AL7 1DA is a safe, established residential area on Blythway Houses, 0.1km from Haldens in Welwyn Garden City. Administratively it sits within Welwyn East ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, AL7 1DA is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for AL7 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00121417 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLYTHWAY HOUSES, AL7 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLYTHWAY HOUSES, AL7 1DA.
346
39
£ 50,600 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL7 1DA 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.
Area Character
With 40% social renting, AL7 1DA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL7 1DA. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 194,000
5 sales · Mean £ 185,900
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL7 1DA has low crime rates — 36 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
Waterside Academy
The Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School
St John's CofE Primary School
Homerswood Primary and Nursery School
Templewood Primary School
Panshanger Primary School
Ridgeway Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Digswell Water B&B0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Hedgehog0.9 km
- The Bakehouse0.6 km
- The Sheldan Inn0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Artizian Catering-Roche Products Ltd0.5 km
- Hakalok Restaurant0.9 km
- The Great Wall Chinese Restaurant0.2 km
- Tewin Road Cafe0.8 km
- Busy Bees Nursery0.1 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- The Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- Nisa Local0.2 km
- Panshanger Express0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Kebab & Fishermans Net0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Welwyn0.5 km
- Welwyn Garden City1.3 km
- Welwyn North1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Blythway0.1 km
- Blythway0.1 km
- Kestrel Way0.2 km
- Kestrel Way0.2 km
- Shops0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: AL71DA · Data under Open Government Licence