AL8 7SN is a safe, established residential area on Harwood Close, 0.5km from Digswell Water in Welwyn Garden City. Administratively it sits within Sherrards ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.
For families considering a move, AL8 7SN represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 £365k, down 14.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for AL8 7SN are sourced from Output Area E00121663 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARWOOD CLOSE, AL8 7SN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARWOOD CLOSE, AL8 7SN.
325
41
£ 58,100 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL8 7SN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
AL8 7SN is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £365k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 14.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL8 7SN. The average age is 40.6. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 356,000
18 sales · Mean £ 352,708
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL8 7SN 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
St John's CofE Primary School
Waterside Academy
Knightsfield School
Monk's Walk School
Templewood Primary School
The Holy Family Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Digswell Water B&B0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Hedgehog0.4 km
- The Cowper Arms0.9 km
- The Sheldan Inn0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Artizian Catering-Roche Products Ltd1.0 km
- Hakalok Restaurant0.4 km
- The Great Wall Chinese Restaurant0.7 km
- Busy Bees Nursery0.7 km
- Digswell Park Sports Association0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- The Co-operative Food0.4 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
- Nisa Local0.7 km
- Welwyn North Stores0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Kebab & Fishermans Net0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Welwyn North0.9 km
- Welwyn1.2 km
- Welwyn Garden City1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Sewells0.1 km
- Sewells0.2 km
- Digswell Road0.2 km
- Nursery Hill0.3 km
- Nursery Hill0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: AL87SN · Data under Open Government Licence