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6SJ	Semi-detached	Freehold	£167,000
27 July 1998	84 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6SJ	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£170,000
11 June 1998	50 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6SJ	Semi-detached	Freehold	£125,000
20 March 1998	74 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6SJ	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£139,950
18 December 1997	80 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6SJ	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£123,900
17 October 1997	42 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6SJ	Semi-detached	Freehold	£132,500
28 February 1997	44 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6SJ	Semi-detached	Freehold	£114,500
8 March 1996	52 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6SJ	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£78,000
1 December 1995	78 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6SJ	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£109,000
29 June 1995	66 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6SJ	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£84,950

Key to property sale icons:

	First sale of newbuild property. This includes new properties created from existing properties, such as residential conversions of commercial or agricultural property, or subdivision of a larger residential property.
	Subsequent sale of existing property.
	Standard sale at market value to private individual.
	Additional (non-standard) sale. This includes repossessions, buy-to-lets and transfers of property sold to non-private individuals.

Elected Representatives for AL8 6SJ

United Kingdom Parliament

Constituency

Welwyn Hatfield

MP

Andrew Lewin Labour

Hertfordshire County Council

County council electoral division

Handside & Peartree

Councillor

Gemma Moore Liberal Democrats

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

District council ward

Handside

Councillors