Postcode AL8 7AZ is located in a rural hamlet, within the Sherrards ward of Welwyn Hatfield in the East of England region, and forms part of the Knightsfield area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Knightsfield is £75,405 per year. The nearest station is Welwyn Garden City located about 1.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Knightsfield has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,657 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 1% least deprived areas in England.
Knightsfield has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 50.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Knightsfield is £75,405 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 81 ft away from AL8 7AZ.
Knightsfield near AL8 7AZ 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £532,000 in Sherrards area, with individual transactions ranging from £243,000 up to £1,723,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £857,500 |
| Flats | 4 | £287,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £660,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £392,500 |
10 year median price trend in Sherrards
In the AL8 7AZ postcode area, located within Knightsfield, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Welwyn Hatfield district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.