AL7 1FE is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km from Sherrardspark in Welwyn Garden City. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Peartree ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.
Day-to-day life in AL7 1FE has the character of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. With an average age of just 28, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (204 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for AL7 1FE are sourced from Output Area E00190274 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AL7 1FE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AL7 1FE.
206
28
£ 46,200 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL7 1FE 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
AL7 1FE has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL7 1FE. The average age is 27.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near AL7 1FE are high at 204 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Peartree Primary School
Templewood Primary School
Holwell Primary School
Ludwick Nursery School
Panshanger Primary School
Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School
Our Lady Catholic Primary School
The Holy Family Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Artizian Catering-Roche Products Ltd0.4 km
- Bebo Cafe0.4 km
- Cafe Trio0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- KFC0.7 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Sainsburys0.9 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
- Aldi0.2 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Majestic Wine0.5 km
- Boots Pharmacy0.9 km
- Blacks0.5 km
- Boots Pharmacy0.5 km
- Grape Tree0.5 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Welwyn Garden City Travelodge0.6 km
- Valeside Catering0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Two Willows0.6 km
- The Doctors Tonic0.7 km
- The Bakehouse0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Regal Fish & Chips0.4 km
- WGC Grill and Pizza0.6 km
- Burger King0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Golden Valley Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Welwyn Garden City0.4 km
- Welwyn0.5 km
- Welwyn North2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Aldi0.1 km
- Royal Mail Depot0.2 km
- Aldi0.2 km
- Royal Mail Depot0.2 km
- Broadwater Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: AL71FE · Data under Open Government Licence