Postcode Analysis Welwyn Hatfield, East of England

BROWNFIELDS, AL7 1AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROWNFIELDS, AL7 1AN.

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Population

293

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL7 1AN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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

AL7 1AN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 66% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

AL7 1AN is a sought-after residential area on Brownfields, 0.8km from Haldens in Welwyn Garden City. Administratively it sits within Haldens ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.

For serious buyers, AL7 1AN is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a business parks zone — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 66% 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 AL7 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00121425 (shared with 37 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 1AN. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.8%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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

AL7 1AN has low crime rates — 34 incidents 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 offences20
Anti-social behaviour14
Vehicle crime10
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Panshanger Primary School

Good230 pupils0.5 km
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Ridgeway Academy

Requires Improvement897 pupils0.7 km
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The Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils0.8 km
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Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School

Good428 pupils1.0 km
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Waterside Academy

Good182 pupils1.1 km
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Peartree Primary School

Good1.2 km
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Holwell Primary School

Good398 pupils1.2 km
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Ludwick Nursery School

Outstanding171 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Artizian Catering-Roche Products Ltd0.7 km
  • The Great Wall Chinese Restaurant0.9 km
  • Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue Service0.5 km
  • PW Gates0.3 km
  • Tewin Road Cafe0.3 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Morrisons0.8 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Morrisons Petrol Filling Station0.9 km
  • Londis Eastbridge0.6 km
  • The Liquor Booze Barn Ltd0.9 km
  • Wickes0.7 km
  • Majestic Wine0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Valeside Catering0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Attimore Hall0.7 km
  • Shamrock Club0.7 km
  • The Bakehouse0.6 km
  • The Sheldan Inn0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Fat Jacks / Downtown Pizza0.8 km
  • Masterchef and Shakes0.8 km
  • Megna Indian Take Away0.5 km
  • Kebab & Fishermans Net0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Welwyn0.4 km
  • Welwyn Garden City1.0 km
  • Welwyn North2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Brownfields0.1 km
  • Mundells0.2 km
  • The Moors0.3 km
  • Business Parks South0.4 km
  • Business Parks North0.4 km