AL7 1BQ is a sought-after residential area located 0.7km from Panshanger in Welwyn Garden City. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Haldens ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.
This is 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.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 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 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00121425 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AL7 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AL7 1BQ.
293
42
£ 50,600 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL7 1BQ 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. AL7 1BQ's low deprivation rank, 66% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL7 1BQ. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL7 1BQ has low crime rates — 29 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
Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School
Watchlytes Primary School
Ludwick Nursery School
Holwell Primary School
The Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Peartree Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Morrisons Petrol Filling Station0.6 km
- Londis Eastbridge0.6 km
- The Liquor Booze Barn Ltd0.9 km
- Wickes0.8 km
- Majestic Wine0.9 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Valeside Catering0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Attimore Hall0.4 km
- Shamrock Club0.4 km
- The Bakehouse0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue Service0.4 km
- PW Gates0.2 km
- Tewin Road Cafe0.5 km
- Taylor Mammon and Nathan Ltd0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons0.6 km
- Aldi0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Fat Jacks / Downtown Pizza0.5 km
- Masterchef and Shakes0.8 km
- Megna Indian Take Away0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Welwyn0.7 km
- Welwyn Garden City1.1 km
- Welwyn North2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Watchmead0.2 km
- Watchmead0.3 km
- Westly Wood0.3 km
- Brownfields0.3 km
- Fire Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: AL71BQ · Data under Open Government Licence