AL6 0BS is a sought-after residential area located 0.5km from Digswell in Welwyn Garden City. Administratively it sits within Sherrards ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in AL6, AL6 0BS offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 92% 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 6 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 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00121658 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AL6 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AL6 0BS.
330
44
£ 58,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL6 0BS 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.
Area Character
AL6 0BS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL6 0BS. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL6 0BS has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Knightsfield School
Monk's Walk School
Homerswood Primary and Nursery School
Tenterfield Nursery School
Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School
St John's CofE Primary School
Templewood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Majestic Wine Warehouse1.0 km
- Monsoon1.0 km
- BP Garage0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- Welwyn North Stores1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Sawbridgeworth Football Club1.0 km
- Welwyn Sports & Social Club0.9 km
- The Cowper Arms0.9 km
- The White Hart0.9 km
- The Hedgehog0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Digswell Park Sports Association0.5 km
- Hoy Che0.9 km
- Hakalok Restaurant0.9 km
- The Meating Room @ The Steamer0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Welwyn North1.0 km
- Welwyn2.1 km
- Welwyn Garden City2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Sherrardswood School0.2 km
- Sherrardswood School0.2 km
- Pumping Station0.3 km
- Pumping Station0.3 km
- Digswell Park Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: AL60BS · Data under Open Government Licence