AL6 0BE is a sought-after residential area on Harmer Dell, 0.8km from Harmer Green 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 0BE offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — 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 24 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 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00121708 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARMER DELL, AL6 0BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARMER DELL, AL6 0BE.
334
45
£ 68,300 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL6 0BE 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
AL6 0BE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.0M, 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.0M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL6 0BE. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,035,000
2 sales · Mean £ 1,035,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL6 0BE has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St John's CofE Primary School
Waterside Academy
Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School
Homerswood Primary and Nursery School
Knightsfield School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Digswell Water B&B1.0 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Welwyn North Stores0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Cowper Arms0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Welwyn North0.4 km
- Welwyn2.3 km
- Welwyn Garden City3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Mornington0.2 km
- Mornington0.2 km
- New Road0.4 km
- New Road0.4 km
- Welwyn North Railway Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: AL60BE · Data under Open Government Licence