AL8 6ST is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Barn Close, 0.2km from Handside in Welwyn Garden City. Administratively it sits within Handside ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in AL8, AL8 6ST offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £950k.
Census 2021 statistics for AL8 6ST are sourced from Output Area E00121442 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARN CLOSE, AL8 6ST House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARN CLOSE, AL8 6ST.
203
56
£ 56,800 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL8 6ST represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
AL8 6ST is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 70% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £950k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL8 6ST. The average age is 56.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 950,000
1 sales · Mean £ 950,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL8 6ST has low crime rates — 34 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Applecroft School
Lakeside School
Stanborough School
Peartree Primary School
Our Lady Catholic Primary School
Templewood Primary School
Holwell Primary School
Ludwick Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Cheers & Beers Ltd0.7 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.7 km
- Shell Budgens Welwyn Garden0.6 km
- Simmons (Bakers) Ltd0.7 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Stanborough Beefeater & Premier Inn0.7 km
- The Doctors Tonic0.5 km
- The Two Willows0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Bedtime Beers Ltd0.7 km
- Body & Soul Cafe, Christchurch Baptist0.2 km
- Cafe Nero0.7 km
- Cote Brasserie0.6 km
- Focolare Centre For Unity0.3 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Sainsburys0.6 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Burger King0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Regal Fish & Chips0.8 km
- WGC Grill and Pizza0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Welwyn Garden City Travelodge0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Welwyn Garden City0.8 km
- Welwyn1.7 km
- Welwyn North3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Barn Close0.2 km
- Barn Close0.2 km
- Farm Close0.2 km
- Barleycroft Rd0.2 km
- Farm Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: AL86ST · Data under Open Government Licence