Postcode Analysis Welwyn Hatfield, East of England

HAZEL CLOSE, AL6 0DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAZEL CLOSE, AL6 0DJ.

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Population

366

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 68,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL6 0DJ 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.

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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. AL6 0DJ's low deprivation rank, 87% ownership, and £705k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £705k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

AL6 0DJ is a sought-after residential area on Hazel Close, 0.2km from Digswell in Welwyn Garden City. Administratively it sits within Welwyn East ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.

For serious buyers, AL6 0DJ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £705k. 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 0DJ are sourced from Output Area E00121720 (shared with 10 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 0DJ. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 705,000

2 sales · Mean £ 705,000

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

AL6 0DJ has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour11
Burglary4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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St John's CofE Primary School

Good227 pupils0.7 km
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Homerswood Primary and Nursery School

Good220 pupils0.9 km
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Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School

Good205 pupils0.9 km
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Knightsfield School

Outstanding57 pupils0.9 km
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Monk's Walk School

Good1375 pupils1.2 km
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Waterside Academy

Good182 pupils1.3 km
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Tenterfield Nursery School

Outstanding69 pupils1.3 km
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Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Lokkelebery Vineyard1.0 km
  • Welwyn North Stores0.3 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Digswell Water B&B0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Cowper Arms0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Welwyn North0.3 km
  • Welwyn1.9 km
  • Welwyn Garden City2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Station Road0.2 km
  • Welwyn North Rail Station0.3 km
  • Welwyn North Rail Station0.3 km
  • Station Road0.3 km
  • Welwyn North Railway Station0.3 km