Jackdaws is in Welwyn Garden City and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL7 2BG 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 Jackdaws, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL7 2BE, AL7 2BF, AL7 2BQ, AL7 2BD, AL7 2BP, AL7 2BW, AL7 2BA, AL7 2AZ, AL7 2BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around AL7 2BG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.8% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.2% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 31.6% | 38.5% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.7% | 39.8% | -6.9% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 7.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 11.1% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 40% | 46.2% | 6.2% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 34.6% | -4.3% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 15% | 14.3% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 20.9% | 10.6% | -10.3% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 15.9% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 16.7% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 7.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 19.4% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 26.4% | 0.2% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 89.3% | 91.6% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 10.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 94% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.8% | 94% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 1.4% | -2.9% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 94.3% | 2.9% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.7% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.6% | 37.2% | 17.4% |
| Christian | 35.1% | 46.2% | -11.1% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Jackdaws was 87.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.7% lower than the Haldens average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Jackdaws has the 13th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Haldens and the 135th highest crime rate of 361 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jackdaws, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-08-11 | £282,328 |
| 3 Jackdaws, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2020-11-05 | £236,492 |
| 41 Jackdaws, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £192,604 | 2018-06-08 | £194,444 |
| 21 Jackdaws, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,200 | 2018-03-23 | £229,882 |
| 39 Jackdaws, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £209,000 | 2016-11-04 | £210,550 |
AL7 2BG 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 | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| 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 | 1,854 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tenterfield Nursery School London Road , AL6 9JF | 4out of 4 | 4,408 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 | - not rated | 226 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watchlytes Primary School Watchlytes , AL7 2AZ | 1out of 4 | 226 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springmead Primary School Hillyfields , AL7 2HB | 3out of 4 | 446 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springmead Primary School Hillyfields , AL7 2HB | - not rated | 446 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Panshanger Primary School Daniells , AL7 1QY | 3out of 4 | 719 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 | - not rated | 484 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederic Osborn School Herns Lane , AL7 2AF | - not rated | 484 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Newsom School Oaken Grove , AL7 4TP | - not rated | 2,475 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | - not rated | 3,691 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | 3out of 4 | 3,691 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hyde School Holwell Hyde , Cole Green Lane AL7 3DH | - not rated | 971 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Marks Academy The Commons , AL7 4RZ | - not rated | 2,102 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knightsfield School Knightsfield , AL8 7LW | 4out of 4 | 3,743 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knightsfield School Knightsfield , AL8 7LW | - not rated | 3,743 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN | 4out of 4 | 3,883 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee's Fish & Chips | 117a Moors Walk, Welwyn Garden City | 121 yd | |
| Dynasty | 119 Moors Walk, Welwyn Garden City | 121 yd | |
| The View | Old Herns Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shamrock Club | Ridgeway, Welwyn Garden City | 624 yd | |
| Attimore Hall | Ridgeway, Welwyn Garden City | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fat Jacks / Downtown Pizza | 15 Little Ridge, Welwyn Garden City | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 71-81 Moors Walk, Welwyn Garden City | 121 yd | |
| Tesco | 61 Moors Walk, Welwyn Garden City | 121 yd | |
| Morrisons | 40 Black Fan Road, Welwyn Garden City | 499 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Springmead Primary School HILLY FIELDS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 457 yd |
| Ridgeway Academy HERNS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 486 yd |
| Welwyn Garden City Football Club HERNS WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 705 yd |
| Moneyhole Lane Playing Field Sylvan Way | grass pitches | 926 yd |
| Panshanger Golf Complex OLD HERNS LANE | golf, squash courts | 979 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 | 139 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.