AL8 6AE is an active urban area located 0.3km from Sherrardspark in Welwyn Garden City. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Handside ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.
Day-to-day life in AL8 6AE has the character of a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are high (297 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for AL8 6AE are sourced from Output Area E00190322 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AL8 6AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AL8 6AE.
164
52
£ 56,800 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL8 6AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
AL8 6AE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 42% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL8 6AE. The average age is 52.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near AL8 6AE are high at 297 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Templewood Primary School
Peartree Primary School
Applecroft School
Ludwick Nursery School
Holwell Primary School
Our Lady Catholic Primary School
Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School
Homerswood Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Artizian Catering-Roche Products Ltd0.7 km
- Elehouse Cafe0.1 km
- Taylor Mammon and Nathan Ltd1.0 km
- Bedtime Beers Ltd0.3 km
- Body & Soul Cafe, Christchurch Baptist0.9 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Sainsburys0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Bakehouse0.6 km
- The Doctors Tonic0.5 km
- The Two Willows0.2 km
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- College Lane Premier Shop0.1 km
- Cheers & Beers Ltd0.2 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.3 km
- Londis Eastbridge0.7 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Valeside Catering0.9 km
- Welwyn Garden City Travelodge0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Burger King0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Golden Valley Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Masterchef and Shakes0.8 km
- Megna Indian Take Away0.7 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Welwyn Garden City0.4 km
- Welwyn0.9 km
- Welwyn North2.4 km
Bus Stops
- John Lewis0.1 km
- John Lewis0.1 km
- Campus East0.1 km
- Waitrose0.1 km
- Waitrose0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: AL86AE · Data under Open Government Licence