Postcode Analysis Welwyn Hatfield, East of England

COLLEGE WAY, AL8 6DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLEGE WAY, AL8 6DG.

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Population

164

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 56,800 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL8 6DG 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.

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3/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

AL8 6DG 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. Property prices average £340k. Property prices are trending down 1.7% year-on-year.

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

AL8 6DG is an active urban area on College Way, 0.2km from Sherrardspark in Welwyn Garden City. Administratively it sits within Handside ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (278 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £340k, down 1.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for AL8 6DG are sourced from Output Area E00190322 (shared with 28 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 6DG. 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

White / British79.8%
Asian / British Asian8.3%
Black / African / Caribbean7.7%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 350,000

60 sales · Mean £ 378,335

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

Crime rates near AL8 6DG are high at 278 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 behaviour230
Violence and sexual offences116
Public order42
Criminal damage and arson37

school Local Schools

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Templewood Primary School

Requires Improvement229 pupils0.6 km
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Peartree Primary School

Good1.1 km
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Applecroft School

Outstanding447 pupils1.2 km
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Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School

Good205 pupils1.3 km
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Ludwick Nursery School

Outstanding171 pupils1.4 km
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Holwell Primary School

Good398 pupils1.4 km
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Homerswood Primary and Nursery School

Good220 pupils1.4 km
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Our Lady Catholic Primary School

Good191 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • Artizian Catering-Roche Products Ltd0.7 km
  • Elehouse Cafe0.1 km
  • Taylor Mammon and Nathan Ltd0.9 km
  • Bedtime Beers Ltd0.4 km
  • Body & Soul Cafe, Christchurch Baptist1.0 km
  • + 26 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Sainsburys0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Bakehouse0.6 km
  • The Doctors Tonic0.6 km
  • The Two Willows0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • College Lane Premier Shop0.1 km
  • Cheers & Beers Ltd0.3 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • Hotel Chocolat0.4 km
  • Londis Eastbridge0.8 km
  • + 15 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Valeside Catering0.9 km
  • Welwyn Garden City Travelodge0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Burger King0.4 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Masterchef and Shakes0.9 km
  • Megna Indian Take Away0.8 km
  • Subway0.3 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Welwyn Garden City0.5 km
  • Welwyn0.9 km
  • Welwyn North2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Campus East0.1 km
  • John Lewis0.1 km
  • John Lewis0.1 km
  • Waitrose0.2 km
  • Waitrose0.2 km