Postcode AL7 4BE is located in an urban city, within the Howlands ward of Welwyn Hatfield in the East of England region, and forms part of the Hollybush area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hollybush is £51,200 per year. The nearest station is Welwyn Garden City located about 1.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Hollybush has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,456 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Hollybush has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 57.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 16.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Hollybush is £51,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near AL7 4BE.
Hollybush near AL7 4BE 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Howlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 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 | 9 | £300,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £479,000 |
| Terraced | 38 | £425,000 |
10 year median price trend in Howlands
In the AL7 4BE postcode area, located within Hollybush, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of AL7 4BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | Moorlands, Welwyn Hatfield, AL7 4AZ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Burgundy Croft, Welwyn Hatfield, AL7 3QA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.