Postcode AL8 6QW 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 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 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 13.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near AL8 6QW.
Welwyn Garden City Central & Handside near AL8 6QW 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 6QW postcode area, located within Welwyn Garden City Central & Handside, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Templewood Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Applecroft School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Peartree Primary School | Academy converter | N/A |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Two Willows | 9 Howardsgate, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6AL | |
| 0.3 mi | The Doctor's Tonic | Church Road, Welwyn Hatfield, AL8 6PR | |
| 0.3 mi | Bedtime Beers | Howardsgate, Welwyn Hatfield, AL8 6BP |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.