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AL7

WELWYN GARDEN CITY

Hertfordshire, South East, England

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AL7 is the postcode district for WELWYN GARDEN CITY, located in Hertfordshire, South East.

Avg price £416,677
1yr change ▼ 8.4%
Crime 28% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£416,677

▼ 8.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

45% above national avg

Crime Rate

103.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

28% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

14 schools

Broadband Speed

367 Mbps

Property Prices in AL7

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in AL7 is £416,677, which is 27% below the Hertfordshire average of £572,493.

Properties in AL7 cost 45.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in AL7 have fallen 8.4% 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 £600,631 99
Semi-detached £472,689 197
Terraced £409,484 471
Flat £240,732 378
All types £416,677 1189

5-Year Price History

£404K £413K £422K £431K £440K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in AL7

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

With 103.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, AL7 has a crime rate significantly 28% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
31.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
3.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
4.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
22.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
26.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in AL7

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

AL7 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Ludwick Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Holwell Primary School Primary Good mi
Panshanger Primary School Primary Good mi
Commonswood Primary & Nursery School Primary Good mi
Our Lady Catholic Primary School Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

6

Good

1

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

122,819

Population

62

Median Age

29%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
29.0%
Private rent
15.0%
Social rent
25.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in AL7 are 367.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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367.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

92%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in AL7 is collected by Welwyn Hatfield. The Band D rate is £2,121/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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AL7 — WELWYN GARDEN CITY

Area Summary

AL7 (WELWYN GARDEN CITY) offers above-average property prices (£416,677, 45% above national average), higher-than-average crime (28% above national average), 14 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (367 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about AL7 WELWYN GARDEN CITY

What is the average house price in AL7 WELWYN GARDEN CITY?
The average house price in AL7 (WELWYN GARDEN CITY) is £416,677, based on 1189 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 45% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 8.4% over the past year.
Is AL7 WELWYN GARDEN CITY a safe area to live?
Crime in AL7 is above the national average (103.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (31.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (22.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of AL7 WELWYN GARDEN CITY?
The population of AL7 (WELWYN GARDEN CITY) is approximately 122,819 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 29% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 25% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in AL7?
The average broadband download speed in AL7 is 367 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 92%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in AL7 WELWYN GARDEN CITY?
There are 14 schools in or near AL7. 43% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 6 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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