Wellington Drive is in Welwyn Garden City and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL7 2NB is located in the Haldens electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Welwyn Hatfield. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wellington Drive, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL7 2LY, AL7 2NF, AL7 2LX, AL7 2ND, AL7 2NL, AL7 2LZ, AL7 2NA, AL7 2NE, AL7 2NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around AL7 2NB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.5% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.5% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 2NB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% 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 | 34.8% | 43% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51% | 42.6% | -8.4% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Separated | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 9% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 53.8% | 48.9% | -4.9% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 32% | 37.8% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 9.1% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 17% | 16.5% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 9.5% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 11.1% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 17.7% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.2% | 37.9% | 0.7% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 86.1% | 83.1% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 84.9% 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 | 85.8% | 84.9% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 3.9% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 2.6% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 84.6% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.2% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 1% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.9% | 1.3% | -9.6% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wellington Drive was 135.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.8% higher than the Haldens average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wellington Drive has the 6th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Haldens and the 74th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 106.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Wellington Drive, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2023-05-26 | £416,296 |
| 44 Wellington Drive, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-02-04 | £361,500 |
| 22 Wellington Drive, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £332,000 | 2022-01-14 | £332,345 |
| 18 Wellington Drive, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-11-15 | £440,635 |
| 62 Wellington Drive, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-09-01 | £391,526 |
AL7 2NB 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludwick Nursery School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 4out of 4 | 1,956 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tenterfield Nursery School London Road , AL6 9JF | 4out of 4 | 4,518 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 | 244 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springmead Primary School Hillyfields , AL7 2HB | 1out of 4 | 407 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Panshanger Primary School Daniells , AL7 1QY | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School Blackthorn Road , AL7 3JP | 3out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Family Catholic Primary School Crookhams , AL7 1PG | 3out of 4 | 1,621 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 609 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | 2out of 4 | 3,799 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monk's Walk School Knightsfield , AL8 7NL | 3out of 4 | 3,824 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sele School Welwyn Road , SG14 2DG | 3out of 4 | 5,161 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knightsfield School Knightsfield , AL8 7LW | 4out of 4 | 3,854 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN | 4out of 4 | 3,995 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherrardswood School Lockleys , AL6 0BJ | - not rated | 4,311 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee's Fish & Chips | 117a Moors Walk, Welwyn Garden City | 248 yd | |
| Dynasty | 119 Moors Walk, Welwyn Garden City | 248 yd | |
| The View | Old Herns Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shamrock Club | Ridgeway, Welwyn Garden City | 862 yd | |
| Attimore Hall | Ridgeway, Welwyn Garden City | 862 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fat Jacks / Downtown Pizza | 15 Little Ridge, Welwyn Garden City | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 71-81 Moors Walk, Welwyn Garden City | 248 yd | |
| Tesco | 61 Moors Walk, Welwyn Garden City | 248 yd | |
| Morrisons | 40 Black Fan Road, Welwyn Garden City | 723 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Springmead Primary School HILLY FIELDS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 439 yd |
| Moneyhole Lane Playing Field Sylvan Way | grass pitches | 666 yd |
| Ridgeway Academy HERNS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 745 yd |
| Welwyn Garden City Football Club HERNS WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Panshanger Golf Complex OLD HERNS LANE | golf, squash courts | 1,092 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 | 161.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.