Postcode Analysis Welwyn Hatfield, East of England

NEW ROAD, AL6 0AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW ROAD, AL6 0AN.

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Population

307

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 68,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL6 0AN 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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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
workEmployment
6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

AL6 0AN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £2.2M, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

home £2,175,000 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

AL6 0AN is a sought-after residential area on New Road, 0.6km from Harmer Green in Welwyn Garden City. Administratively it sits within Welwyn East ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.

For serious buyers, AL6 0AN is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 93% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £2.2M. 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 0AN are sourced from Output Area E00121718 (shared with 40 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 0AN. The average age is 50.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.4%
Asian / British Asian9.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 1,275,000

4 sales · Mean £ 1,512,500

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

AL6 0AN has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary6
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1

school Local Schools

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St John's CofE Primary School

Good227 pupils1.1 km
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Waterside Academy

Good182 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Welwyn North Stores0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Cowper Arms0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Welwyn North0.7 km
  • Welwyn2.4 km
  • Welwyn Garden City3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • New Road0.1 km
  • New Road0.1 km
  • Mornington0.2 km
  • Mornington0.3 km