Halls Close is in Welwyn and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL6 9DF is located in the Welwyn West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Welwyn Hatfield. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Halls Close, Welwyn, AL6 9DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL6 9DS, AL6 9EJ, AL6 9EL, AL6 9EH, AL6 9AS, AL6 9DY, AL6 9ED, AL6 9EN, AL6 9DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around AL6 9DF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 50.2% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 46.5% | 49.8% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.1% | 35.6% | 9.5% | 37.9% | -2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 45.9% | -8.5% | 44.2% | 1.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 6.9% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 9% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.8% | 48.8% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 36% | 31% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 15% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.5% | 26% | -0.5% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 10.6% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 14% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 7.7% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 16.6% | 8.6% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 22.1% | 0.4% | 33.8% | -11.7% |
| Other | 7.5% | 3% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 96% | 93.8% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.1% | 92.7% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 92.4% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.6% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Halls Close was 87.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.9% lower than the Hatfield Villages average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Halls Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Hatfield Villages and the 140th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Halls Close, Welwyn, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £865,000 | 2010-02-19 | £1,583,113 |
| 2 Halls Close, Welwyn, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £860,000 | 2006-06-02 | £1,737,917 |
| 2 Halls Close, Welwyn, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2000-12-18 | £1,916,413 |
| 3 Halls Close, Welwyn, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 1998-01-22 | £1,565,227 |
AL6 9DF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in AL6 9DF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 71 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenterfield Nursery School London Road , AL6 9JF | 4out of 4 | 379 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ludwick Nursery School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 4out of 4 | 4,537 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 15 London Road , AL6 9DJ | 4out of 4 | 310 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerswood Primary and Nursery School Kirklands , AL8 7RF | 3out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School Harwood Close , AL8 7AG | 3out of 4 | 2,064 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Primary School Great North Road , Oaklands AL6 0PX | 3out of 4 | 2,113 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Templewood Primary School Pentley Park , AL8 7SD | 4out of 4 | 2,398 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monk's Walk School Knightsfield , AL8 7NL | 3out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Academy Herns Lane , AL7 2AF | 2out of 4 | 4,331 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | 2out of 4 | 4,713 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherrardswood School Lockleys , AL6 0BJ | - not rated | 784 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knightsfield School Knightsfield , AL8 7LW | 4out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN | 4out of 4 | 4,546 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Restaurant | 28 High Street, Welwyn | 204 yd | |
| Taj Mahal | 2 High Street, Welwyn | 204 yd | |
| Vita Ristorante | 12 High Street, Welwyn | 204 yd | |
| Roys Restaurant | 28 High Street, Welwyn | 204 yd | |
| Laura Kate | 15 High Street, Welwyn | 240 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Steamer | 22 London Road, Welwyn | 140 yd | |
| The White Hart | 2 Prospect Place, Welwyn | 158 yd | |
| Welwyn Sports & Social Club | The Pavilion, Ottway Walk | 191 yd | |
| White Horse | 30 Mill Lane, Welwyn | 301 yd | |
| The Wellington | 1 High Street, Welwyn | 322 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodi Restaurant | 1 Church Street, Welwyn | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 14 High Street, Welwyn | 204 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welwyn Playing Fields Ottway Walk | grass pitches | 237 yd |
| Welwyn Tennis Club THE PLAYING FIELDS THE PLAYING FIELDS OTTWAY WALK | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 492 yd |
| Sherrardswood School LOCKLEYS | grass pitches | 653 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.