Tewin Road is in Welwyn Garden City and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL7 1LG is located in the Peartree electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Welwyn Hatfield. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tewin Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL7 1BH, AL7 1JR, AL7 1JU, AL7 3UD, AL7 1HG, AL7 3UA, AL7 1JG, AL7 1RX, AL7 3UQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around AL7 1LG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.9% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.1% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 1LG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.4% 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 | 44.9% | 59.4% | 14.5% | 37.9% | 21.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.2% | 25.5% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -18.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 8.9% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 1.6% | -7.9% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (94%) 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 | 40.2% | 61% | 20.8% | 48.4% | 12.6% |
| Good health | 33% | 33% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 20.5% | 5.5% | -15.0% | 12.7% | -7.2% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 0.5% | -4.9% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| 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.
In the area around AL7 1LG this area, 5.8% 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 55.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.2% | 5.8% | -23.4% | 18.2% | -12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 5.3% | -14.2% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 7.9% | -9.8% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 21.1% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 55.3% | 40.4% | 33.8% | 21.5% |
| Other | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 2.8% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 90.2% | 80.3% | -9.9% | 81.4% | -1.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 76% 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 | 93.3% | 76% | -17.3% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 12.4% | 11.1% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 4.6% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 75.7% | -16.9% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 6% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 2.8% | -2.6% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.3% | 37.2% | 18.1% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 46.2% | -10.7% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tewin Road was 491.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 425.8% higher than the Howlands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tewin Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Howlands and the 10th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 182.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indigo Court, 20 Tewin Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2015-04-24 | £1,375,722 |
| Indigo Court, 20 Tewin Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £698,315 | 2013-10-28 | £1,012,929 |
AL7 1LG 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 | 140 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 52 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludwick Nursery School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 4out of 4 | 985 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tenterfield Nursery School London Road , AL6 9JF | 4out of 4 | 3,238 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Nursery School Birchway , Crawford Road AL10 0PD | 4out of 4 | 4,637 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree Primary School Peartree Primary School , AL7 3XW | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holwell Primary School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 3out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Panshanger Primary School Daniells , AL7 1QY | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School Blackthorn Road , AL7 3JP | 3out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Templewood Primary School Pentley Park , AL8 7SD | 4out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,286 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | 2out of 4 | 2,276 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monk's Walk School Knightsfield , AL8 7NL | 3out of 4 | 2,427 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | 2out of 4 | 5,421 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 | 2,379 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knightsfield School Knightsfield , AL8 7LW | 4out of 4 | 2,581 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherrardswood School Lockleys , AL6 0BJ | - not rated | 3,271 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tewin Road Cafe | Tewin Road, Welwyn Garden City | 243 yd | |
| PW Gates | Unit 2, Swallow End | 323 yd | |
| Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue Service | Fire Station, Bridge Road East | 421 yd | |
| Taylor Mammon and Nathan Ltd | 8 Little Mundells, Welwyn Garden City | 530 yd | |
| HiTea | Unit 35A, The Howard Centre | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bakehouse | Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City | 543 yd | |
| The Two Willows | 9 Howardsgate, Welwyn Garden City | 994 yd | |
| The Doctors Tonic | Church Road, Welwyn Garden City | 1,010 yd | |
| Shamrock Club | Ridgeway, Welwyn Garden City | 1,017 yd | |
| Attimore Hall | Ridgeway, Welwyn Garden City | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megna Indian Take Away | Unit 7, Tewin Road Business Centre | 66 yd | |
| Masterchef and Shakes | Unit 16, Peartree Farm | 404 yd | |
| Regal Fish & Chips | 25 Stonehills, Welwyn Garden City | 778 yd | |
| Golden Valley Chinese Takeaway | 100 Peartree Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 821 yd | |
| Subway | 32 Stonehills, Welwyn Garden City | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City | 543 yd | |
| Waitrose | Bridge Road, Welwyn Garden City | 714 yd | |
| Tesco | New Food Experience Centre, Shire Park | 773 yd | |
| Tesco | Heart, Shire Park | 818 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit A, Fretherne Road | 872 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shire Park Club (Closed) Bessemer Road | 569 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (Welwyn Garden City) UNIT 54 UNIT 54 HOWARDSGATE | health and fitness suite | 754 yd |
| Oaklands College (Welwyn Garden City Campus) Welwyn Garden City Campus Welwyn Garden City Campus The Campus | 974 yd | |
| Swallow Dell Primary And Nursery School BLACKTHORN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,046 yd |
| Orchard Lawn Tennis Club ORCHARD LAWN TENNIS CLUB ORCHARD LAWN TENNIS CLUB BLAKEMERE ROAD | tennis courts | 1,068 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.