Postcode AL8 7RU 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 56.3 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 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Picnic 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 56.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near AL8 7RU.
Knightsfield near AL8 7RU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £451,250 in Sherrards area, with individual transactions ranging from £177,500 up to £1,340,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £982,500 |
| Flats | 7 | £275,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £675,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £392,500 |
10 years price trend in Sherrards
In the AL8 7RU postcode area, located within Knightsfield, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.