Postcode AL8 7HB is located in an urban city, within the Sherrards ward of Welwyn Hatfield in the East of England region, and forms part of the Knightsfield area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Knightsfield is £58,100 per year. The nearest station is Welwyn Garden City located about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Picnic Area.
Knightsfield has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,963 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Knightsfield has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 57.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 39.3% 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 of residents in Knightsfield is £58,100 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 11 ft away from AL8 7HB.
Knightsfield near AL8 7HB 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Welwyn Garden City | N/A | Walking directions to Welwyn Garden City |
| 0.9 mi | Welwyn North | N/A | Walking directions to Welwyn North |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Picnic Area | Small | Walking directions to Picnic Area |
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 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 | 9 | £900,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £280,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £660,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £392,500 |
10 year median price trend in Sherrards
In the AL8 7HB postcode area, located within Knightsfield, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of AL8 7HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-operative Knightsfield | 1-5 Shoplands, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7RH | Walking directions to Co-operative Knightsfield |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Falcon Way, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1TW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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: 01/12/2025.