Ludwick Way is in Welwyn Garden City and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL7 3PN 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 Ludwick Way, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL7 3LW, AL7 3PY, AL7 3PZ, AL7 3LP, AL7 3BX, AL7 3SD, AL7 3LS, AL7 3LR, AL7 3QD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding AL7 3PN is primarily male, with 53.8% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 46.2% | -8.6% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 45.2% | 53.8% | 8.6% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 3PN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.9% 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 | 51.5% | 50.9% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.8% | 36.3% | 7.5% | 44.2% | -7.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 7.5% | -5.4% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 | 51.1% | 45.4% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 37.5% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 10.4% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 20.6% | 21.3% | 0.7% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.2% | 12.3% | -10.9% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 15.2% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 16.6% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 28% | 12.1% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 6.4% | 1.9% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 4% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 0.8% | -2.6% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 81.7% | 79.3% | -2.4% | 81.4% | -2.1% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 84.6% 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 | 87% | 84.6% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.1% | 85.2% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 11.7% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.7% | 37.2% | 14.5% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ludwick Way was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Howlands average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 137 Ludwick Way, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2009-01-20 | £430,639 |
| 119 Ludwick Way, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2007-03-21 | £326,335 |
| 137 Ludwick Way, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2006-02-24 | £450,609 |
| 137 Ludwick Way, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2004-08-27 | £349,215 |
| 143 Ludwick Way, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2002-09-18 | £314,300 |
AL7 3PN 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 166 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Nursery School Birchway , Crawford Road AL10 0PD | 4out of 4 | 3,837 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tenterfield Nursery School London Road , AL6 9JF | 4out of 4 | 4,298 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holwell Primary School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 3out of 4 | 101 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peartree Primary School Peartree Primary School , AL7 3XW | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Catholic Primary School Woodhall Lane , AL7 3TF | 2out of 4 | 580 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School Blackthorn Road , AL7 3JP | 3out of 4 | 651 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Creswick Primary & Nursery School Sir John Newsom Way , AL7 4FL | 2out of 4 | 901 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | 2out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monk's Walk School Knightsfield , AL8 7NL | 3out of 4 | 3,476 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | 2out of 4 | 4,497 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NL | 4out of 4 | 4,848 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN | 4out of 4 | 2,200 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knightsfield School Knightsfield , AL8 7LW | 4out of 4 | 3,652 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherrardswood School Lockleys , AL6 0BJ | - not rated | 4,358 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN | 3out of 4 | 4,888 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bipash Tandoori Indian Restaurant | 41 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 207 yd | |
| The Don Indian Restaurant | 9-11 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 207 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 53 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 207 yd | |
| Popin Cafe Restaurant | 47 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 207 yd | |
| Squirrels at Ludwick | Holwell Road, Welwyn Garden City | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chieftain | Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 414 yd | |
| Peartree Inn | Hollybush Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 503 yd | |
| The Hollybush | Hollybush Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Garden Chinese Takeaway | 7 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 207 yd | |
| Seaworld | 39 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 207 yd | |
| Pizza Dellorto | 2 Blackthorn Road, Welwyn Garden City | 526 yd | |
| Golden Valley Chinese Takeaway | 100 Peartree Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 662 yd | |
| Masterchef and Shakes | Unit 16, Peartree Farm | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 13-17 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 207 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swallow Dell Primary And Nursery School BLACKTHORN ROAD | grass pitches | 542 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields Beehive Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 732 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 | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.