Postcode Analysis Welwyn Hatfield, East of England

HIGHLANDS, AL9 5DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHLANDS, AL9 5DW.

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Population

298

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 53,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL9 5DW 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.

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5/10
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10/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

AL9 5DW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £665k, 96% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £665k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

AL9 5DW is a sought-after residential area on Highlands, 0.2km from The Ryde in Hatfield. Administratively it sits within Hatfield East ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.

For serious buyers, AL9 5DW is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a science and business parks zone — science and business parks with high status workers. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 96% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £665k. 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 AL9 5DW are sourced from Output Area E00121493 (shared with 6 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 AL9 5DW. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.1%
Asian / British Asian13.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed8.5%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 665,000

1 sales · Mean £ 665,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

AL9 5DW has low crime rates — 34 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.

Violence and sexual offences58
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson13
Vehicle crime5
Drugs5

school Local Schools

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The Ryde School

Good223 pupils0.3 km
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Birchwood Nursery School

Outstanding173 pupils0.9 km
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Birchwood Avenue Primary School

Good214 pupils0.9 km
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Countess Anne Church of England School

Outstanding210 pupils1.0 km
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Green Lanes Primary School

Good418 pupils1.3 km
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Onslow St Audrey's School

Requires Improvement824 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Birchwood Wines0.8 km
  • Hazel Wine Stores0.8 km
  • Ashvins0.8 km
  • B&M Retail Ltd0.5 km
  • Simmons (Bakers) Ltd0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Wrestlers0.3 km
  • The Hopfields0.7 km
  • The Red Lion0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Coffee Zone0.3 km
  • Harris and Hoole0.4 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hatfield1.2 km
  • Welwyn Garden City3.1 km
  • Welwyn3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Lowlands0.2 km
  • Hillfield0.2 km
  • Mount Pleasant Lane0.2 km
  • Mount Pleasant Lane0.3 km
  • Lowlands0.3 km