Postcode Analysis Welwyn Hatfield, East of England

APPLECROFT ROAD, AL8 6LB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for APPLECROFT ROAD, AL8 6LB.

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

276

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 56,800 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL8 6LB 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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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. AL8 6LB's 70% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

home £299,500 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

AL8 6LB is a sought-after residential area on Applecroft Road, 0.3km from Handside in Welwyn Garden City. Administratively it sits within Handside ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.

For serious buyers, AL8 6LB is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 70% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £299k.

Census 2021 statistics for AL8 6LB are sourced from Output Area E00121445 (shared with 9 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 6LB. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.9%
Asian / British Asian5.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 257,250

2 sales · Mean £ 257,250

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

AL8 6LB has low crime rates — 15 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.

Violence and sexual offences27
Anti-social behaviour9
Vehicle crime5
Burglary3
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Applecroft School

Outstanding447 pupils0.1 km
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Lakeside School

Outstanding87 pupils0.7 km
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Stanborough School

Good1103 pupils0.9 km
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St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford

Good101 pupils1.0 km
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Peartree Primary School

Good1.4 km
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Our Lady Catholic Primary School

Good191 pupils1.4 km
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Templewood Primary School

Requires Improvement229 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Cheers & Beers Ltd1.0 km
  • Shell Budgens Welwyn Garden0.8 km
  • Simmons (Bakers) Ltd1.0 km
  • Barn Theatre0.4 km
  • Nisa Local0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Stanborough Beefeater & Premier Inn0.9 km
  • The Doctors Tonic0.8 km
  • The Long and Short Arm0.7 km
  • The Sun Inn0.7 km
  • The Two Willows0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Body & Soul Cafe, Christchurch Baptist0.5 km
  • Cafe Nero1.0 km
  • Cote Brasserie0.9 km
  • Focolare Centre For Unity0.6 km
  • Giggling Squid0.9 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Sainsburys0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Burger King0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • WGC Grill and Pizza1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Welwyn Garden City Travelodge1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Welwyn Garden City1.2 km
  • Welwyn2.0 km
  • Welwyn North3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Applecroft Road0.1 km
  • Applecroft Road0.2 km
  • Barn Close0.2 km
  • Barn Close0.2 km
  • Youngs Rise0.3 km