Postcode AL8 6DN is located in an urban city, within the Handside ward of Welwyn Hatfield in the East of England region , and forms part of the Welwyn Garden City Central & Handside area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 302.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Welwyn Garden City Central & Handside is £56,800 per year. The nearest station is Welwyn Garden City located about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is The Campus Parkway.
Welwyn Garden City Central & Handside has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,249 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Welwyn Garden City Central & Handside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 302.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 14.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Welwyn Garden City Central & Handside is £56,800 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 159 ft away from AL8 6DN.
Welwyn Garden City Central & Handside near AL8 6DN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £553,750 in Handside area, with individual transactions ranging from £174,000 up to £1,440,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £840,000 |
| Flats | 19 | £265,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £700,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £537,000 |
10 years price trend in Handside
In the AL8 6DN postcode area, located within Welwyn Garden City Central & Handside, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.