Spinney Lane is in Welwyn and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL6 9TB 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 Spinney Lane, Welwyn, AL6 9TB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL6 9TE, AL6 9TF, AL6 9TQ, AL6 9TA, AL6 9TG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding AL6 9TB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 51.7% | 49.7% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50.3% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of AL6 9TB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.5% | 22.6% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -15.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.6% | 65.1% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 20.9% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 4.4% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.8% | 52.9% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 34.4% | -4.2% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 9.5% | 3.4% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
In the area around AL6 9TB this area, 8.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.2% | 8.1% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 10% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 13.4% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 16.3% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.1% | 46.6% | 5.5% | 33.8% | 12.8% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Pakistani | 5.6% | 3.7% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 86.1% | 82.3% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 88.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 88.9% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.5% | 89.4% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 8.5% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 0.3% | -8.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 76.7% | 14.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Sikh | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spinney Lane was 28.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.7% lower than the Welwyn East average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Spinney Lane has the 7th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Welwyn East and the 67th lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Spinney Lane, Welwyn, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2003-09-04 | £1,164,000 |
| 12 Spinney Lane, Welwyn, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2000-02-07 | £1,081,419 |
| 12 Spinney Lane, Welwyn, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 1998-05-08 | £1,082,403 |
AL6 9TB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
AL6 9TB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,725 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peartree Way Nursery School Peartree Way , SG2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 4,718 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Woolmer Green CofE VA Primary School London Road , SG3 6JP | 3out of 4 | 1,700 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knebworth Primary and Nursery School Swangleys Lane , SG3 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,797 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Primary School Great North Road , Oaklands AL6 0PX | 3out of 4 | 1,831 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Codicote Church of England Primary School Meadow Way , Codicote SG4 8YL | 4out of 4 | 2,865 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth Hollybush Lane , Datchworth SG3 6RE | 3out of 4 | 2,902 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 4,468 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwell School Barnwell , SG2 9SW | 2out of 4 | 4,641 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hertfordshire College Monkswood Way , SG1 1LA | - not rated | 4,932 yd | Further education | 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 | 3,394 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knightsfield School Knightsfield , AL8 7LW | 4out of 4 | 4,191 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | 3out of 4 | 4,253 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | 3out of 4 | 4,445 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Hood & Little John | Robin Hood And Little John Rabley Heath Road | 936 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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.