Postcode AL8 6EN 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 moderate crime levels, with around 50.6 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 0.5 miles away. There are 6 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 low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,419 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.
Welwyn Garden City Central & Handside has a low crime rate, with approximately 50.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 42.2% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 308 ft away from AL8 6EN.
Welwyn Garden City Central & Handside near AL8 6EN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £537,000 in Handside area, with individual transactions ranging from £174,000 up to £1,195,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £840,000 |
| Flats | 20 | £280,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £650,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £510,000 |
10 years price trend in Handside
In the AL8 6EN postcode area, located within Welwyn Garden City Central & Handside, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.