Postcode AL8 6YX 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 high crime levels, with around 113.2 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 1.0 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Welwyn Garden City Central & Handside has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,804 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
Welwyn Garden City Central & Handside has a high crime rate, with approximately 113.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 28.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 162 ft away from AL8 6YX.
Welwyn Garden City Central & Handside near AL8 6YX 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 6YX postcode area, located within Welwyn Garden City Central & Handside, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of AL8 6YX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6TA | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.