Postcode AL8 7XG is located in an urban city, within the Hatfield Villages ward of Welwyn Hatfield in the East of England region, and forms part of the Welwyn & Hatfield Garden Village area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Welwyn & Hatfield Garden Village is £76,042 per year. The nearest station is Welwyn Garden City located about 1.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Welwyn & Hatfield Garden Village has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,266 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.
Welwyn & Hatfield Garden Village has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Welwyn & Hatfield Garden Village is £76,042 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from AL8 7XG.
Welwyn & Hatfield Garden Village near AL8 7XG 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 in Hatfield Villages area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,445,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 18 | £425,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £231,500 |
| Detached | 15 | £645,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £593,750 |
10 year median price trend in Hatfield Villages
In the AL8 7XG postcode area, located within Welwyn & Hatfield Garden Village, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Primary | St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford | Voluntary aided school | Good |
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 7XG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James Broach
Hatfield Villages - 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.