AL6 0DU is a sought-after residential area on Station Road, 0.3km from Digswell 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 0DU offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. 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. 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £593k. 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 0DU are sourced from Output Area E00121720 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STATION ROAD, AL6 0DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION ROAD, AL6 0DU.
366
46
£ 68,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL6 0DU 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, AL6 0DU combines high owner-occupation (87%), strong property values (£593k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £593k 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 0DU. The average age is 45.7. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 215,000
1 sales · Mean £ 215,000
Detached
£ 782,500
4 sales · Mean £ 829,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL6 0DU has low crime rates — 15 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
Homerswood Primary and Nursery School
Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School
Knightsfield School
Monk's Walk School
Waterside Academy
Tenterfield Nursery School
Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Digswell Water B&B0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Hedgehog1.0 km
- The Cowper Arms0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Hakalok Restaurant1.0 km
- Hoy Che1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Food1.0 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
- Welwyn North Stores0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Welwyn North0.3 km
- Welwyn1.9 km
- Welwyn Garden City2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Station Road0.2 km
- Station Road0.2 km
- Welwyn North Rail Station0.3 km
- Welwyn North Rail Station0.3 km
- Welwyn North Railway Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: AL60DU · Data under Open Government Licence