Postcode Analysis Welwyn Hatfield, East of England

RUSSELLCROFT ROAD, AL8 6QY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSSELLCROFT ROAD, AL8 6QY.

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Population

368

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 56,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL8 6QY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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10/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, AL8 6QY combines high owner-occupation (72%), strong property values (£1.2M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £1.2M.

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

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

For serious buyers, AL8 6QY is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 72% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 128 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.2M.

Census 2021 statistics for AL8 6QY are sourced from Output Area E00121439 (shared with 48 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 6QY. The average age is 50.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.6%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed6.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 1,300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,300,000

Detached

£ 1,150,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,150,000

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

Crime around AL8 6QY is above average at 128 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.

Shoplifting206
Anti-social behaviour137
Violence and sexual offences72
Public order23
Criminal damage and arson18

school Local Schools

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Applecroft School

Outstanding447 pupils0.7 km
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Templewood Primary School

Requires Improvement229 pupils0.9 km
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Peartree Primary School

Good1.1 km
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Lakeside School

Outstanding87 pupils1.3 km
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Our Lady Catholic Primary School

Good191 pupils1.4 km
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Stanborough School

Good1103 pupils1.4 km
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Ludwick Nursery School

Outstanding171 pupils1.5 km
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Holwell Primary School

Good398 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Elehouse Cafe0.6 km
  • Bedtime Beers Ltd0.5 km
  • Body & Soul Cafe, Christchurch Baptist0.6 km
  • Cafe Nero0.4 km
  • Cote Brasserie0.3 km
  • + 24 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • College Lane Premier Shop0.6 km
  • Cheers & Beers Ltd0.4 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • Hotel Chocolat0.5 km
  • Simmons (Bakers) Ltd0.4 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Doctors Tonic0.4 km
  • The Two Willows0.3 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Sainsburys0.1 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Burger King0.4 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • Regal Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • WGC Grill and Pizza0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Welwyn Garden City Travelodge0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Welwyn Garden City0.6 km
  • Welwyn1.4 km
  • Welwyn North2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Russellcroft Road0.1 km
  • Russellcroft Road0.2 km
  • The Valley Green0.2 km
  • The Valley Green0.2 km
  • Handside Lane0.2 km