AL8 6BY is an active urban area located 0.2km 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 Handside ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.
AL8 6BY is an older retirement area, many residents well beyond working age. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents here average 78 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover.
Safety: Crime rates are high (151 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for AL8 6BY are sourced from Output Area E00121455 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AL8 6BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AL8 6BY.
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£ 56,800 /yr
6%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL8 6BY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
AL8 6BY has a significant social housing presence — 89% 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 AL8 6BY. The average age is 78.3. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near AL8 6BY are high at 151 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
Applecroft School
Peartree Primary School
Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School
Homerswood Primary and Nursery School
Ludwick Nursery School
Holwell Primary School
Our Lady Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Artizian Catering-Roche Products Ltd0.8 km
- Elehouse Cafe0.2 km
- Bedtime Beers Ltd0.5 km
- Cafe Nero0.4 km
- Cote Brasserie0.4 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Sainsburys0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Bakehouse0.7 km
- The Doctors Tonic0.6 km
- The Two Willows0.4 km
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- College Lane Premier Shop0.2 km
- Cheers & Beers Ltd0.4 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.5 km
- Londis Eastbridge1.0 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Burger King0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Megna Indian Take Away0.9 km
- Subway0.4 km
- Regal Fish & Chips0.4 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Welwyn Garden City Travelodge0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Welwyn Garden City0.6 km
- Welwyn1.0 km
- Welwyn North2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Campus West0.1 km
- Campus East0.1 km
- John Lewis0.2 km
- John Lewis0.2 km
- Pentley Park0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: AL86BY · Data under Open Government Licence