Glebe Road is in Welwyn and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL6 9PB is located in the Welwyn West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Welwyn Hatfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Glebe Road, Welwyn, AL6 9PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL6 9PD, AL6 9PG, AL6 9HB, AL6 9PT, AL6 9FL, AL6 9PF, AL6 9PA, AL6 9PS, AL6 9EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding AL6 9PB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 48.8% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 48% | 51.2% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 30.2% | 33.6% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 46.8% | -6.6% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8% | 9.6% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 7.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 53.8% | 53.6% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 29.1% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 13% | 9.4% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 6.7% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.6% | 16.9% | -8.7% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 7.6% | -10.0% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 13.3% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 19.7% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 37.3% | 12.5% | 33.8% | 3.5% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 94% | 89.6% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 93.7% | 91.5% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 92.1% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 7% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glebe Road was 29.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.6% lower than the Hatfield Villages average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Glebe Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Hatfield Villages and the 71st lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Glebe Road, Welwyn, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2025-02-28 | £609,756 |
| 9 Glebe Road, Welwyn, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2025-02-18 | £650,407 |
| 26 Glebe Road, Welwyn, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2024-02-23 | £596,095 |
| 33 Glebe Road, Welwyn, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2020-12-07 | £605,895 |
| 27 Glebe Road, Welwyn, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2020-09-21 | £517,817 |
AL6 9PB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenterfield Nursery School London Road , AL6 9JF | 4out of 4 | 751 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ludwick Nursery School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 4out of 4 | 4,844 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 | 629 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerswood Primary and Nursery School Kirklands , AL8 7RF | 3out of 4 | 2,147 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Primary School Great North Road , Oaklands AL6 0PX | 3out of 4 | 2,259 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School Harwood Close , AL8 7AG | 3out of 4 | 2,438 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Codicote Church of England Primary School Meadow Way , Codicote SG4 8YL | 4out of 4 | 2,476 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,518 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Academy Herns Lane , AL7 2AF | 2out of 4 | 4,706 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | 2out of 4 | 4,899 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 | 1,165 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knightsfield School Knightsfield , AL8 7LW | 4out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN | 4out of 4 | 4,712 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Kate | 15 High Street, Welwyn | 337 yd | |
| Aqua Restaurant | 28 High Street, Welwyn | 358 yd | |
| Taj Mahal | 2 High Street, Welwyn | 358 yd | |
| Vita Ristorante | 12 High Street, Welwyn | 358 yd | |
| Roys Restaurant | 28 High Street, Welwyn | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wellington | 1 High Street, Welwyn | 366 yd | |
| The White Hart | 2 Prospect Place, Welwyn | 450 yd | |
| Welwyn Sports & Social Club | The Pavilion, Ottway Walk | 453 yd | |
| The Rose and Crown | 14 Church Street, Welwyn | 480 yd | |
| White Horse | 30 Mill Lane, Welwyn | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodi Restaurant | 1 Church Street, Welwyn | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 14 High Street, Welwyn | 358 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welwyn Playing Fields Ottway Walk | grass pitches | 451 yd |
| Welwyn Tennis Club THE PLAYING FIELDS THE PLAYING FIELDS OTTWAY WALK | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 547 yd |
| Sherrardswood School LOCKLEYS | grass pitches | 1,030 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% |
| Median download speed | 78.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.