AL8 7JW is a well-regarded residential area on Sherrardspark Road, 0.2km from Sherrardspark in Welwyn Garden City. Administratively it sits within Sherrards ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in AL8, AL8 7JW offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 96% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.2M, up 33.1% year-on-year. 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 7JW are sourced from Output Area E00121656 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHERRARDSPARK ROAD, AL8 7JW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHERRARDSPARK ROAD, AL8 7JW.
288
48
£ 58,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL8 7JW 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.
Area Character
AL8 7JW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.2M, 96% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £1.2M. Property prices are trending up 33.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL8 7JW. The average age is 48.1. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,065,000
7 sales · Mean £ 1,043,285
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around AL8 7JW is moderate at 89 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Templewood Primary School
Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School
Homerswood Primary and Nursery School
Applecroft School
Monk's Walk School
Peartree Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Hedgehog1.0 km
- The Bakehouse0.8 km
- The Doctors Tonic0.8 km
- The Two Willows0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Artizian Catering-Roche Products Ltd0.8 km
- Hakalok Restaurant1.0 km
- Elehouse Cafe0.4 km
- Hoy Che1.0 km
- Bedtime Beers Ltd0.7 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- The Co-operative Food1.0 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
- College Lane Premier Shop0.4 km
- Cheers & Beers Ltd0.6 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.7 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Burger King0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Subway0.6 km
- Regal Fish & Chips0.6 km
- WGC Grill and Pizza0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Welwyn Garden City Travelodge0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Welwyn Garden City0.8 km
- Welwyn1.1 km
- Welwyn North2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Pentley Park0.2 km
- Campus West0.2 km
- Campus East0.3 km
- Pentley Park0.3 km
- Handside Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: AL87JW · Data under Open Government Licence