AL8 6SU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from Handside in Welwyn Garden City. Administratively it sits within Handside ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.
For families considering a move, AL8 6SU represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for AL8 6SU are sourced from Output Area E00121442 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AL8 6SU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AL8 6SU.
203
56
£ 56,800 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL8 6SU 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 6SU is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 70% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With 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 6SU. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL8 6SU has low crime rates — 36 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
St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford
Holwell Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Cheers & Beers Ltd0.7 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.7 km
- Shell Budgens Welwyn Garden0.6 km
- Simmons (Bakers) Ltd0.7 km
- + 12 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 Baptist0.3 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
- Farm Close0.1 km
- Barn Close0.1 km
- Farm Close0.1 km
- Barn Close0.2 km
- Barleycroft Rd0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: AL86SU · Data under Open Government Licence