Postcode AL7 1DD is located in an urban city, within the Haldens ward of Welwyn Hatfield in the East of England region, and forms part of the Haldens area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Haldens is £58,865 per year. The nearest station is Welwyn North, about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Black Fan Valley.
Haldens has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,508 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Haldens has an average crime rate, with approximately 52 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Haldens is £58,865 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near AL7 1DD.
Haldens near AL7 1DD 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Welwyn North | N/A | Walking directions to Welwyn North |
| 1 mi | Welwyn Garden City | N/A | Walking directions to Welwyn Garden City |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Black Fan Valley | Large | Walking directions to Black Fan Valley |
| 0.3 mi | Haldens Park | Medium | Walking directions to Haldens Park |
| 0.4 mi | Picnic Area | Small | Walking directions to Picnic Area |
Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £435 per square foot) in Haldens area, with individual transactions ranging from £124,000 up to £625,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £617,500 | £735 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £470,000 | £445 |
| Terraced | 34 | £412,500 | £449 |
| Flats | 14 | £217,500 | £340 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £492,124 | £233,500 | £365,000 | £360,500 |
| 2017 | £490,000 | £210,000 | £362,250 | £349,975 |
| 2018 | £475,000 | £231,000 | £395,000 | £349,000 |
| 2019 | £455,000 | £225,000 | £347,000 | £346,750 |
| 2020 | £522,500 | £220,000 | £310,000 | £375,000 |
| 2021 | £460,000 | £205,000 | £440,000 | £395,000 |
| 2022 | £584,950 | £260,000 | £435,000 | £425,000 |
| 2023 | £592,500 | £235,000 | £450,000 | £420,000 |
| 2024 | £521,750 | £215,000 | £455,000 | £399,000 |
| 2025 | £550,000 | £205,500 | £471,000 | £400,000 |
| 2026 | £610,000 | £220,000 | — | £425,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £452 | £333 | £399 | £359 |
| 2017 | £450 | £393 | £398 | £365 |
| 2018 | £459 | £360 | £410 | £368 |
| 2019 | £440 | £341 | £397 | £363 |
| 2020 | £418 | £358 | £472 | £381 |
| 2021 | £486 | £399 | £412 | £395 |
| 2022 | £494 | £400 | £490 | £422 |
| 2023 | £534 | £404 | £441 | £447 |
| 2024 | £471 | £338 | £436 | £448 |
| 2025 | £541 | £379 | £445 | £438 |
| 2026 | £468 | £314 | — | £441 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near AL7 1DD.
In the AL7 1DD postcode area, located within Haldens, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of AL7 1DD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Nisa Local Haldens W.G.C. | 88-90 Haldens, Haldens, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1DD | Walking directions to Nisa Local Haldens W.G.C. |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Falcon Way, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1TW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.
Elected local representatives for AL7 1DD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
John Richard Redmond
Haldens - Elected 7 May 2026
Andrew Lewin
Welwyn Hatfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around AL7 1DD records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around AL7 1DD in Haldens is £400,000 (about £435 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to AL7 1DD, including Waterside Academy (Good), The Holy Family Catholic Primary School (Good) and St John's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to AL7 1DD is Welwyn North, about 1,239 m away.
AL7 1DD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,508 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Welwyn Hatfield covering AL7 1DD is Andrew Lewin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John Richard Redmond (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.