Postcode AL6 9LB is located in an urban city, within the Welwyn West ward of Welwyn Hatfield in the East of England region, and forms part of the Welwyn & Hatfield Garden Village area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Welwyn & Hatfield Garden Village is £76,042 per year. The nearest station is Welwyn North located about 1.0 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Node Way Gardens Community Green.
Welwyn & Hatfield Garden Village has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,242 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Welwyn & Hatfield Garden Village has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 57.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Welwyn & Hatfield Garden Village is £76,042 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 110 ft away from AL6 9LB.
Welwyn & Hatfield Garden Village near AL6 9LB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Welwyn North located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Node Way Gardens Community Green | Small | Walking directions to Node Way Gardens Community Green |
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £601,000 in Welwyn West area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £1,550,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £781,250 |
| Flats | 5 | £228,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £587,500 |
| Terraced | 15 | £468,000 |
10 year median price trend in Welwyn West
In the AL6 9LB postcode area, located within Welwyn & Hatfield Garden Village, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of AL6 9LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | London Road, Welwyn, AL6 9HX | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
Annual council tax rates for Welwyn Hatfield district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.