AL7 1DP is a safe, established residential area on Rosedale, 0.4km from Digswell Water in Welwyn Garden City. Administratively it sits within Welwyn East ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £430k.
Census 2021 statistics for AL7 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00121431 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROSEDALE, AL7 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROSEDALE, AL7 1DP.
297
41
£ 50,600 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL7 1DP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. AL7 1DP's 69% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £430k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL7 1DP. The average age is 41.2. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 430,000
2 sales · Mean £ 430,000
Detached
£ 412,500
2 sales · Mean £ 412,500
Terraced
£ 370,000
1 sales · Mean £ 370,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL7 1DP has low crime rates — 26 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
St John's CofE Primary School
Waterside Academy
Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School
Homerswood Primary and Nursery School
The Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Knightsfield School
Templewood Primary School
Monk's Walk School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Digswell Water B&B0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Hedgehog0.8 km
- The Cowper Arms0.9 km
- The Sheldan Inn0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Hakalok Restaurant0.8 km
- The Great Wall Chinese Restaurant0.4 km
- Busy Bees Nursery0.7 km
- Hoy Che0.8 km
- Pizza Hut0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
- Nisa Local0.4 km
- Welwyn North Stores0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Kebab & Fishermans Net0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Welwyn North0.9 km
- Welwyn1.1 km
- Welwyn Garden City1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Nursery Hill0.2 km
- Nursery Hill0.3 km
- Sloansway0.3 km
- Shops0.4 km
- Shops0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: AL71DP · Data under Open Government Licence