Postcode AL7 2AA is located in an urban city, within the Howlands ward of Welwyn Hatfield in the East of England region, and forms part of the Hall Grove area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hall Grove is £68,088 per year. The nearest station is Welwyn Garden City located about 1.0 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Little Rivers.
Hall Grove has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,388 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Hall Grove has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hall Grove is £68,088 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near AL7 2AA.
Hall Grove near AL7 2AA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Welwyn Garden City located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Welwyn Garden City | N/A | Walking directions to Welwyn Garden City |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Little Rivers | Small | Walking directions to Little Rivers |
Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £447,500 in Howlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £235,000 up to £763,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £640,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £305,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £520,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £435,000 |
10 year median price trend in Howlands
In the AL7 2AA postcode area, located within Hall Grove, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of AL7 2AA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Welwyn Hatfield, AL7 1RY | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Moors Walk, Welwyn Hatfield, AL7 2BQ | Walking directions to Lidl |
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.