Postcode Analysis Welwyn Hatfield, East of England

AL7 1EU House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

367

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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

Families dominate this postcode. With 51% owner-occupation and average age 40, AL7 1EU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

AL7 1EU is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km from Haldens 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.

Day-to-day life in AL7 1EU has the character of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 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 1EU are sourced from Output Area E00121421 (shared with 48 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 1EU. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.3%
Asian / British Asian6.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

AL7 1EU has low crime rates — 49 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 offences50
Anti-social behaviour28
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft9
Public order8

school Local Schools

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The Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils0.5 km
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Waterside Academy

Good182 pupils0.6 km
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Panshanger Primary School

Good230 pupils0.9 km
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St John's CofE Primary School

Good227 pupils1.0 km
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Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School

Good205 pupils1.0 km
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Ridgeway Academy

Requires Improvement897 pupils1.1 km
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Homerswood Primary and Nursery School

Good220 pupils1.3 km
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Templewood Primary School

Requires Improvement229 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Digswell Water B&B1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Artizian Catering-Roche Products Ltd0.6 km
  • The Great Wall Chinese Restaurant0.3 km
  • PW Gates0.9 km
  • Tewin Road Cafe0.7 km
  • Busy Bees Nursery0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Megna Indian Take Away1.0 km
  • Kebab & Fishermans Net0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Nisa Local0.3 km
  • Panshanger Express0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Bakehouse0.7 km
  • The Sheldan Inn0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Welwyn0.5 km
  • Welwyn Garden City1.3 km
  • Welwyn North1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Waterside0.2 km
  • Lumbards0.3 km
  • Blythway0.3 km
  • Blythway0.3 km
  • Flexley Wood0.3 km