By The Mount is in Welwyn Garden City and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL7 3SY is located in the Peartree electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Welwyn Hatfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about By The Mount, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3SY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL7 3BN, AL7 3TS, AL7 3SX, AL7 3SJ, AL8 6JT, AL8 6JS, AL8 6EP, AL7 3TB, AL7 3TD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding AL7 3SY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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 | 54.9% | 54.4% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 45.1% | 45.6% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 | 35.4% | 41% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 43.3% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 9% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 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 (85.2%) 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 | 51.4% | 50.3% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 34.9% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 10.7% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 22% | 19.2% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 11.2% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 15.9% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 19.2% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 29.9% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.4% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 3.7% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 79% | 77.6% | -1.4% | 81.4% | -3.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 87.1% 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 | 87.4% | 87.1% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 1% | -3.5% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 3.7% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 86% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 10% | 8.6% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 1% | -8.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around By The Mount was 107.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.0% higher than the Howlands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
By The Mount has the 17th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Howlands and the 95th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 By The Mount, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £214,000 | 2023-01-13 | £203,942 |
| 27 By The Mount, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2021-06-30 | £403,391 |
| 1 By The Mount, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2020-12-02 | £442,467 |
| 16 By The Mount, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2020-07-24 | £210,053 |
| 6 By The Mount, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2020-06-29 | £202,655 |
AL7 3SY 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 | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludwick Nursery School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 4out of 4 | 882 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Nursery School Birchway , Crawford Road AL10 0PD | 4out of 4 | 3,435 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tenterfield Nursery School London Road , AL6 9JF | 4out of 4 | 3,895 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Catholic Primary School Woodhall Lane , AL7 3TF | 2out of 4 | 675 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peartree Primary School Peartree Primary School , AL7 3XW | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Applecroft School Applecroft Road , AL8 6JZ | 4out of 4 | 890 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Creswick Primary & Nursery School Sir John Newsom Way , AL7 4FL | 2out of 4 | 949 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holwell Primary School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | 2out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Academy Herns Lane , AL7 2AF | 2out of 4 | 2,319 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monk's Walk School Knightsfield , AL8 7NL | 3out of 4 | 3,077 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | 2out of 4 | 4,297 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NL | 4out of 4 | 4,573 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 | 1,221 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knightsfield School Knightsfield , AL8 7LW | 4out of 4 | 3,319 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherrardswood School Lockleys , AL6 0BJ | - not rated | 4,100 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN | 3out of 4 | 4,633 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body & Soul Cafe | 110 Parkway, Welwyn Garden City | 565 yd | |
| Focolare Centre For Unity | 69 Parkway, Welwyn Garden City | 585 yd | |
| Life Cafes and Resorts | Gosling Stadium, Stanborough Road | 626 yd | |
| Welwyn Rugby Football Club | Hobbs Way, Welwyn Garden City | 670 yd | |
| Squirrels at Ludwick | Holwell Road, Welwyn Garden City | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanborough Beefeater & Premier Inn | The Stanborough, Stanborough Road | 352 yd | |
| The Doctors Tonic | Church Road, Welwyn Garden City | 721 yd | |
| Peartree Inn | Hollybush Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 826 yd | |
| The Two Willows | 9 Howardsgate, Welwyn Garden City | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Valley Chinese Takeaway | 100 Peartree Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 498 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 51 Fretherne Road, Welwyn Garden City | 786 yd | |
| WGC Grill and Pizza | 42 Fretherne Road, Welwyn Garden City | 812 yd | |
| Masterchef and Shakes | Unit 16, Peartree Farm | 856 yd | |
| Burger King | 32 Howardsgate, Welwyn Garden City | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Unit A, Fretherne Road | 747 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 13-17 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 921 yd | |
| Waitrose | Bridge Road, Welwyn Garden City | 995 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gosling Sports Park GOSLING SPORTS PARK GOSLING SPORTS PARK STANBOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, golf, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, indoor tennis centre, ski slopes, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 687 yd |
| Welwyn Rfc HOBBS WAY | grass pitches | 726 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Welwyn Garden City) UNIT 54 UNIT 54 HOWARDSGATE | health and fitness suite | 858 yd |
| Herts Country Club (Closed) Chequers Field | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,008 yd |
| Applecroft School APPLECROFT ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,023 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 | 63.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 156.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.