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AL7 2DX

Hornsfield

Haldens

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Detailed insights for AL7 2DX

Overview

Postcode AL7 2DX 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% 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 Garden City, about 1.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Black Fan Valley.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
16.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Haldens has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,894 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Haldens has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.2%

Approximately 16.2% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Haldens is £58,865 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near AL7 2DX.

Flood risk

No risk

Haldens near AL7 2DX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Welwyn Garden City located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for AL7 2DX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBlack Fan ValleyLargeWalking directions to Black Fan Valley
0.4 miLittle RiversSmallWalking directions to Little Rivers

Area Profile

Population
324
Population density
1,735.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.33(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.94(+64%)
Public order
4.55(-11%)
Vehicle crime
4.55(+3%)
Other crime
3.79(+93%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
272
85%
African
8
2.5%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
2.5%
Other White
7
2.19%
Irish
6
1.88%
Total population: 320

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
80
30.65%
Level 3 (A level)
42
16.09%
No qualifications
41
15.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
15.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
13.79%
Total 16+ residents: 261

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
50
42.74%
Owns with a mortgage
42
35.9%
Social rents from council
17
14.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.27%
Other social rented
2
1.71%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Haldens

Median price£400,000
Price per sq ft£435
Sales (last 12 months)53
Typical range (middle 50%)£285K – £437K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Haldens over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£617,500£735
Semi-Detached3£470,000£445
Terraced34£412,500£449
Flats14£217,500£340

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Haldens

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Haldens.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Haldens.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Haldens.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Haldens.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Haldens in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near AL7 2DX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near AL7 2DX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 202512, Hornsfield, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2DXTerracedFreehold£385,000
28 Mar 20256, Millfield, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2DYFlatsLeasehold£195,000
20 Mar 202658, Tansycroft, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2DUTerracedFreehold£390,000
07 Nov 202521, Tansycroft, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2DSFlatsLeasehold£251,000
15 Sept 202532, Tansycroft, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2DSTerracedFreehold£445,000

Schools

In the AL7 2DX postcode area, located within Haldens, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for AL7 2DX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySpringmead Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miSecondaryRidgeway AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimaryPanshanger Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of AL7 2DX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for AL7 2DX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco ExpressHardings, Welwyn Hatfield, AL7 2EQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miMorrisons Daily63 Moors Walk, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2BQWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miLidlMoors Walk, Welwyn Hatfield, AL7 2BQWalking directions to Lidl

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Welwyn Hatfield district (2025-26).

Band A£1,556
Band B£1,815
Band C£2,074
Band D£2,333
Band E£2,852
Band F£3,371
Band G£3,889
Band H£4,667

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for AL7 2DX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Richard Redmond

Haldens - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Andrew Lewin

Welwyn Hatfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictWelwyn HatfieldE07000241
Parliamentary ConstituencyWelwyn HatfieldE14001573
WardHaldensE05011059
ParishWelwyn Hatfield, unparished areaE43000083
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HaldensE02004983
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Welwyn Hatfield 004BE01023913
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about AL7 2DX

Is AL7 2DX (Haldens) safe?

The area around AL7 2DX records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near AL7 2DX?

The median sale price around AL7 2DX in Haldens is £400,000 (about £435 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near AL7 2DX?

There are 8 schools close to AL7 2DX, including Springmead Primary School (Good), Ridgeway Academy (Requires improvement) and Panshanger Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around AL7 2DX?

AL7 2DX scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,894 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents AL7 2DX (Haldens) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Welwyn Hatfield covering AL7 2DX is Andrew Lewin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John Richard Redmond (Reform UK).

Data Sources

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.