Postcode AL8 6DU 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 299.9 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 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 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 299.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near AL8 6DU.
Welwyn Garden City Central & Handside near AL8 6DU 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Welwyn Garden City | N/A | Walking directions to Welwyn Garden City |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Campus Parkway | Large | Walking directions to The Campus Parkway |
Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £517,000 in Handside area, with individual transactions ranging from £174,000 up to £1,750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £883,500 |
| Flats | 24 | £282,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £648,750 |
| Terraced | 17 | £510,000 |
10 year median price trend in Handside
In the AL8 6DU postcode area, located within Welwyn Garden City Central & Handside, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of AL8 6DU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Church Road, Welwyn Hatfield, AL8 6SA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Fretherne Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6PZ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 43 Howardsgate, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6AP | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Budgens | Stanborough Road, Welwyn Hatfield, AL8 6XA | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.4 mi | Waitrose | College Way, Welwyn Hatfield, AL8 6AB | Walking directions to Waitrose |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.