AL8 6XS

a postcode in Hertfordshire

Introduced in January 1980

AL8 6XS	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 6XS

Springfields - 16 properties, USRN 43015801

Downfields - 1 property, USRN 43005267

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

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.7927 / 51°47'33"N

Longitude: -0.22 / 0°13'11"W

UTM Reference: 30U 691712 5741635

OS Easting: 522856

OS Northing: 211944

OS Grid: TL228119

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR J96.K6H

Mapcode Global: VHGPL.46KL

Open Location Code: 9C3XQQVJ+32

Maidenhead Locator System: IO91vt30

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): 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 6XS on Thursday 11 June 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light)	02:39
Civil twilight begins (Dawn)	03:54
Sunrise	04:42
Transit (sun is at its highest)	13:00
Sunset	21:18
Civil twilight ends (Dusk)	22:06
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall)	23:21

Hours of daylight today	04:12 to 21:48
Hours of darkness tonight (lighting-up time)	21:48 to 04:11
Moon Phase	Waning Crescent
Moon Rises	01:01
Moon sets	16:15

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

Residential Property Sales in AL8 6XS

Date	Address	Property Type	Tenure	Price
17 January 2024	13 Springfields, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6XS	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£515,000
22 April 2022	29 Springfields, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6XS	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£550,000
31 March 2022	9 Springfields, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6XS	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£475,000
28 June 2021	3 Springfields, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6XS	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£427,500
7 January 2019	15 Springfields, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6XS	Semi-detached	Freehold	£455,000
13 January 2017	11 Springfields, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6XS	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£350,000
6 November 2015	5 Springfields, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6XS	Flat/apartment	Freehold	£337,000
12 December 2014	9 Springfields, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6XS	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£315,000
19 August 2013	17 Springfields, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6XS	Semi-detached	Freehold	£430,000
19 October 2011	21 Springfields, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6XS	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£250,000
4 December 2009	13 Springfields, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6XS	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£290,000
24 July 2009	29 Springfields, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6XS	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£230,000
1 April 2005	21 Springfields, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6XS	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£212,000
20 May 2004	29 Springfields, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6XS	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£210,000
14 January 2004	21 Springfields, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6XS	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£182,000
19 December 2003	15 Springfields, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6XS	Semi-detached	Freehold	£250,000
11 July 2003	17 Springfields, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6XS	Semi-detached	Freehold	£208,000
30 April 2003	21 Springfields, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6XS	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£175,000
22 June 2001	29 Springfields, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6XS	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£119,000
29 January 1999	13 Springfields, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6XS	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£136,000
29 September 1998	3 Springfields, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6XS	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£92,000
28 January 1998	9 Springfields, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6XS	Semi-detached	Freehold	£93,500
18 October 1996	3 Springfields, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6XS	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£78,000

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 6XS

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