Haynes Close is in Welwyn Garden City and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL7 3EP is located in the Howlands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Welwyn Hatfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Haynes Close, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL7 3EW, AL7 3NW, AL7 3ER, AL7 3SA, AL7 3NP, AL7 3ET, AL7 3ES, AL7 3RZ, AL7 3EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding AL7 3EP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 55.5% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 4.5% |
| Male | 47.3% | 44.5% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -4.5% |
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 3EP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.9% 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 | 36% | 46.9% | 10.9% | 37.9% | 9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 29.4% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -14.8% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 10.7% | -3.6% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 11.4% | 9.6% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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 | 46% | 49.1% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 34.9% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 10.1% | -7.3% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 6% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 34.3% | 19.9% | -14.4% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 10.2% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 17.6% | 5.6% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 19.3% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20% | 27.3% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.8% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 92.9% | 89% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 92% | 87.7% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 4.6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| 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 | 90.6% | 87.7% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0.5% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Haynes Close was 141.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.7% higher than the Howlands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Haynes Close has the 9th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Howlands and the 64th highest crime rate of 361 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Haynes Close, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £414,000 | 2025-01-17 | £428,892 |
| 26 Haynes Close, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-05-26 | £405,263 |
| 9 Haynes Close, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £493,000 | 2021-03-16 | £558,291 |
| 25 Haynes Close, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2020-07-01 | £401,043 |
| 1 Haynes Close, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £369,000 | 2020-02-21 | £429,010 |
AL7 3EP 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludwick Nursery School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 4out of 4 | 883 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tenterfield Nursery School London Road , AL6 9JF | 4out of 4 | 4,264 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Nursery School Birchway , Crawford Road AL10 0PD | 4out of 4 | 4,579 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackthorn Junior School Blackthorn Road , AL7 3JP | - not rated | 188 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thumbswood Infant School Blackthorn Road , AL7 3JP | - not rated | 188 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School Blackthorn Road , AL7 3JP | - not rated | 188 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Panshanger Primary School Daniells , AL7 1QY | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holwell Primary School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway Academy Herns Lane , AL7 2AF | - not rated | 807 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederic Osborn School Herns Lane , AL7 2AF | - not rated | 807 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Newsom School Oaken Grove , AL7 4TP | - not rated | 1,508 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | - not rated | 2,732 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | 3out of 4 | 2,732 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 | 1,001 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Marks Academy The Commons , AL7 4RZ | - not rated | 1,621 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN | 4out of 4 | 2,942 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knightsfield School Knightsfield , AL8 7LW | 4out of 4 | 3,593 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knightsfield School Knightsfield , AL8 7LW | - not rated | 3,593 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue Service | Fire Station, Bridge Road East | 567 yd | |
| PW Gates | Unit 2, Swallow End | 726 yd | |
| Squirrels at Ludwick | Holwell Road, Welwyn Garden City | 883 yd | |
| Bipash Tandoori Indian Restaurant | 41 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 928 yd | |
| The Don Indian Restaurant | 9-11 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shamrock Club | Ridgeway, Welwyn Garden City | 451 yd | |
| Attimore Hall | Ridgeway, Welwyn Garden City | 451 yd | |
| The Chieftain | Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 730 yd | |
| The Grove | Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fat Jacks / Downtown Pizza | 15 Little Ridge, Welwyn Garden City | 261 yd | |
| Pizza Dellorto | 2 Blackthorn Road, Welwyn Garden City | 422 yd | |
| Green Garden Chinese Takeaway | 7 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 928 yd | |
| Seaworld | 39 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 928 yd | |
| Burrito Grill/Sushi and Shakes | 20 Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | 40 Black Fan Road, Welwyn Garden City | 502 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 13-17 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 928 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 8 Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City | 1,016 yd | |
| Lidl | 71-81 Moors Walk, Welwyn Garden City | 1,093 yd | |
| Tesco | 61 Moors Walk, Welwyn Garden City | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swallow Dell Primary And Nursery School BLACKTHORN ROAD | grass pitches | 204 yd |
| Ridgeway Academy HERNS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 811 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.