Cedar Walk is in Welwyn Garden City and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL7 1HQ is located in the Panshanger electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Welwyn Hatfield. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cedar Walk, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL7 3HD, AL7 3HE, AL7 1HR, AL7 2JU, AL7 3HG, AL7 3HN, AL7 1HN, AL7 3HB, AL7 2JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding AL7 1HQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 54.7% | 4.5% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 49.8% | 45.3% | -4.5% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 | 24.2% | 38.9% | 14.7% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.4% | 46.6% | -10.8% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 8.8% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (90.1%) 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 | 52.6% | 55.8% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 34.3% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 8.1% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 10.3% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 8% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 20.2% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 16% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.5% | 40.1% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 6.3% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 85.1% | 80.8% | -4.3% | 81.4% | -0.6% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 85.5% 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 | 86.2% | 85.5% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 4.9% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.1% | 85.5% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.1% | 2.3% | -10.8% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cedar Walk was 106.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.6% higher than the Howlands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cedar Walk has the 19th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Howlands and the 99th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Cedar Walk, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2024-08-30 | £553,529 |
| 2 Cedar Walk, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-06-30 | £515,899 |
| 4 Cedar Walk, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2020-12-10 | £503,562 |
| 5 Cedar Walk, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2017-11-28 | £660,351 |
| 4 Cedar Walk, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2011-11-01 | £561,298 |
AL7 1HQ 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 | 114 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludwick Nursery School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 4out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tenterfield Nursery School London Road , AL6 9JF | 4out of 4 | 4,848 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Nursery School Birchway , Crawford Road AL10 0PD | 4out of 4 | 4,853 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watchlytes Primary School Watchlytes , AL7 2AZ | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School Blackthorn Road , AL7 3JP | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Panshanger Primary School Daniells , AL7 1QY | 3out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Commonswood Primary & Nursery School The Commons , AL7 4RU | 3out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springmead Primary School Hillyfields , AL7 2HB | 1out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway Academy Herns Lane , AL7 2AF | 2out of 4 | 992 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | 2out of 4 | 3,298 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monk's Walk School Knightsfield , AL8 7NL | 3out of 4 | 4,087 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | 2out of 4 | 5,307 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN | 4out of 4 | 3,536 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knightsfield School Knightsfield , AL8 7LW | 4out of 4 | 4,174 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherrardswood School Lockleys , AL6 0BJ | - not rated | 4,735 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supreme Peri Peri | 20 Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City | 694 yd | |
| The Raj of India Restaurant | 16 Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City | 700 yd | |
| Lee's Fish & Chips | 117a Moors Walk, Welwyn Garden City | 925 yd | |
| Dynasty | 119 Moors Walk, Welwyn Garden City | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove | Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City | 700 yd | |
| Shamrock Club | Ridgeway, Welwyn Garden City | 886 yd | |
| Attimore Hall | Ridgeway, Welwyn Garden City | 886 yd | |
| The Chieftain | Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burrito Grill/Sushi and Shakes | 20 Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City | 694 yd | |
| Sizzlers | 14 Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City | 700 yd | |
| Pizza Dellorto | 2 Blackthorn Road, Welwyn Garden City | 811 yd | |
| Fat Jacks / Downtown Pizza | 15 Little Ridge, Welwyn Garden City | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 8 Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City | 700 yd | |
| Morrisons | 40 Black Fan Road, Welwyn Garden City | 764 yd | |
| Lidl | 71-81 Moors Walk, Welwyn Garden City | 925 yd | |
| Tesco | 61 Moors Walk, Welwyn Garden City | 925 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swallow Dell Primary And Nursery School BLACKTHORN ROAD | grass pitches | 868 yd |
| Ridgeway Academy HERNS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,083 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% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.