Postcode Analysis Welwyn Hatfield, East of England

BROADFIELD PLACE, AL8 6LJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROADFIELD PLACE, AL8 6LJ.

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Population

371

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 56,800 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL8 6LJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. AL8 6LJ's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £610k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £610k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

AL8 6LJ is a sought-after residential area on Broadfield Place, 0.5km from Lemsford in Welwyn Garden City. Administratively it sits within Handside ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.

For serious buyers, AL8 6LJ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 94% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £610k. 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 AL8 6LJ are sourced from Output Area E00121444 (shared with 6 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 6LJ. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.6%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean4.0%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 610,000

2 sales · Mean £ 610,000

Semi-Detached

£ 610,000

2 sales · Mean £ 610,000

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

AL8 6LJ has low crime rates — 20 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 offences35
Anti-social behaviour9
Vehicle crime5
Public order4
Bicycle theft2

school Local Schools

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Lakeside School

Outstanding87 pupils0.2 km
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Applecroft School

Outstanding447 pupils0.5 km
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Stanborough School

Good1103 pupils0.6 km
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St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford

Good101 pupils0.7 km
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Our Lady Catholic Primary School

Good191 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Shell Budgens Welwyn Garden0.9 km
  • Barn Theatre0.8 km
  • Nisa Local0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Stanborough Beefeater & Premier Inn1.0 km
  • The Long and Short Arm0.5 km
  • The Sun Inn0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Body & Soul Cafe, Christchurch Baptist0.8 km
  • Life Cafes and Resorts0.8 km
  • ESS Government Services1.0 km
  • Welwyn Rugby Football Club0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Welwyn Garden City1.6 km
  • Welwyn2.5 km
  • Hatfield3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Newfields0.2 km
  • Newfields0.2 km
  • Marsden Road0.3 km
  • Marsden Road0.3 km
  • Lemsford Corner0.3 km