Postcode AL7 1DU is located in an urban city, within the Welwyn East ward of Welwyn Hatfield in the East of England region, and forms part of the Haldens area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Haldens is £58,865 per year. The nearest station is Welwyn North located about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Haldens Park.
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 a moderate crime rate, with approximately 52.6 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 1DU.
Haldens near AL7 1DU 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Welwyn North | N/A | Walking directions to Welwyn North |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Haldens Park | Medium | Walking directions to Haldens Park |
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £532,500 in Welwyn East area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £2,700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £755,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £245,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £487,500 |
| Terraced | 15 | £395,000 |
10 year median price trend in Welwyn East
In the AL7 1DU 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 1DU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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. |
| 0.5 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.