Wellington Drive is in Welwyn Garden City and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL7 2ND 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 2ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL7 2LX, AL7 2NE, AL7 2LY, AL7 2NB, AL7 2PG, AL7 2LZ, AL7 2PQ, AL7 2NF, AL7 2PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around AL7 2ND 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 | 49.6% | 50.9% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.1% | -1.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.5% | 36.1% | -3.4% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 45.4% | 0.4% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9% | 11.9% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.7% | 48.6% | -6.1% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 35.3% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 15.1% | 8.7% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
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 | 12% | 18.1% | 6.1% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 7.8% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 11.4% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4.7% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 20.7% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 34.2% | 0.7% | 33.8% | 0.4% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3.1% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 0.5% | -3.8% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 86.8% | 88.5% | 1.7% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 87.5% 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 | 79.9% | 87.5% | 7.6% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 6% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 1.4% | -4.2% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 3.2% | -4.1% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.2% | 87.1% | 8.9% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 1.4% | -6.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.9% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.2% | 37.2% | 16.0% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wellington Drive was 56.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.5% lower than the Haldens average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Wellington Drive has the 21st lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Haldens and the 152nd lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 Wellington Drive, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-04-25 | £320,000 |
| 83 Wellington Drive, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-01-20 | £364,048 |
| 79 Wellington Drive, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2024-11-01 | £349,918 |
| 75 Wellington Drive, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £361,000 | 2021-08-24 | £382,422 |
| 83 Wellington Drive, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2020-12-07 | £365,071 |
AL7 2ND area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,927 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tenterfield Nursery School London Road , AL6 9JF | 4out of 4 | 4,589 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 | 183 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springmead Primary School Hillyfields , AL7 2HB | 1out of 4 | 494 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Panshanger Primary School Daniells , AL7 1QY | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School Blackthorn Road , AL7 3JP | 3out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Family Catholic Primary School Crookhams , AL7 1PG | 3out of 4 | 1,708 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 | 658 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | 2out of 4 | 3,775 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monk's Walk School Knightsfield , AL8 7NL | 3out of 4 | 3,888 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sele School Welwyn Road , SG14 2DG | 3out of 4 | 5,154 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 | 3,924 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN | 4out of 4 | 3,978 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherrardswood School Lockleys , AL6 0BJ | - not rated | 4,390 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 | 327 yd | |
| Dynasty | 119 Moors Walk, Welwyn Garden City | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shamrock Club | Ridgeway, Welwyn Garden City | 871 yd | |
| Attimore Hall | Ridgeway, Welwyn Garden City | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fat Jacks / Downtown Pizza | 15 Little Ridge, Welwyn Garden City | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 71-81 Moors Walk, Welwyn Garden City | 327 yd | |
| Tesco | 61 Moors Walk, Welwyn Garden City | 327 yd | |
| Morrisons | 40 Black Fan Road, Welwyn Garden City | 726 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Springmead Primary School HILLY FIELDS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 533 yd |
| Moneyhole Lane Playing Field Sylvan Way | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Ridgeway Academy HERNS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 793 yd |
| Welwyn Garden City Football Club HERNS WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 996 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 | 76.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.