Postcode AL8 7QS 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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 33.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Knightsfield is £75,405 per year. The nearest station is Welwyn North located about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Knightsfield has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,011 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.
Knightsfield has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from AL8 7QS.
Knightsfield near AL8 7QS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Welwyn North located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Welwyn North | N/A | Walking directions to Welwyn North |
Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £590,000 in Sherrards area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 4 | £215,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £648,750 |
| Terraced | 23 | £407,500 |
| Detached | 15 | £830,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sherrards
In the AL8 7QS postcode area, located within Knightsfield, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of AL8 7QS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-operative Knightsfield | 1-5 Shoplands, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7RH | Walking directions to Co-operative Knightsfield |
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.
Elected local representatives for AL8 7QS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jean-Paul Bernard Skoczylas
Sherrards - Elected 7 May 2026
Andrew Lewin
Welwyn Hatfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.