AL7 Postcode Area Information
Area Overview
The postcode area is located in the Welwyn Hatfield, Hertfordshire postcode town, in the East of England, England region.
The AL7 postcode area, also known as the Welwyn Garden City postcode area, is located in Hertfordshire, England. A planned town with a unique blend of city and countryside living, it was designed to combine the benefits of both urban and rural environments.
Welwyn Garden City is known for its beautifully planned tree-lined streets, wide grass verges, and a range of housing styles. The areas within the AL7 postcode include central Welwyn Garden City, Peartree and Handside. These are mainly residential areas with a range of housing options from apartments to detached houses.
The town boasts a wide range of amenities, including shopping centers like The Howard Centre and other high street stores. There's also an array of parks and green spaces such as Stanborough Park, encouraging outdoor activities. Educational needs are catered for with a number of primary and secondary schools.
As for transportation, Welwyn Garden City is well-connected. It is served by the Great Northern train line, offering regular services to London King's Cross. Moreover, with the A1(M) nearby and M25 a short drive away, the area has quick and easy links to other parts of the country. The town is also served by several frequent bus services.
Overall, the AL7 postcode area in Welwyn Garden City presents a dynamic environment drawing together elements of urban and rural, residential and communal, nature and modern living, all conveniently connected to major travel routes.
A Major part of this postcode area has a quiet community of older, married couples from diverse backgrounds, enjoying spacious homes and good jobs.
Residents:
- Mostly older, married couples born outside the UK.
- Diverse mix of ethnicities, with larger Indian and Pakistani communities.
- Less likely to follow Christian religions.
Housing:
- Mainly spacious, owned semi-detached or detached houses, fewer terraced houses.
Lifestyle:
- Many residents work in management or professional roles.
- Own multiple cars, suggesting car-based lifestyle.
Overall: a big area of AL7 postcode district represents a stable community of established couples enjoying comfortable housing and good careers. While there are fewer young families and students, it offers a quiet and settled environment.
It's important to note that this description generalizes the area and individual experiences may vary.
The postcode area covers Haldens, Hollybush, Howlands, Panshanger, Peartree, Welwyn East electoral wards.
AL7 Postcode Map
Age
Ethinicity
Deprivation
Education
Occupation
Religion
AL7 Area Demographics
(from Census 2021)The population of AL7 postcode area is 36,850. In England, the male population is 28,833,712 and the female population is 27,656,336, according to the 2021 census.
Ethnicity & Religion
According to the latest 2021 census, The main ethnicity of the people in the area is White: English, with a total of 27,357, followed by White: Other White, with a total of 2,740. In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (16,388), followed by Christian (15,935).
Deprivation
As for deprivation, most of the area is not deprived in any dimension (7,670), followed by at least deprived in one dimension (5,034).
Economic Status
Most people in the nearby area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (12,207), while 4,756 adults mentioned they are Retired.
Education
Regarding education, 9,840 adults have Level 4 education, while 4,552 have No qualifications education. The most common occupations are
- Professional occupations (3928)
- Associate professional and technical occupations (2821), and
- Managers, directors and senior officials (2271)
Age
The average age of people living in area is 39 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (7468), Between 35 to 44 (5735), and Between 25 to 34 (5590).
NS-SEC
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (6,339) followed by Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (4,106), and Intermediate occupations (3,902).
Postcodes in AL7
There are total 5 postcode sectors present in the AL7 (listed below). The postcode AL7 has a total of 1513 postcodes.
ONS Administrative Info
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Area | AL7 |
| Ward | Haldens Hollybush Howlands Panshanger Peartree Welwyn East |
| LTLA22 | Welwyn Hatfield |
| UTLA22 | Hertfordshire |
| Region | East of England |
| Country | England |
AL7 Crime Statstics
Crime rate over the last 12 Months
Crime rate by Month
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
AL7 Property Statstics
Sold House Prices over the last 12 Months
Sold House Prices by Month
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Flat | £247,500.00 | £240,000.00 - £255,000.00 | 2 |
| Terraced | £387,375.00 | £370,000.00 - £415,000.00 | 4 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Semi-Detached | £395,000.00 | £395,000.00 - £395,000.00 | 1 |
| Terraced | £390,000.00 | £350,000.00 - £430,000.00 | 2 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £531,500.00 | £428,000.00 - £635,000.00 | 2 |
| Flat | £225,000.00 | £225,000.00 - £225,000.00 | 1 |
| Terraced | £440,866.80 | £320,000.00 - £551,334.00 | 5 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £780,000.00 | £780,000.00 - £780,000.00 | 1 |
| Flat | £179,000.00 | £100,500.00 - £257,500.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £600,000.00 | £600,000.00 - £600,000.00 | 1 |
| Terraced | £428,000.00 | £375,000.00 - £465,000.00 | 6 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £730,000.00 | £730,000.00 - £730,000.00 | 2 |
| Flat | £244,700.00 | £208,000.00 - £310,000.00 | 10 |
| Semi-Detached | £417,142.86 | £375,000.00 - £460,000.00 | 7 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £540,000.00 | £540,000.00 - £540,000.00 | 1 |
| Flat | £187,250.00 | £119,000.00 - £267,500.00 | 4 |
| Semi-Detached | £478,333.33 | £250,000.00 - £592,500.00 | 3 |
| Terraced | £393,000.00 | £365,000.00 - £435,000.00 | 5 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £650,000.00 | £515,000.00 - £750,000.00 | 5 |
| Flat | £207,833.33 | £109,500.00 - £267,500.00 | 6 |
| Semi-Detached | £508,473.75 | £372,500.00 - £638,000.00 | 12 |
| Terraced | £386,170.83 | £257,000.00 - £550,000.00 | 17 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £525,000.00 | £525,000.00 - £525,000.00 | 1 |
| Flat | £282,000.00 | £282,000.00 - £282,000.00 | 1 |
| Other | £2,519,254.00 | £2,519,254.00 - £2,519,254.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £414,000.00 | £414,000.00 - £414,000.00 | 1 |
| Terraced | £370,000.00 | £290,000.00 - £450,000.00 | 2 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £510,000.00 | £510,000.00 - £510,000.00 | 1 |
| Flat | £228,300.00 | £122,500.00 - £329,000.00 | 5 |
| Semi-Detached | £471,716.67 | £430,150.00 - £510,000.00 | 3 |
| Terraced | £460,812.50 | £404,000.00 - £575,000.00 | 8 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £692,500.00 | £620,000.00 - £765,000.00 | 2 |
| Flat | £266,281.25 | £140,000.00 - £595,500.00 | 8 |
| Other | £3,940,000.00 | £200,000.00 - £7,680,000.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £485,125.00 | £365,000.00 - £626,000.00 | 4 |
| Terraced | £408,333.33 | £310,000.00 - £515,000.00 | 6 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £647,500.00 | £620,000.00 - £675,000.00 | 2 |
| Flat | £236,750.00 | £85,000.00 - £335,000.00 | 6 |
| Other | £850,000.00 | £850,000.00 - £850,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £450,000.00 | £450,000.00 - £450,000.00 | 1 |
| Terraced | £437,961.15 | £220,000.00 - £635,000.00 | 13 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £504,300.00 | £333,000.00 - £706,000.00 | 5 |
| Flat | £308,561.11 | £122,500.00 - £384,000.00 | 10 |
| Semi-Detached | £345,000.00 | £250,000.00 - £490,000.00 | 3 |
| Terraced | £399,000.00 | £270,000.00 - £445,000.00 | 6 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Flat | £216,714.29 | £150,000.00 - £307,000.00 | 7 |
| Semi-Detached | £418,400.00 | £305,000.00 - £512,000.00 | 5 |
| Terraced | £333,610.78 | £223,666.00 - £540,000.00 | 10 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £632,500.00 | £550,000.00 - £715,000.00 | 4 |
| Flat | £197,272.73 | £80,000.00 - £269,500.00 | 11 |
| Other | £1,000,000.00 | £1,000,000.00 - £1,000,000.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £553,750.00 | £435,000.00 - £625,000.00 | 8 |
| Terraced | £411,116.67 | £300,000.00 - £526,000.00 | 30 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £467,500.00 | £400,000.00 - £535,000.00 | 2 |
| Flat | £261,250.00 | £120,000.00 - £345,000.00 | 4 |
| Semi-Detached | £400,000.00 | £400,000.00 - £400,000.00 | 1 |
| Terraced | £396,388.89 | £285,000.00 - £485,000.00 | 9 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Flat | £260,000.00 | £260,000.00 - £260,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £519,500.00 | £519,500.00 - £519,500.00 | 1 |
| Terraced | £502,000.00 | £502,000.00 - £502,000.00 | 1 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £665,000.00 | £665,000.00 - £665,000.00 | 1 |
| Flat | £249,000.00 | £200,000.00 - £327,000.00 | 8 |
| Other | £200,000.00 | £200,000.00 - £200,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £416,666.67 | £250,000.00 - £500,000.00 | 4 |
| Terraced | £407,750.00 | £210,000.00 - £603,500.00 | 19 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £650,500.00 | £500,000.00 - £800,000.00 | 4 |
| Flat | £222,147.36 | £80,500.00 - £278,000.00 | 11 |
| Other | £275,000.00 | £250,000.00 - £300,000.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £457,000.00 | £310,000.00 - £625,000.00 | 7 |
| Terraced | £418,212.50 | £340,000.00 - £560,000.00 | 12 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Flat | £225,967.65 | £86,450.00 - £370,000.00 | 17 |
| Semi-Detached | £447,478.33 | £380,000.00 - £490,000.00 | 6 |
| Terraced | £433,366.39 | £280,500.00 - £605,000.00 | 18 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £917,500.00 | £715,000.00 - £1,120,000.00 | 2 |
| Flat | £316,446.43 | £94,500.00 - £410,000.00 | 15 |
| Other | £85,000.00 | £85,000.00 - £85,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £462,500.00 | £360,000.00 - £570,000.00 | 4 |
| Terraced | £436,422.16 | £322,000.00 - £500,000.00 | 19 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £658,555.56 | £500,000.00 - £785,000.00 | 9 |
| Flat | £253,704.17 | £91,950.00 - £368,000.00 | 12 |
| Other | £660,000.00 | £660,000.00 - £660,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £403,000.00 | £375,000.00 - £431,000.00 | 2 |
| Terraced | £420,605.26 | £338,000.00 - £615,000.00 | 19 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £595,000.00 | £595,000.00 - £595,000.00 | 1 |
| Flat | £243,000.00 | £81,250.00 - £355,000.00 | 14 |
| Other | £430,000.00 | £430,000.00 - £430,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £497,300.00 | £395,000.00 - £600,000.00 | 6 |
| Terraced | £429,173.08 | £250,000.00 - £540,000.00 | 15 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £540,000.00 | £540,000.00 - £540,000.00 | 1 |
| Flat | £232,180.56 | £105,000.00 - £340,000.00 | 18 |
| Other | £7,147,598.00 | £595,000.00 - £13,700,196.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £542,500.00 | £495,000.00 - £590,000.00 | 2 |
| Terraced | £433,282.14 | £372,000.00 - £576,000.00 | 14 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £775,000.00 | £775,000.00 - £775,000.00 | 1 |
| Flat | £321,527.78 | £87,500.00 - £418,000.00 | 19 |
| Semi-Detached | £400,400.00 | £340,000.00 - £475,000.00 | 5 |
| Terraced | £386,167.00 | £210,000.00 - £513,000.00 | 11 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £578,000.00 | £506,000.00 - £650,000.00 | 2 |
| Flat | £221,850.00 | £80,500.00 - £290,000.00 | 10 |
| Semi-Detached | £450,000.00 | £450,000.00 - £450,000.00 | 1 |
| Terraced | £429,600.00 | £365,000.00 - £545,000.00 | 7 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £601,162.50 | £512,500.00 - £770,000.00 | 6 |
| Flat | £251,750.00 | £184,000.00 - £290,000.00 | 17 |
| Semi-Detached | £495,134.17 | £450,000.00 - £570,000.00 | 6 |
| Terraced | £435,767.50 | £325,000.00 - £575,000.00 | 22 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £653,600.00 | £450,000.00 - £775,000.00 | 5 |
| Flat | £221,766.33 | £102,000.00 - £278,000.00 | 12 |
| Other | £1,000,000.00 | £1,000,000.00 - £1,000,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £451,300.00 | £347,000.00 - £570,000.00 | 7 |
| Terraced | £422,918.40 | £282,236.00 - £522,000.00 | 21 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £720,000.00 | £720,000.00 - £720,000.00 | 1 |
| Flat | £211,071.43 | £150,000.00 - £290,000.00 | 14 |
| Semi-Detached | £503,077.15 | £367,000.00 - £632,000.00 | 12 |
| Terraced | £386,590.91 | £332,000.00 - £450,000.00 | 11 |
Schools
| Name | Pupils | Age | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ludwick Nursery SchoolNursery, Outstanding | 171 | 2-5 | AL73RP |
| Holwell Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 398 | 5-11 | AL73RP |
| Creswick Primary & Nursery SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 430 | 4-11 | AL74FL |
| Panshanger Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 230 | 3-11 | AL71QY |
| Commonswood Primary & Nursery SchoolPrimary, Good | 446 | 4-11 | AL74RU |
| Our Lady Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 191 | 4-11 | AL73TF |
| The Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 203 | 3-11 | AL71PG |
| Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary, Good | 428 | 2-11 | AL73JP |
| Waterside AcademyPrimary, Good | 182 | 3-11 | AL71NZ |
| Springmead Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 293 | 3-11 | AL72HB |
| Ridgeway AcademySecondary, Requires improvement | 897 | 11-18 | AL72AF |
| Peartree Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | None | 5-11 | AL73XW |
| Watchlytes Primary SchoolPrimary, Inadequate | None | 3-11 | AL72AZ |
Amenities
- Herts Sweets, AL7 1BH
- Simmons (Bakers) Ltd, AL7 3PP
- The Little Shop, AL7 4HJ
- Boots Pharmacy, AL7 3XW
- Bon Bon Buffets, AL7 2QJ
- Homestead Court Hotel, AL7 4LX
- Valeside Catering, AL7 3UL
- Attimore Hall, AL7 2AD
- Peartree Inn, AL7 4JJ
- Shamrock Club, AL7 2AD
- The Bakehouse, AL7 1HH
- The Chieftain, AL7 3JF
- Bennetthay Ltd @ Ocado, AL7 1LY
- Get Golfing Trading Ltd, AL7 4TY
- Norton Gym, AL7 1JR
- Picnic, AL7 1RR
- Artizian Catering-Roche Products Ltd, AL7 1TW
- Aldi, AL7 1HH
- Lidl, AL7 2BQ
- Morrisons, AL7 1RY
- Tesco, AL7 2BQ
- Tesco, AL7 1TW
- Burrito Grill/Sushi and Shakes, AL7 4PH
- Fat Jacks / Downtown Pizza, AL7 2BH
- Golden Valley Chinese Takeaway, AL7 3XW
- Green Garden Chinese Takeaway, AL7 3PP
- Kebab & Fishermans Net, AL7 1DD
- Hertfordshire County Council, AL7 3SF
- Jubilee House, AL7 3HX
- Oakview Lodge Care Home, AL7 4DT
- Quantum Care Ltd, AL7 2FF
- Valeside Catering, AL7 4GN
- L'incontro, AL7 1FS
- Food Rescue Hub CIC, AL7 2AD
- Tiki Tonga, AL7 1EW
- Tings 'n Wings, AL7 1JD
- Aspens Services Ltd, AL7 2AF
- Chartwells, AL7 1NZ
- Commonswood School, AL7 4RU
- Creswick Primary and Nursery School, AL7 4FL
- Hardings Nursery & Pre-School, AL7 2HB
- Amazon UK Services Ltd, AL7 1LT
- BoroughBox Ltd, AL7 1FS
- Capital Health Ltd, AL7 1AU
- FodaBox Ltd, AL7 1FS
- Wiltshire Farm Foods, AL7 1SB
- Couzens Bakery, AL7 1DD
- Grupo Bimbo UK Ltd, AL7 1LA
- London Football Catering, AL7 1TA
- Annabel School, AL7 1DH
- Attimore Barn Pre-School, AL7 2AD
- Christchurch Baptist Church, AL7 1BW
- Eat Lunch, AL7 1BJ