Postcode Analysis Welwyn Hatfield, East of England

BESSEMER ROAD, AL7 1AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BESSEMER ROAD, AL7 1AA.

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Population

217

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

78%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL7 1AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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1/10
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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. AL7 1AA combines 78% economic activity with a 32-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.

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

AL7 1AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bessemer Road, 0.7km from Haldens in Welwyn Garden City. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Peartree ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.

This is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. Employment levels are high (68% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for AL7 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00190264 (shared with 477 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 AL7 1AA. The average age is 32.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.3%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean9.6%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

78%Active
FT: 68%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around AL7 1AA is moderate at 63 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences30
Anti-social behaviour22
Shoplifting19
Vehicle crime9
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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Panshanger Primary School

Good230 pupils1.0 km
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Peartree Primary School

Good1.0 km
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Templewood Primary School

Requires Improvement229 pupils1.1 km
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The Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils1.1 km
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Ludwick Nursery School

Outstanding171 pupils1.2 km
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Holwell Primary School

Good398 pupils1.2 km
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Ridgeway Academy

Requires Improvement897 pupils1.2 km
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Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School

Good428 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Artizian Catering-Roche Products Ltd0.4 km
  • The Great Wall Chinese Restaurant1.0 km
  • Bedtime Beers Ltd0.8 km
  • Cafe Nero0.8 km
  • Cote Brasserie0.9 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • Aldi0.2 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Cheers & Beers Ltd0.8 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Hotel Chocolat0.7 km
  • Londis Eastbridge0.3 km
  • Simmons (Bakers) Ltd0.8 km
  • + 17 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Valeside Catering0.7 km
  • Welwyn Garden City Travelodge0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Doctors Tonic1.0 km
  • The Two Willows0.9 km
  • The Bakehouse0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Burger King0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Masterchef and Shakes0.6 km
  • Megna Indian Take Away0.3 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Welwyn0.3 km
  • Welwyn Garden City0.6 km
  • Welwyn North2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Royal Mail Depot0.1 km
  • Royal Mail Depot0.1 km
  • Aldi0.2 km
  • Aldi0.2 km
  • Business Parks South0.3 km