Woodfield Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1JQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding AL7 1JQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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	54.4%	52.7%	-1.7%	51.0%	1.7%
Male	45.6%	47.3%	1.7%	49.0%	-1.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around AL7 1JQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	45.3%	49.1%	3.8%	37.9%	11.2%
Married: Opposite sex	35.4%	33.3%	-2.1%	44.2%	-10.9%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	3.1%	4.8%	1.7%	2.2%	2.6%
Divorced	13.4%	8.8%	-4.6%	9.1%	-0.3%
Widowed	2.8%	3.7%	0.9%	6.1%	-2.4%

Health

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	51.1%	52.3%	1.2%	48.4%	3.9%
Good health	36.7%	31.3%	-5.4%	33.6%	-2.3%
Fair health	8.3%	12.5%	4.2%	12.7%	-0.2%
Bad health	3.6%	3.1%	-0.5%	4.0%	-0.9%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	1.2%	-0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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	22.8%	17.4%	-5.4%	18.2%	-0.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	21.7%	14.5%	-7.2%	9.6%	4.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.9%	16.7%	-2.2%	13.4%	3.3%
Apprenticeship	3.1%	2.5%	-0.6%	5.3%	-2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.2%	18.8%	6.6%	16.9%	1.9%
Degree or Similar	16.9%	28.3%	11.4%	33.8%	-5.5%
Other	4.3%	1.8%	-2.5%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1.4%	1%	-0.4%	0.7%	0.3%
Indian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	3.9%	2.3%	-1.6%	1.6%	0.7%
Black African	3.9%	6.4%	2.5%	2.5%	3.9%
Black Caribbean	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0%	1%	1.0%	0.5%	0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1.4%	0.5%	-0.9%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and African	0.8%	1%	0.2%	0.4%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.1%	2.6%	1.5%	0.9%	1.7%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0.5%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	82.9%	81.4%	-1.5%	81.4%	0.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.8%	1%	0.2%	0.1%	0.9%
Arab	1.1%	1%	-0.1%	0.6%	0.4%
Other	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	1.6%	-0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.9% 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	87.8%	85.9%	-1.9%	83.2%	2.7%
European Union	3%	6.5%	3.5%	6.1%	0.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	5.2%	4.7%	-0.5%	2.7%	2.0%
Middle East and Asia	3.6%	2.3%	-1.3%	5.6%	-3.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	87.3%	85.5%	-1.8%	83.2%	2.3%
10+ Years	2.8%	12.2%	9.4%	9.8%	2.4%
5-10 Years	0.3%	2.3%	2.0%	2.9%	-0.6%
2-5 Years	5.2%	0%	-5.2%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.4%	0%	-4.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	70.8%	76.7%	-5.9%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Poland	3.9%	1.3%	2.6%
Other EU countries	1.6%	1.5%	0.1%
North Africa	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Eastern Asia	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	20.2%	13.5%	6.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	51.8%	37.2%	14.6%
Christian	35.9%	46.2%	-10.3%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Muslim	3.9%	6.5%	-2.6%
Not answered	7.6%	6.0%	1.6%

Safety

Is Woodfield Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodfield Road was 161.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.8% higher than the Howlands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Woodfield Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Howlands and the 51st highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£46,200

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in AL7 1JQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Woodfield Road are based on 9 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Welwyn Hatfield.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Woodfield Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1JQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for AL7 1JQ

Average Price
£907,188

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£653,507

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,008,660

Estimated Average Property Prices for Woodfield Road

Average Price
£911,168

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£569,009

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,082,247

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Woodfield Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Unit 1 Woodfield Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building	£1,450,000	2024-03-05	£1,431,969
2 Woodfield Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building	£400,000	2021-07-20	£404,242
15 - 20 Woodfield Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building	£2,500,000	2021-01-08	£2,486,952
14 Woodfield Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building	£320,000	2020-12-17	£321,349
Unit 1 Woodfield Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building	£1,506,902	2020-03-30	£1,518,052

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for AL7 1JQ

Employment

AL7 1JQ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	111
Part-Time Employee	54
Self-Employed	27
Looking after home or family	18
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Retired	14
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	9
Unemployed	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	49
Human health and social work activities	28
Construction	16
Manufacturing	12
Education	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Transport and storage	8
Information and communication	7
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ludwick Nursery School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP	4out of 4	789 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tenterfield Nursery School London Road , AL6 9JF	4out of 4	3,700 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Birchwood Nursery School Birchway , Crawford Road AL10 0PD	4out of 4	4,610 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Panshanger Primary School Daniells , AL7 1QY	3out of 4	668 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School Blackthorn Road , AL7 3JP	3out of 4	672 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Peartree Primary School Peartree Primary School , AL7 3XW	3out of 4	737 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holwell Primary School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP	3out of 4	770 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Watchlytes Primary School Watchlytes , AL7 2AZ	3out of 4	1,276 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ridgeway Academy Herns Lane , AL7 2AF	2out of 4	906 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR	2out of 4	2,468 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Monk's Walk School Knightsfield , AL8 7NL	3out of 4	2,903 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

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN	4out of 4	2,628 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Knightsfield School Knightsfield , AL8 7LW	4out of 4	3,033 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sherrardswood School Lockleys , AL6 0BJ	- not rated	3,680 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue Service	Fire Station, Bridge Road East	134 yd
PW Gates	Unit 2, Swallow End	269 yd
Tewin Road Cafe	Tewin Road, Welwyn Garden City	659 yd
Squirrels at Ludwick	Holwell Road, Welwyn Garden City	811 yd
Taylor Mammon and Nathan Ltd	8 Little Mundells, Welwyn Garden City	822 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Shamrock Club	Ridgeway, Welwyn Garden City	557 yd
Attimore Hall	Ridgeway, Welwyn Garden City	557 yd
The Bakehouse	Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City	1,025 yd
The Chieftain	Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City	1,030 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fat Jacks / Downtown Pizza	15 Little Ridge, Welwyn Garden City	488 yd
Megna Indian Take Away	Unit 7, Tewin Road Business Centre	576 yd
Masterchef and Shakes	Unit 16, Peartree Farm	644 yd
Pizza Dellorto	2 Blackthorn Road, Welwyn Garden City	806 yd
Golden Valley Chinese Takeaway	100 Peartree Lane, Welwyn Garden City	919 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Morrisons	40 Black Fan Road, Welwyn Garden City	697 yd
The Co-operative Food	13-17 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City	1,006 yd
Aldi	Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City	1,025 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Swallow Dell Primary And Nursery School BLACKTHORN ROAD	grass pitches	564 yd
Ridgeway Academy HERNS LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	817 yd
Shire Park Club (Closed) Bessemer Road		1,092 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	64.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	64.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	57.1%

Speed Aviability

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.