AL9 is a postcode district in Welwyn Hatfield, East of England, covering 425 active and 188 retired postcodes.
The largest share of AL9 (19%) is characterised by a prosperous Indian community with high employment in professional sectors, alongside a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied (12%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes AL9 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in AL9 are around £1.1M, up 63.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across AL9 at 227 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 AL9 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
AL9 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the AL9 postcode area.
11,514
39
£ 49,367 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. AL9's low deprivation rank, 74% ownership, and £1.1M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £1.1M. Property prices are trending up 63.9% year-on-year.
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
The Ryde School
Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Brookmans Park Primary School
Chancellor's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Brookmans
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Aramark Ltd Hawkshead Campus Refectory
- Bengal Paradise
- Brookmans Park Golf Club
- Caffe Rosso
- Costa @ Next
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco
- The Co-operative Food
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Charcoal Grill
- Lotus Fish Bar
- New Dynasty / Noodle King
- The Pearl Fish Bar
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Brookmans Bakery
- Brookmans Family Butchers
- Brookmans Wines
- Drink King
- J R Hammersley And Son Fishmongers
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Miller & Carter
- The Cock O The North
- Eight Bells
- Hatfield Social Club
- Rose and Crown
- + 7 more
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