Area Analysis Welwyn Hatfield, East of England

AL9 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the AL9 postcode area.

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Population

11,514

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 49,367 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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6/10
family_restroomFamily
7/10
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5/10
workEmployment
8/10
diversity_3Diversity
6/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
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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.

home £1,105,833 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.9%
Asian / British Asian6.5%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences669
Anti-social behaviour602
Other theft314
Criminal damage and arson198
Vehicle crime190

school Local Schools

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The Ryde School

Good223 pupils
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Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School

Good95 pupils
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Good150 pupils
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Brookmans Park Primary School

Good347 pupils
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Chancellor's School

Good1214 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Brookmans
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Aramark Ltd Hawkshead Campus Refectory
  • Bengal Paradise
  • Brookmans Park Golf Club
  • Caffe Rosso
  • Costa @ Next
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco
  • The Co-operative Food
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Charcoal Grill
  • Lotus Fish Bar
  • New Dynasty / Noodle King
  • The Pearl Fish Bar
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Brookmans Bakery
  • Brookmans Family Butchers
  • Brookmans Wines
  • Drink King
  • J R Hammersley And Son Fishmongers
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Miller & Carter
  • The Cock O The North
  • Eight Bells
  • Hatfield Social Club
  • Rose and Crown
  • + 7 more