Roseacre Gardens, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2RH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around AL7 2RH 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	49.1%	50.5%	1.4%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	50.9%	49.5%	-1.4%	49.0%	0.5%

Partnership Status

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	33.3%	33.9%	0.6%	37.9%	-4.0%
Married: Opposite sex	43.9%	45.8%	1.9%	44.2%	1.6%
Separated	2.5%	1.3%	-1.2%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	8%	8.1%	0.1%	9.1%	-1.0%
Widowed	12.2%	11%	-1.2%	6.1%	4.9%

Health

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	48.8%	46.1%	-2.7%	48.4%	-2.3%
Good health	34.7%	35.4%	0.7%	33.6%	1.8%
Fair health	9.1%	12.8%	3.7%	12.7%	0.1%
Bad health	6%	5.1%	-0.9%	4.0%	1.1%
Very bad health	1.4%	0.7%	-0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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	25.7%	17.4%	-8.3%	18.2%	-0.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.5%	9.7%	-6.8%	9.6%	0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.1%	16.9%	-1.2%	13.4%	3.5%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	3.8%	0.0%	5.3%	-1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.9%	18.6%	4.7%	16.9%	1.7%
Degree or Similar	17.3%	29.7%	12.4%	33.8%	-4.1%
Other	4.6%	3.8%	-0.8%	2.8%	1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	1.4%	2%	0.6%	1.1%	0.9%
Chinese	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	1.1%	1%	-0.1%	3.1%	-2.1%
Pakistani	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	0%	3%	3.0%	1.6%	1.4%
Black African	0%	3.7%	3.7%	2.5%	1.2%
Black Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	1%	0.3%	0.9%	0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	93.7%	86.6%	-7.1%	81.4%	5.2%
Other	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.5% 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	95.1%	88.5%	-6.6%	83.2%	5.3%
European Union	1.4%	6.1%	4.7%	6.1%	0.0%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.7%	1.7%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	2.5%	3.4%	0.9%	5.6%	-2.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.6%	87.9%	-4.7%	83.2%	4.7%
10+ Years	0.4%	9.4%	9.0%	9.8%	-0.4%
5-10 Years	0.4%	1.7%	1.3%	2.9%	-1.2%
2-5 Years	1.4%	1%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	5.3%	0%	-5.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.1%	76.7%	4.4%
Ireland	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	2%	1.5%	0.5%
South and Eastern Africa	1%	0.2%	0.8%
No passport held	13.2%	13.5%	-0.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.6%	37.2%	6.4%
Christian	43.2%	46.2%	-3.0%
Buddhist	1.7%	0.5%	1.2%
Hindu	2.7%	1.7%	1.0%
Muslim	2%	6.5%	-4.5%
Not answered	6.8%	6.0%	0.8%

Safety

Is Roseacre Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roseacre Gardens was 70.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.9% lower than the Haldens average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Roseacre Gardens has the 21st highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Haldens and the 175th highest crime rate of 361 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£51,700

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in AL7 2RH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Roseacre Gardens are based on 181 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Welwyn Hatfield.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Roseacre Gardens, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2RH

Estimated Average Property Prices for AL7 2RH

Average Price
£168,471

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£260,166

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£166,120

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Roseacre Gardens

Average Price
£179,204

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£251,089

Detached
£264,828

Flats/Maisonettes
£177,915

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Roseacre GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
29 Roseacre Gardens, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£147,000	2025-07-04	£148,090
54 Roseacre Gardens, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£139,950	2025-01-15	£139,803
30 Roseacre Gardens, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£142,000	2024-12-09	£142,000
44 Roseacre Gardens, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£188,000	2024-03-26	£185,273
49 Roseacre Gardens, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£225,100	2023-05-25	£219,784

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for AL7 2RH

Employment

AL7 2RH 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	81
Retired	62
Part-Time Employee	38
Self-Employed	24
Student (economically inactive)	9
Looking after home or family	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Unemployed	2
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	36
Construction	14
Human health and social work activities	13
Manufacturing	11
Education	11
Administrative and support service activities	9
Financial and insurance activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Transport and storage	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Information and communication	6
Other	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Real estate activities	3

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ludwick Nursery School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP	4out of 4	2,215 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tenterfield Nursery School London Road , AL6 9JF	4out of 4	5,047 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Watchlytes Primary School Watchlytes , AL7 2AZ	- not rated	554 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Watchlytes Primary School Watchlytes , AL7 2AZ	1out of 4	554 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Springmead Primary School Hillyfields , AL7 2HB	3out of 4	779 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Springmead Primary School Hillyfields , AL7 2HB	- not rated	779 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Panshanger Primary School Daniells , AL7 1QY	3out of 4	1,335 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ridgeway Academy Herns Lane , AL7 2AF	- not rated	1,118 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Sir Frederic Osborn School Herns Lane , AL7 2AF	- not rated	1,118 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sir John Newsom School Oaken Grove , AL7 4TP	- not rated	2,706 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR	- not rated	4,063 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR	3out of 4	4,063 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Hyde School Holwell Hyde , Cole Green Lane AL7 3DH	- not rated	739 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
James Marks Academy The Commons , AL7 4RZ	- not rated	1,902 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN	4out of 4	4,286 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Knightsfield School Knightsfield , AL8 7LW	4out of 4	4,383 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Knightsfield School Knightsfield , AL8 7LW	- not rated	4,383 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lee's Fish & Chips	117a Moors Walk, Welwyn Garden City		654 yd
Dynasty	119 Moors Walk, Welwyn Garden City		654 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl	71-81 Moors Walk, Welwyn Garden City	654 yd
Tesco	61 Moors Walk, Welwyn Garden City	654 yd
Morrisons	40 Black Fan Road, Welwyn Garden City	1,006 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Moneyhole Lane Playing Field Sylvan Way	grass pitches	403 yd
Springmead Primary School HILLY FIELDS	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	781 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	112.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.