AL6 is a postcode district in East Hertfordshire, East of England, covering 507 active and 149 retired postcodes.
The largest share of AL6 (22%) is characterised by a peaceful suburb where most residents are approaching or in retirement, alongside a prosperous Indian community with high employment in professional sectors (18%). A further 17% of the district is made up of a comfortable family suburb — semi-detached homes, good schools, low crime. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes AL6 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in AL6 are around £810k, down 0.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across AL6 at 146 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 45 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 AL6 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
AL6 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the AL6 postcode area.
12,426
45
£ 56,925 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
AL6 is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £810k, 81% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £810k.
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
Tenterfield Nursery School
Oaklands Primary School
Tewin Cowper Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St John's CofE Primary School
Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Tewin Bury Farm Hotel
- The Rose And Crown Tewin Limited
- Digswell Water B&B
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Robin Hood & Little John
- The Brocket Arms
- The Cowper Arms
- The North Star
- The Red Lion
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Deli Stop
- Taj Mahal
- Aqua Restaurant
- Sweet Herts @ Burnham Green Village Hall
- Busy Bees Nursery
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Tewin Stores
- The Country Bumpkin
- The Cat Survival Trust
- Gareth's Butchers Of Welwyn
- Katie's Bakery
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco
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Area Profile: AL6 · Data under Open Government Licence