Postcode Analysis Welwyn Hatfield, East of England

FORDWICH ROAD, AL8 6EY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORDWICH ROAD, AL8 6EY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

349

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 56,800 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL8 6EY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. AL8 6EY's low deprivation rank, 87% ownership, and £759k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £759k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 27.5% year-on-year.

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

AL8 6EY is a sought-after residential area on Fordwich Road, 0.4km from Handside in Welwyn Garden City. Administratively it sits within Handside ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.

For serious buyers, AL8 6EY is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £759k, up 27.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for AL8 6EY are sourced from Output Area E00121449 (shared with 9 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 6EY. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.0%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed9.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 708,000

7 sales · Mean £ 702,589

Detached

£ 765,500

2 sales · Mean £ 765,500

Terraced

£ 583,750

2 sales · Mean £ 583,750

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

AL8 6EY has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences43
Anti-social behaviour21
Shoplifting10
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Applecroft School

Outstanding447 pupils0.6 km
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Our Lady Catholic Primary School

Good191 pupils0.7 km
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Peartree Primary School

Good0.7 km
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Stanborough School

Good1103 pupils0.9 km
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Lakeside School

Outstanding87 pupils1.0 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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Creswick Primary & Nursery School

Requires Improvement430 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Cheers & Beers Ltd0.8 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Hotel Chocolat0.8 km
  • Shell Budgens Welwyn Garden0.2 km
  • Simmons (Bakers) Ltd0.8 km
  • + 16 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Valeside Catering0.9 km
  • Welwyn Garden City Travelodge0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Stanborough Beefeater & Premier Inn0.3 km
  • The Doctors Tonic0.5 km
  • The Two Willows0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Bedtime Beers Ltd0.7 km
  • Body & Soul Cafe, Christchurch Baptist0.2 km
  • Cafe Nero0.8 km
  • Cote Brasserie0.8 km
  • Focolare Centre For Unity0.3 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Sainsburys0.9 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Burger King0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Golden Valley Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Masterchef and Shakes1.0 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Welwyn Garden City0.8 km
  • Welwyn1.7 km
  • Welwyn North3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Longcroft Green0.2 km
  • Longcroft Green0.3 km
  • Birdcroft Rd0.3 km
  • Barleycroft Rd0.3 km
  • Stanborough Close0.3 km