Postcode Analysis Welwyn Hatfield, East of England

LYTTON GARDENS, AL8 6EG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYTTON GARDENS, AL8 6EG.

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Population

278

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 56,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL8 6EG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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8/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

AL8 6EG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £750k, 72% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £750k.

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

AL8 6EG is a well-regarded residential area on Lytton Gardens, 0.5km from Handside in Welwyn Garden City. Administratively it sits within Handside ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in AL8, AL8 6EG offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 72% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 121 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £750k.

Census 2021 statistics for AL8 6EG are sourced from Output Area E00121446 (shared with 12 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 AL8 6EG. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.5%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 719,000

6 sales · Mean £ 702,166

Semi-Detached

£ 540,000

1 sales · Mean £ 540,000

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

Crime around AL8 6EG is above average at 121 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.

Anti-social behaviour183
Violence and sexual offences129
Shoplifting96
Criminal damage and arson40
Public order28

school Local Schools

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Peartree Primary School

Good0.6 km
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Applecroft School

Outstanding447 pupils0.7 km
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Our Lady Catholic Primary School

Good191 pupils0.8 km
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Ludwick Nursery School

Outstanding171 pupils1.0 km
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Holwell Primary School

Good398 pupils1.0 km
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Stanborough School

Good1103 pupils1.1 km
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Lakeside School

Outstanding87 pupils1.2 km
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Creswick Primary & Nursery School

Requires Improvement430 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • Elehouse Cafe0.8 km
  • Bedtime Beers Ltd0.4 km
  • Body & Soul Cafe, Christchurch Baptist0.3 km
  • Cafe Nero0.5 km
  • Cote Brasserie0.5 km
  • + 26 more
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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • College Lane Premier Shop0.8 km
  • Cheers & Beers Ltd0.5 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Hotel Chocolat0.4 km
  • Londis Eastbridge0.9 km
  • + 19 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Valeside Catering0.8 km
  • Welwyn Garden City Travelodge0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Stanborough Beefeater & Premier Inn0.6 km
  • The Doctors Tonic0.2 km
  • The Two Willows0.5 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Sainsburys0.7 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Burger King0.4 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Golden Valley Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Masterchef and Shakes0.8 km
  • Megna Indian Take Away1.0 km
  • + 3 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 Rd0.2 km
  • Sainsburys0.3 km
  • Church Road0.4 km
  • Welwyn Garden City Rail Station0.5 km