Property Prices in AL8
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
The average property price in AL8 is £591,777, broadly in line with the Hertfordshire average of £572,493.
Properties in AL8 cost 106.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.
House prices in AL8 have risen 2.3% 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 | £913,805 | 80 |
| Semi-detached | £653,013 | 125 |
| Terraced | £468,247 | 134 |
| Flat | £301,523 | 103 |
| All types | £591,777 | 458 |
5-Year Price History
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Crime & Safety in AL8
Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)
With 63.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, AL8 has a crime rate well 22% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.
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Schools in AL8
Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted
AL8 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.
Nearest Schools
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Templewood Primary School | Primary | Good | mi |
| Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Not inspected | mi |
| Homerswood Primary and Nursery School | Primary | Not inspected | mi |
| St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford | Primary | Not inspected | mi |
| Lakeside School | Other | Not inspected | mi |
0
Outstanding
3
Good
0
Requires improvement
0
Inadequate
Demographics
Source: ONS Census 2021
122,819
Population
62
Median Age
29%
Owner-Occupied
76%
Economically Active
Tenure Type
Broadband & Connectivity
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations
Average broadband download speeds in AL8 are 368.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.
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368.0 Mbps
Avg Download
66.0 Mbps
Avg Upload
96%
Superfast Coverage
92%
Ultrafast Coverage
0%
Full Fibre (FTTP)
Council Tax
Source: Valuation Office Agency
Council tax in AL8 is collected by Welwyn Hatfield. The Band D rate is £2,121/year.
Area Summary
AL8 — WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Area Summary
AL8 (WELWYN GARDEN CITY) offers above-average property prices (£591,777, 106% above national average), low crime (22% below national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (368 Mbps average).
Prices
Above avg
Safety
Low crime
Schools
Weak
Broadband
Good
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