AL7 1AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Welwyn Garden City in Welwyn Garden City. Administratively it sits within Peartree ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.
AL7 1AU 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. Employment levels are high (68% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for AL7 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00190264 (shared with 477 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AL7 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AL7 1AU.
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32
£ 46,200 /yr
78%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL7 1AU 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.
Area Character
AL7 1AU is a young, economically active community — 78% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 32, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL7 1AU. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around AL7 1AU is moderate at 70 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.
school Local Schools
Panshanger Primary School
Ridgeway Academy
Peartree Primary School
Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School
Ludwick Nursery School
Holwell Primary School
The Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Waterside Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Artizian Catering-Roche Products Ltd0.6 km
- Bedtime Beers Ltd0.9 km
- Cafe Nero1.0 km
- Fuhao1.0 km
- Geek Retreat Welwyn Garden City0.9 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- Morrisons1.0 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Cheers & Beers Ltd1.0 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.9 km
- Londis Eastbridge0.3 km
- Simmons (Bakers) Ltd1.0 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Valeside Catering0.7 km
- Welwyn Garden City Travelodge1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Attimore Hall0.8 km
- Shamrock Club0.8 km
- The Bakehouse0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Fat Jacks / Downtown Pizza0.9 km
- Golden Valley Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Masterchef and Shakes0.6 km
- Megna Indian Take Away0.3 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Welwyn0.3 km
- Welwyn Garden City0.8 km
- Welwyn North2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Tewin Road0.3 km
- Royal Mail Depot0.3 km
- Tewin Road0.3 km
- Royal Mail Depot0.3 km
- Bridge Road East0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: AL71AU · Data under Open Government Licence