AL6 0DY is a sought-after residential area on Colyer Close, 0.4km from Digswell in Welwyn Garden City. Administratively it sits within Welwyn East ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.
For serious buyers, AL6 0DY is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £345k. 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 0DY are sourced from Output Area E00121707 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLYER CLOSE, AL6 0DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLYER CLOSE, AL6 0DY.
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44
£ 68,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL6 0DY 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 0DY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £345k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL6 0DY. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 315,850
4 sales · Mean £ 320,425
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL6 0DY has low crime rates — 18 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
Knightsfield School
Waterside Academy
Monk's Walk School
Tenterfield Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Digswell Water B&B0.6 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Welwyn North Stores0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Cowper Arms0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Welwyn North0.1 km
- Welwyn1.9 km
- Welwyn Garden City2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Welwyn North Rail Station0.1 km
- Welwyn North Rail Station0.1 km
- Welwyn North Railway Station0.1 km
- Welwyn North Railway Station0.1 km
- Station Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: AL60DY · Data under Open Government Licence