AL6 0QJ is a sought-after residential area on Leonards Close, 0.4km from Oaklands in Oaklands. Administratively it sits within Welwyn West ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in AL6, AL6 0QJ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 94% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £700k. 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 0QJ are sourced from Output Area E00121696 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEONARDS CLOSE, AL6 0QJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEONARDS CLOSE, AL6 0QJ.
376
47
£ 68,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL6 0QJ 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 0QJ's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £700k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL6 0QJ. The average age is 47.0. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 717,500
2 sales · Mean £ 717,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL6 0QJ has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Oaklands Primary School
St Michael's Woolmer Green CofE VA Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Mardley Hill Deli0.8 km
- Gareth's Butchers Of Welwyn0.2 km
- Oaklands Post Office0.2 km
- Mardley Stores0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The North Star0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Busy Bees Nursery0.4 km
- Ocean Star0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Welwyn North2.2 km
- Knebworth2.6 km
- Welwyn4.2 km
Bus Stops
- The North Star PH0.2 km
- The North Star PH0.2 km
- Mardley Avenue0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: AL60QJ · Data under Open Government Licence