AL7 1AY is a sought-after residential area located 0.7km from Haldens in Welwyn Garden City. Administratively it sits within Haldens ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in AL7, AL7 1AY offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 47 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 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00121425 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AL7 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AL7 1AY.
293
42
£ 50,600 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL7 1AY 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.
Area Character
AL7 1AY 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. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL7 1AY. 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
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL7 1AY has low crime rates — 47 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.
school Local Schools
Panshanger Primary School
Ridgeway Academy
The Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Peartree Primary School
Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School
Waterside Academy
Holwell Primary School
Ludwick Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Artizian Catering-Roche Products Ltd0.5 km
- The Great Wall Chinese Restaurant0.9 km
- Bedtime Beers Ltd1.0 km
- Geek Retreat Welwyn Garden City1.0 km
- Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue Service0.6 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Aldi0.4 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Greggs1.0 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.9 km
- Londis Eastbridge0.4 km
- The Liquor Booze Barn Ltd0.7 km
- W H Smith0.9 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Valeside Catering0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Attimore Hall0.9 km
- Shamrock Club0.9 km
- The Bakehouse0.4 km
- The Sheldan Inn0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Fat Jacks / Downtown Pizza0.9 km
- Masterchef and Shakes0.7 km
- Megna Indian Take Away0.4 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Regal Fish & Chips0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Welwyn0.2 km
- Welwyn Garden City0.9 km
- Welwyn North2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Business Parks South0.2 km
- Mundells0.2 km
- Business Parks North0.3 km
- Royal Mail Depot0.3 km
- Brownfields0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: AL71AY · Data under Open Government Licence