Postcode Analysis East Hertfordshire, East of England

TEWIN WATER, AL6 0BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TEWIN WATER, AL6 0BW.

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Population

382

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 57,200 /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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Index Insight: AL6 0BW 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.

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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, AL6 0BW combines high owner-occupation (93%), strong property values (£795k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £795k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 27.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

AL6 0BW is a sought-after residential area on Tewin Water, 1.0km from Digswell Water in Tewin. Administratively it sits within Hertford Rural South ward and the North East Hertfordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in AL6, AL6 0BW 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. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 93% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £795k, up 27.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for AL6 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00119295 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL6 0BW. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.3%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 710,000

2 sales · Mean £ 710,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

AL6 0BW has low crime rates — 17 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.

Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Other crime1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Waterside Academy

Good182 pupils0.5 km
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The Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils0.6 km
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St John's CofE Primary School

Good227 pupils0.8 km
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Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School

Good205 pupils1.4 km
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Panshanger Primary School

Good230 pupils1.5 km
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Ridgeway Academy

Requires Improvement897 pupils1.5 km
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Springmead Primary School

Good293 pupils1.6 km
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Tewin Cowper Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good179 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Digswell Water B&B0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • The Great Wall Chinese Restaurant0.9 km
  • Pizza Hut0.9 km
  • Raj Garden Tandoori Indian Restaurant0.9 km
  • The View0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Nisa Local0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Sheldan Inn0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Kebab & Fishermans Net0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Welwyn North1.3 km
  • Welwyn1.5 km
  • Welwyn Garden City2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Robin Mead0.5 km