Postcode Analysis Welwyn Hatfield, East of England

AL7 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AL7 1BQ.

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Population

293

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /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: AL7 1BQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. AL7 1BQ's low deprivation rank, 66% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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

AL7 1BQ is a sought-after residential area located 0.7km from Panshanger in Welwyn Garden City. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Haldens ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.

This is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 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 AL7 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00121425 (shared with 37 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 AL7 1BQ. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.8%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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

AL7 1BQ has low crime rates — 29 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 offences40
Anti-social behaviour26
Vehicle crime14
Criminal damage and arson8
Drugs8

school Local Schools

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Panshanger Primary School

Good230 pupils0.4 km
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Ridgeway Academy

Requires Improvement897 pupils0.5 km
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Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School

Good428 pupils0.7 km
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Watchlytes Primary School

Inadequate1.0 km
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Ludwick Nursery School

Outstanding171 pupils1.0 km
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Holwell Primary School

Good398 pupils1.0 km
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The Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils1.1 km
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Peartree Primary School

Good1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Morrisons Petrol Filling Station0.6 km
  • Londis Eastbridge0.6 km
  • The Liquor Booze Barn Ltd0.9 km
  • Wickes0.8 km
  • Majestic Wine0.9 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Valeside Catering0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Attimore Hall0.4 km
  • Shamrock Club0.4 km
  • The Bakehouse0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue Service0.4 km
  • PW Gates0.2 km
  • Tewin Road Cafe0.5 km
  • Taylor Mammon and Nathan Ltd0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons0.6 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Fat Jacks / Downtown Pizza0.5 km
  • Masterchef and Shakes0.8 km
  • Megna Indian Take Away0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Welwyn0.7 km
  • Welwyn Garden City1.1 km
  • Welwyn North2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Watchmead0.2 km
  • Watchmead0.3 km
  • Westly Wood0.3 km
  • Brownfields0.3 km
  • Fire Station0.4 km