AL7 1EN is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km from Haldens in Welwyn Garden City. Administratively it sits within Haldens ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.
Day-to-day life in AL7 1EN has the character of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 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 1EN are sourced from Output Area E00121421 (shared with 48 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AL7 1EN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AL7 1EN.
367
40
£ 50,600 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 51% owner-occupation and average age 40, AL7 1EN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL7 1EN. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL7 1EN has low crime rates — 43 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
The Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Waterside Academy
Panshanger Primary School
Ridgeway Academy
St John's CofE Primary School
Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School
Homerswood Primary and Nursery School
Templewood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Artizian Catering-Roche Products Ltd0.6 km
- The Great Wall Chinese Restaurant0.4 km
- PW Gates0.9 km
- Tewin Road Cafe0.7 km
- Busy Bees Nursery0.4 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Londis Eastbridge1.0 km
- Nisa Local0.4 km
- Panshanger Express0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Megna Indian Take Away1.0 km
- Kebab & Fishermans Net0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Bakehouse0.7 km
- The Sheldan Inn0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Welwyn0.5 km
- Welwyn Garden City1.4 km
- Welwyn North1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Waterside0.1 km
- Lumbards0.3 km
- Mundells0.4 km
- Flexley Wood0.4 km
- Crookhams Hail and Ride0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: AL71EN · Data under Open Government Licence