AL7 is a postcode district in Welwyn Hatfield, East of England, covering 891 active and 523 retired postcodes.
The largest share of AL7 (20%) is characterised by a deprived but diverse community with strong neighbourhood identity, alongside a deprived but culturally rich area with significant ethnic diversity (17%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes AL7 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in AL7 are around £393k, down 0.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across AL7 at 290 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full AL7 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
AL7 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the AL7 postcode area.
36,886
39
£ 46,820 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
AL7 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 50% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £393k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Ludwick Nursery School
Holwell Primary School
Creswick Primary & Nursery School
Panshanger Primary School
Commonswood Primary & Nursery School
Our Lady Catholic Primary School
The Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Herts Sweets
- Simmons (Bakers) Ltd
- Boots Pharmacy
- Bon Bon Buffets
- Cole Green Wines
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Homestead Court Hotel
- Valeside Catering
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Bennetthay Ltd @ Ocado
- Get Golfing Trading Ltd
- Norton Gym
- Picnic
- Artizian Catering-Roche Products Ltd
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Burrito Grill/Sushi and Shakes
- Fat Jacks / Downtown Pizza
- Golden Valley Chinese Takeaway
- Green Garden Chinese Takeaway
- Kebab & Fishermans Net
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi
- Lidl
- Morrisons
- Tesco
- Tesco
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Attimore Hall
- Peartree Inn
- Shamrock Club
- The Bakehouse
- The Chieftain
- + 3 more
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Area Profile: AL7 · Data under Open Government Licence