AL7 1BJ is a sought-after residential area on Sutherland Court, 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 1BJ offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k. 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 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00121425 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SUTHERLAND COURT, AL7 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUTHERLAND COURT, AL7 1BJ.
293
42
£ 50,600 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL7 1BJ 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 1BJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £270k, 66% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL7 1BJ. 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
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 270,000
1 sales · Mean £ 270,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL7 1BJ has low crime rates — 44 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
Waterside Academy
Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School
Peartree Primary School
Holwell Primary School
Ludwick Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Artizian Catering-Roche Products Ltd0.6 km
- The Great Wall Chinese Restaurant0.9 km
- Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue Service0.6 km
- PW Gates0.4 km
- Tewin Road Cafe0.2 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Morrisons1.0 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Londis Eastbridge0.5 km
- The Liquor Booze Barn Ltd0.8 km
- Wickes0.6 km
- Majestic Wine0.8 km
- Little Orchards0.8 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Valeside Catering0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Attimore Hall0.8 km
- Shamrock Club0.8 km
- The Bakehouse0.5 km
- The Sheldan Inn0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Fat Jacks / Downtown Pizza0.9 km
- Masterchef and Shakes0.8 km
- Megna Indian Take Away0.4 km
- Kebab & Fishermans Net0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Welwyn0.2 km
- Welwyn Garden City0.9 km
- Welwyn North2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Mundells0.2 km
- Business Parks South0.2 km
- Brownfields0.3 km
- Business Parks North0.3 km
- Shire Park0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: AL71BJ · Data under Open Government Licence