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AL6

WELWYN

Hertfordshire, South East, England

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AL6 covers WELWYN in Hertfordshire, South East.

Avg price £887,954
1yr change ▲ 5.0%
Crime 87% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£887,954

▲ 5.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

209% above national avg

Crime Rate

10.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

87% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

6 schools

Broadband Speed

121 Mbps

Property Prices in AL6

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in AL6 is £887,954, which is 55% above the Hertfordshire average of £572,493.

Properties in AL6 cost 209.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in AL6 have risen 5.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £998,328 234
Semi-detached £647,087 91
Terraced £536,555 59
Flat £500,245 50
All types £887,954 451

5-Year Price History

£767K £850K £932K £1015K £1098K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in AL6

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 10.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, AL6 has a crime rate well 87% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
3.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
2.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
2.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in AL6

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

AL6 has 6 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Tenterfield Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Oaklands Primary School Primary Good mi
Tewin Cowper Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St John's CofE Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

1

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

137,201

Population

62

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
31.0%
Private rent
14.0%
Social rent
19.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in AL6 are 121.0 Mbps, with 88% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 48% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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121.0 Mbps

Avg Download

22.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

20%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in AL6 is collected by North Hertfordshire. The Band D rate is £2,123/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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AL6 — WELWYN

Area Summary

AL6 (WELWYN) offers above-average property prices (£887,954, 209% above national average), low crime (87% below national average), 6 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (121 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about AL6 WELWYN

What is the average house price in AL6 WELWYN?
The average house price in AL6 (WELWYN) is £887,954, based on 451 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 209% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 5.0% over the past year.
Is AL6 WELWYN a safe area to live?
Crime in AL6 is significantly below the national average (10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (3.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of AL6 WELWYN?
The population of AL6 (WELWYN) is approximately 137,201 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 31% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 19% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in AL6?
The average broadband download speed in AL6 is 121 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 93% of premises, ultrafast to 20%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in AL6 WELWYN?
There are 6 schools in or near AL6. 17% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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