Property Prices in AL7
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
The average property price in AL7 is £385,802, which is 25% below the Hertfordshire average of £513,810.
Properties in AL7 cost 34.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.
House prices in AL7 have risen 20.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.
Average Price by Property Type
| Type | Average Price | Sales (12m) |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | £643,225 | 20 |
| Semi-detached | £491,222 | 32 |
| Terraced | £405,459 | 81 |
| Flat | £275,712 | 0 |
| All types | £385,802 | 209 |
5-Year Price History
Looking to buy in AL7?
Compare mortgage rates for a £309K loan — free, no obligation.
Crime & Safety in AL7
Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)
With 62.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, AL7 has a crime rate well 23% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.
Crime by Type vs National Average
Protect your home in AL7
Compare home insurance quotes from leading UK providers.
Schools in AL7
Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted
AL7 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.
Nearest Schools
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ludwick Nursery School | Primary | Not yet inspected | 0 mi |
| Holwell Primary School | Primary | Not yet inspected | 0 mi |
| Panshanger Primary School | Primary | Not yet inspected | 0 mi |
| Commonswood Primary & Nursery School | Primary | Not yet inspected | 0 mi |
| Our Lady Catholic Primary School | Primary | Not yet inspected | 0 mi |
0
Outstanding
0
Good
0
Requires improvement
0
Inadequate
Demographics
Source: ONS Census 2021
33,992
Population
37
Median Age
65%
Owner-Occupied
76%
Economically Active
Tenure Type
Broadband & Connectivity
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations
Average broadband download speeds in AL7 are 78.0 Mbps, with 82% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 36% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.
78.0 Mbps
Avg Download
19.5 Mbps
Avg Upload
82%
Superfast Coverage
43%
Ultrafast Coverage
36%
Full Fibre (FTTP)
Council Tax
Source: Valuation Office Agency
Council tax in AL7 is collected by St Albans Council. The Band D rate is £2,064/year.
Area Summary
AL7 — WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Area Summary
AL7 (WELWYN GARDEN CITY) offers above-average property prices (£385,802, 34% above national average), low crime (23% below national average), 14 nearby schools, and good broadband connectivity (78 Mbps average).
Prices
Above avg
Safety
Low crime
Schools
Weak
Broadband
Good
What's your property in AL7 worth?
Get a free, no-obligation valuation from a local expert.