AL6 0BB is a sought-after residential area on St Ives Close, 0.2km from Digswell Water in Welwyn Garden City. Administratively it sits within Welwyn East ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.
For serious buyers, AL6 0BB is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £743k, up 35.0% year-on-year. 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 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00121709 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST IVES CLOSE, AL6 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST IVES CLOSE, AL6 0BB.
318
46
£ 68,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL6 0BB 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. AL6 0BB's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership, and £743k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £743k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 35.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL6 0BB. 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
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
Detached
£ 867,500
6 sales · Mean £ 908,833
Semi-Detached
£ 626,250
2 sales · Mean £ 626,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL6 0BB has low crime rates — 20 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.
school Local Schools
St John's CofE Primary School
Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School
Homerswood Primary and Nursery School
Waterside Academy
Knightsfield School
Monk's Walk School
The Holy Family Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Digswell Water B&B0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Hedgehog1.0 km
- The Cowper Arms0.4 km
- The Sheldan Inn1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Hakalok Restaurant1.0 km
- The Great Wall Chinese Restaurant1.0 km
- Hoy Che1.0 km
- Pizza Hut1.0 km
- Raj Garden Tandoori Indian Restaurant1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Food1.0 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
- Nisa Local1.0 km
- Welwyn North Stores0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Kebab & Fishermans Net1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Welwyn North0.4 km
- Welwyn1.6 km
- Welwyn Garden City2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Tewinwater Park0.1 km
- Welwyn North Railway Station0.3 km
- Welwyn North Rail Station0.3 km
- Welwyn North Railway Station0.3 km
- Welwyn North Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: AL60BB · Data under Open Government Licence