Postcode Analysis Welwyn Hatfield, East of England

SHERRARDSPARK ROAD, AL8 7JW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHERRARDSPARK ROAD, AL8 7JW.

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Population

288

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 58,100 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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9/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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8/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British90.4%
Asian / British Asian5.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Shoplifting132
Violence and sexual offences45
Anti-social behaviour36
Public order11
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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Templewood Primary School

Requires Improvement229 pupils0.3 km
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Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School

Good205 pupils1.2 km
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Homerswood Primary and Nursery School

Good220 pupils1.2 km
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Applecroft School

Outstanding447 pupils1.3 km
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Monk's Walk School

Good1375 pupils1.4 km
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Peartree Primary School

Good1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Hedgehog1.0 km
  • The Bakehouse0.8 km
  • The Doctors Tonic0.8 km
  • The Two Willows0.5 km
restaurant

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
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Food1.0 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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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
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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

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