Postcode Analysis Welwyn Hatfield, East of England

HARMER GREEN LANE, AL6 0AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARMER GREEN LANE, AL6 0AD.

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Population

318

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 68,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL6 0AD 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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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, AL6 0AD combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£1.0M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.0M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

AL6 0AD is a sought-after residential area on Harmer Green Lane, 0.1km from Digswell Water in Welwyn Garden City. Administratively it sits within Welwyn East ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in AL6, AL6 0AD offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 89% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.0M. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for AL6 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00121709 (shared with 24 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 AL6 0AD. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.3%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed6.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 1,012,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,012,000

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

AL6 0AD has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour10
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Robbery1

school Local Schools

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St John's CofE Primary School

Good227 pupils0.2 km
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Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School

Good205 pupils0.7 km
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Waterside Academy

Good182 pupils0.8 km
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Homerswood Primary and Nursery School

Good220 pupils0.9 km
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The Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils1.2 km
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Knightsfield School

Outstanding57 pupils1.3 km
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Monk's Walk School

Good1375 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Nisa Local0.8 km
  • Welwyn North Stores0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Cowper Arms0.5 km
  • The Sheldan Inn0.8 km
  • The Hedgehog1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Hoy Che1.0 km
  • Pizza Hut0.8 km
  • Raj Garden Tandoori Indian Restaurant0.8 km
  • Hakalok Restaurant1.0 km
  • The Great Wall Chinese Restaurant0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Kebab & Fishermans Net0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Digswell Water B&B0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Welwyn North0.5 km
  • Welwyn1.5 km
  • Welwyn Garden City2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Tewinwater Park0.0 km
  • Welwyn North Railway Station0.4 km
  • Welwyn North Railway Station0.4 km
  • Welwyn North Rail Station0.4 km
  • Welwyn North Rail Station0.4 km