Postcode Analysis Welwyn Hatfield, East of England

HOWARDSGATE, AL8 6BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOWARDSGATE, AL8 6BQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

112

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 56,800 /yr

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Employed

72%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: AL8 6BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

AL8 6BQ has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

AL8 6BQ is an active urban area on Howardsgate, 0.6km from Sherrardspark in Welwyn Garden City. Administratively it sits within Handside ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, AL8 6BQ is a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (288 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £282k.

Census 2021 statistics for AL8 6BQ are sourced from Output Area E00190227 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL8 6BQ. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.1%
Asian / British Asian11.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

72%Active
FT: 56%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 282,350

4 sales · Mean £ 298,175

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near AL8 6BQ are high at 288 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.

Shoplifting262
Anti-social behaviour233
Violence and sexual offences107
Public order44
Criminal damage and arson35

school Local Schools

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Peartree Primary School

Good0.8 km
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Applecroft School

Outstanding447 pupils0.9 km
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Templewood Primary School

Requires Improvement229 pupils1.0 km
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Our Lady Catholic Primary School

Good191 pupils1.1 km
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Ludwick Nursery School

Outstanding171 pupils1.2 km
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Holwell Primary School

Good398 pupils1.2 km
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Lakeside School

Outstanding87 pupils1.5 km
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Stanborough School

Good1103 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Bakehouse0.9 km
  • Stanborough Beefeater & Premier Inn1.0 km
  • The Doctors Tonic0.2 km
  • The Two Willows0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Elehouse Cafe0.4 km
  • Bedtime Beers Ltd0.2 km
  • Body & Soul Cafe, Christchurch Baptist0.6 km
  • Cafe Nero0.1 km
  • Cote Brasserie0.1 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Sainsburys0.4 km
  • Waitrose0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • College Lane Premier Shop0.4 km
  • Cheers & Beers Ltd0.1 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • Hotel Chocolat0.2 km
  • Londis Eastbridge0.8 km
  • + 19 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Valeside Catering0.8 km
  • Welwyn Garden City Travelodge0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Burger King0.1 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • Golden Valley Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Masterchef and Shakes0.8 km
  • Megna Indian Take Away0.9 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Welwyn Garden City0.3 km
  • Welwyn1.1 km
  • Welwyn North2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Sainsburys0.1 km
  • Russellcroft Road0.1 km
  • Russellcroft Road0.2 km
  • Welwyn Garden City Rail Station0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.3 km