Golden Dell is in Welwyn Garden City and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL7 4EB is located in the Hollybush electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Welwyn Hatfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Golden Dell, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL7 4ED, AL7 4EE, AL7 4HW, AL7 4EA, AL7 4HZ, AL7 4HL, AL7 4HB, AL7 4EF, AL7 4DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding AL7 4EB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 56.4% | 53.3% | -3.1% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 43.6% | 46.7% | 3.1% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 | 32.5% | 41% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 43.7% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 8.7% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 4.4% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.7%) 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 | 43.6% | 49.7% | 6.1% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 42.9% | 37% | -5.9% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 10.5% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 23.9% | 14.9% | -9.0% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.4% | 18% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 11% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 22.4% | 10.9% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 25% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.8% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 86.1% | 85.5% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 4.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 91% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.4% | 91% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 5.6% | 4.5% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 0.9% | -2.7% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 1.9% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 91% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 0% | -6.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Golden Dell was 61.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.6% lower than the Hollybush average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Golden Dell has the 8th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Hollybush and the 162nd lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Golden Dell, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-09-28 | £349,146 |
| 8 Golden Dell, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £417,500 | 2023-02-10 | £404,899 |
| 18 Golden Dell, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2020-11-20 | £354,857 |
| 66 Golden Dell, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2020-10-02 | £401,637 |
| 20 Golden Dell, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2019-03-29 | £377,367 |
AL7 4EB 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludwick Nursery School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 4out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Nursery School Birchway , Crawford Road AL10 0PD | 4out of 4 | 2,891 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tenterfield Nursery School London Road , AL6 9JF | 4out of 4 | 5,456 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creswick Primary & Nursery School Sir John Newsom Way , AL7 4FL | 2out of 4 | 740 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Catholic Primary School Woodhall Lane , AL7 3TF | 2out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holwell Primary School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 3out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Commonswood Primary & Nursery School The Commons , AL7 4RU | 3out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School Blackthorn Road , AL7 3JP | 3out of 4 | 1,623 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2,033 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Academy Herns Lane , AL7 2AF | 2out of 4 | 2,616 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | 2out of 4 | 3,367 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NL | 4out of 4 | 3,758 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Monk's Walk School Knightsfield , AL8 7NL | 3out of 4 | 4,628 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN | 4out of 4 | 2,349 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN | 3out of 4 | 3,783 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Hatfield Academy Travellers Lane , AL10 8TJ | - not rated | 4,659 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knightsfield School Knightsfield , AL8 7LW | 4out of 4 | 4,832 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hertfordshire Hatfield Campus , College Lane AL10 9AB | - not rated | 5,091 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J&O Coffee Shop | Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, Howlands | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hollybush | Hollybush Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 306 yd | |
| Peartree Inn | Hollybush Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 938 yd | |
| The Chieftain | Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs C's | 158 Hollybush Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 306 yd | |
| Tikka Masala | 166 Hollybush Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 306 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hatfield Cricket Club HATFIELD AND CRUSADERS CRICKET CLUB HATFIELD AND CRUSADERS CRICKET CLUB ASCOTS LANE | grass pitches | 332 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields Beehive Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 681 yd |
| Mill Green Golf Club GYPSY LANE | golf | 847 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.