Postcode Analysis Welwyn Hatfield, East of England

HENSLEY CLOSE, AL6 9QD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HENSLEY CLOSE, AL6 9QD.

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Population

427

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 59,900 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: AL6 9QD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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9/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. AL6 9QD's low deprivation rank, 86% ownership, and £940k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £940k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

AL6 9QD is a sought-after residential area on Hensley Close, 0.2km from Danesbury in Welwyn. Administratively it sits within Welwyn West ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.

For serious buyers, AL6 9QD is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 86% 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £940k. 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 9QD are sourced from Output Area E00121712 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL6 9QD. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.8%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Detached

£ 940,000

1 sales · Mean £ 940,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

AL6 9QD has low crime rates — 4 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.

Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Public order1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Oaklands Primary School

Good194 pupils1.1 km
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Tenterfield Nursery School

Outstanding69 pupils1.2 km
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Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.7 km
  • The Cat Survival Trust0.8 km
  • Lokkelebery Vineyard1.0 km
  • XO Wine Merchants Ltd0.8 km
  • Monsoon0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Rose and Crown0.6 km
  • Sawbridgeworth Football Club0.7 km
  • The Wellington0.7 km
  • The White Hart0.8 km
  • White Horse0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Laura Kate0.7 km
  • The Lemon Plaice0.6 km
  • Taj Mahal0.8 km
  • Vita Ristorante0.8 km
  • Aqua Restaurant0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Welwyn North2.0 km
  • Welwyn3.7 km
  • Knebworth3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Carleton Rise0.4 km
  • The Vineyards0.4 km
  • Church Place0.4 km
  • The Vineyards0.5 km
  • Church Place0.5 km