AL8 6AL is an active urban area on Howardsgate, 0.5km from Sherrardspark in Welwyn Garden City. Administratively it sits within Handside ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.
For families considering a move, AL8 6AL represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (246 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for AL8 6AL are sourced from Output Area E00121439 (shared with 48 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOWARDSGATE, AL8 6AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOWARDSGATE, AL8 6AL.
368
51
£ 56,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL8 6AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
AL8 6AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 72% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL8 6AL. The average age is 50.9. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near AL8 6AL are high at 246 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Templewood Primary School
Peartree Primary School
Applecroft School
Our Lady Catholic Primary School
Ludwick Nursery School
Holwell Primary School
Lakeside School
Stanborough School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Artizian Catering-Roche Products Ltd1.0 km
- Elehouse Cafe0.4 km
- Bedtime Beers Ltd0.2 km
- Body & Soul Cafe, Christchurch Baptist0.7 km
- Cafe Nero0.1 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Sainsburys0.3 km
- Waitrose0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Bakehouse0.8 km
- The Doctors Tonic0.2 km
- The Two Willows0.0 km
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- College Lane Premier Shop0.4 km
- Cheers & Beers Ltd0.1 km
- Greggs0.1 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.2 km
- Londis Eastbridge0.8 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Valeside Catering0.9 km
- Welwyn Garden City Travelodge0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Burger King0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Golden Valley Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Masterchef and Shakes0.8 km
- Megna Indian Take Away0.8 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Welwyn Garden City0.3 km
- Welwyn1.1 km
- Welwyn North2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Russellcroft Road0.1 km
- John Lewis0.2 km
- John Lewis0.2 km
- Sainsburys0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: AL86AL · Data under Open Government Licence