AL6 0AZ is a sought-after residential area on Acorn Glade, 0.7km from Harmer Green in Welwyn Garden City. Administratively it sits within Welwyn East ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in AL6, AL6 0AZ offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for AL6 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00121708 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ACORN GLADE, AL6 0AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ACORN GLADE, AL6 0AZ.
334
45
£ 68,300 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL6 0AZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, AL6 0AZ combines high owner-occupation (87%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL6 0AZ. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL6 0AZ has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St John's CofE Primary School
Oaklands Primary School
Knightsfield School
Homerswood Primary and Nursery School
Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Lokkelebery Vineyard0.9 km
- Welwyn North Stores0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Cowper Arms0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Welwyn North0.5 km
- Welwyn2.5 km
- Welwyn Garden City3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Mornington0.4 km
- Mornington0.4 km
- New Road0.4 km
- New Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: AL60AZ · Data under Open Government Licence