Maple Grove is in Welwyn Garden City and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL7 1NL is located in the Haldens electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Welwyn Hatfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Maple Grove, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL7 1NJ, AL7 1NQ, AL7 1FZ, AL7 1NN, AL7 1NH, AL7 1NS, AL7 1ND, AL7 1FX, AL7 1NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around AL7 1NL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 50.4% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 46.1% | 49.6% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 30.8% | 31.8% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 44.4% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 12.9% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 9.9% | -0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.6% | 45.3% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 38.2% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 17% | 11.9% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 24.9% | 15.8% | -9.1% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 7.9% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 13.5% | -6.3% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 8.6% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 21.1% | 11.4% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.3% | 30% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 92.6% | 88.3% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 6.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 84.4% 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 | 91.8% | 84.4% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 7.4% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 84.2% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 8.4% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maple Grove was 83.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.5% lower than the Haldens average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Maple Grove has the 17th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Haldens and the 148th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Maple Grove, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-11-02 | £436,871 |
| 54 Maple Grove, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-03-26 | £411,560 |
| 72 Maple Grove, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2019-08-06 | £324,316 |
| 40 Maple Grove, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2016-12-20 | £406,376 |
| 70 Maple Grove, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2005-12-02 | £418,473 |
AL7 1NL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 135 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludwick Nursery School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 4out of 4 | 2,098 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tenterfield Nursery School London Road , AL6 9JF | 4out of 4 | 2,628 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterside Academy Rowans , AL7 1NZ | 2out of 4 | 575 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Family Catholic Primary School Crookhams , AL7 1PG | 3out of 4 | 604 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Hertford Road , Digswell AL6 0BX | 3out of 4 | 901 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School Harwood Close , AL8 7AG | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Panshanger Primary School Daniells , AL7 1QY | 3out of 4 | 1,208 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 | 1,337 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monk's Walk School Knightsfield , AL8 7NL | 3out of 4 | 1,950 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | 2out of 4 | 3,364 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knightsfield School Knightsfield , AL8 7LW | 4out of 4 | 1,964 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherrardswood School Lockleys , AL6 0BJ | - not rated | 2,460 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN | 4out of 4 | 3,414 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Wall Chinese Restaurant | 70 Haldens, Welwyn Garden City | 276 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 98 Haldens, Welwyn Garden City | 277 yd | |
| Raj Garden Tandoori Indian Restaurant | 78 Haldens, Welwyn Garden City | 277 yd | |
| Busy Bees Nursery | Unit 1 to 2, Shire Park | 444 yd | |
| Taylor Mammon and Nathan Ltd | 8 Little Mundells, Welwyn Garden City | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sheldan Inn | Sloansway, Welwyn Garden City | 254 yd | |
| The Bakehouse | Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab & Fishermans Net | 92-92B Haldens, Welwyn Garden City | 276 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Heart, Shire Park | 701 yd | |
| Tesco | New Food Experience Centre, Shire Park | 757 yd | |
| Aldi | Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City | 894 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waterside Academy ROWANS | grass pitches | 482 yd |
| The Holy Family Catholic Primary School CROOKHAMS | grass pitches | 501 yd |
| Welwyn Garden City Football Club HERNS WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 982 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.