AL8 6TF

a postcode in Hertfordshire

Introduced in January 1980

AL8 6TF	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 6TF

Handside Lane - 22 properties, USRN 43007719

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

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.7928 / 51°47'34"N

Longitude: -0.2218 / 0°13'18"W

UTM Reference: 30U 691586 5741645

OS Easting: 522731

OS Northing: 211956

OS Grid: TL227119

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR J96.JQW

Mapcode Global: VHGPL.36LG

Open Location Code: 9C3XQQVH+47

Maidenhead Locator System: IO91vt30

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: C1

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

ONS Population Classification: 2a1

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanites
Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living
Younger Suburban Family Renters

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 23804 / 32844

8th decile
less deprived

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

Sun and Moon Times for AL8 6TF on Saturday 13 June 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light)	02:38
Civil twilight begins (Dawn)	03:53
Sunrise	04:41
Transit (sun is at its highest)	13:00
Sunset	21:20
Civil twilight ends (Dusk)	22:08
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall)	23:23

Hours of daylight today	04:11 to 21:50
Hours of darkness tonight (lighting-up time)	21:50 to 04:11
Moon Phase	Waning Crescent
Moon Rises	01:44
Moon sets	19:15

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

Residential Property Sales in AL8 6TF

Date	Address	Property Type	Tenure	Price
27 August 2019	219 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6TF	Semi-detached	Freehold	£413,000
15 September 2015	247 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6TF	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£375,000
2 October 2014	217 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6TF	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£455,000
24 March 2011	239 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6TF	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£245,000
27 August 2008	247 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6TF	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£250,000
30 November 2007	225 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6TF	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£249,950
28 September 2007	255 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6TF	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£250,000
23 August 2007	231 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6TF	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£250,000
10 July 2006	253 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6TF	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£235,000
21 March 2006	225 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6TF	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£227,500
13 October 2005	257 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6TF	Semi-detached	Freehold	£210,000
15 September 2004	225 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6TF	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£225,000
20 August 2004	255 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6TF	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£198,000
4 May 2004	219 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6TF	Semi-detached	Freehold	£195,000
17 February 2003	239 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6TF	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£195,000
15 February 2002	255 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6TF	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£145,000
20 December 2001	259 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6TF	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£137,500
5 June 2001	247 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6TF	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£141,000
8 April 1999	225 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6TF	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£82,000
15 January 1999	239 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6TF	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£91,000
22 December 1998	231 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6TF	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£85,500
30 May 1997	231 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6TF	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£71,000
22 May 1997	245 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6TF	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£83,000
21 April 1997	253 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6TF	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£89,500
18 June 1996	251 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6TF	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£71,000
3 May 1996	255 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6TF	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£57,500
18 December 1995	247 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6TF	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£78,000
21 April 1995	245 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6TF	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£66,500

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 6TF

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