AL8 7AD is a safe, established residential area on Haymeads, 0.5km from Digswell Park in Welwyn Garden City. Administratively it sits within Sherrards ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, AL8 7AD is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £393k, up 3.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for AL8 7AD are sourced from Output Area E00121668 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAYMEADS, AL8 7AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAYMEADS, AL8 7AD.
288
32
£ 58,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
AL8 7AD has a significant social housing presence — 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 3.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL8 7AD. The average age is 31.5. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 397,500
4 sales · Mean £ 396,250
Terraced
£ 359,750
12 sales · Mean £ 365,541
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL8 7AD has low crime rates — 23 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.
school Local Schools
Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School
Homerswood Primary and Nursery School
Templewood Primary School
St John's CofE Primary School
Monk's Walk School
Knightsfield School
Waterside Academy
The Holy Family Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Digswell Water B&B0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Hedgehog0.2 km
- The Bakehouse1.0 km
- The Sheldan Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Artizian Catering-Roche Products Ltd0.8 km
- Hakalok Restaurant0.2 km
- The Great Wall Chinese Restaurant0.8 km
- Busy Bees Nursery0.6 km
- Digswell Park Sports Association0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- The Co-operative Food0.2 km
- Aldi1.0 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy0.2 km
- Nisa Local0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Kebab & Fishermans Net0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Welwyn1.0 km
- Welwyn North1.2 km
- Welwyn Garden City1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Burycroft0.1 km
- Shoplands0.2 km
- Digswell Road0.2 km
- Sewells0.2 km
- Sewells0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: AL87AD · Data under Open Government Licence