AL8 6DX is a mixed residential area on The Cloisters, 0.4km from Handside in Welwyn Garden City. Administratively it sits within Handside ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.
For families considering a move, AL8 6DX represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £210k.
Census 2021 statistics for AL8 6DX are sourced from Output Area E00121443 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE CLOISTERS, AL8 6DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CLOISTERS, AL8 6DX.
252
46
£ 56,800 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL8 6DX 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
AL8 6DX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL8 6DX. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 190,000
7 sales · Mean £ 206,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around AL8 6DX is above average at 97 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Applecroft School
Peartree Primary School
Our Lady Catholic Primary School
Ludwick Nursery School
Holwell Primary School
Stanborough School
Lakeside School
Templewood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Elehouse Cafe0.8 km
- Bedtime Beers Ltd0.4 km
- Body & Soul Cafe, Christchurch Baptist0.2 km
- Cafe Nero0.4 km
- Cote Brasserie0.5 km
- + 25 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- College Lane Premier Shop0.8 km
- Cheers & Beers Ltd0.4 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.5 km
- Shell Budgens Welwyn Garden0.6 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Valeside Catering0.9 km
- Welwyn Garden City Travelodge0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Stanborough Beefeater & Premier Inn0.6 km
- The Doctors Tonic0.2 km
- The Two Willows0.5 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.3 km
- Sainsburys0.6 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Burger King0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Golden Valley Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Masterchef and Shakes0.8 km
- Subway0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Welwyn Garden City0.5 km
- Welwyn1.4 km
- Welwyn North3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Birdcroft Rd0.1 km
- Barleycroft Rd0.1 km
- Church Road0.2 km
- Sainsburys0.3 km
- Farm Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: AL86DX · Data under Open Government Licence