Homestead Court is in Welwyn Garden City and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL7 4LZ 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 Homestead Court, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL7 4LY, AL7 4BT, AL7 4BS, AL7 3JD, AL7 4LT, AL7 3JE, AL7 3JF, AL7 4LU, AL7 4BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding AL7 4LZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 52.1% | 52.2% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 47.9% | 47.8% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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% | 36.6% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 43% | 2.7% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 16% | 12.7% | -3.3% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 4.6% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 49.8% | 50.9% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 27.6% | 31.1% | 3.5% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 12.9% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.5% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 0.6% | -2.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 23.5% | 16.5% | -7.0% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 10.6% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 9.5% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 20.1% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 33.1% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -0.7% |
| Other | 8.2% | 4.2% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 89.8% | 87.7% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 6.3% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 77.3% 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 | 89.2% | 77.3% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 12.1% | 9.9% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 3.6% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.7% | 76.8% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 15.4% | 15.1% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 5.4% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 0.6% | -7.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 4.8% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Homestead Court was 99.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.9% higher than the Hollybush average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Homestead Court has the 7th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Hollybush and the 115th highest crime rate of 361 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Homestead Court, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-05-21 | £191,575 |
| 45 Homestead Court, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2019-07-04 | £170,538 |
| 45 Homestead Court, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2011-03-03 | £186,396 |
| 44 Homestead Court, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2009-05-01 | £182,247 |
| 45 Homestead Court, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £118,500 | 2006-01-13 | £187,823 |
AL7 4LZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 808 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Nursery School Birchway , Crawford Road AL10 0PD | 4out of 4 | 3,778 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tenterfield Nursery School London Road , AL6 9JF | 4out of 4 | 4,910 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 | 722 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thumbswood Infant School Blackthorn Road , AL7 3JP | - not rated | 722 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School Blackthorn Road , AL7 3JP | - not rated | 722 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holwell Primary School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Catholic Primary School Woodhall Lane , AL7 3TF | 3out of 4 | 953 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir John Newsom School Oaken Grove , AL7 4TP | - not rated | 875 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Academy Herns Lane , AL7 2AF | - not rated | 1,703 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederic Osborn School Herns Lane , AL7 2AF | - not rated | 1,703 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | - not rated | 2,360 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | 3out of 4 | 2,360 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Marks Academy The Commons , AL7 4RZ | - not rated | 971 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hyde School Holwell Hyde , Cole Green Lane AL7 3DH | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN | 4out of 4 | 2,636 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knightsfield School Knightsfield , AL8 7LW | 4out of 4 | 4,255 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knightsfield School Knightsfield , AL8 7LW | - not rated | 4,255 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bipash Tandoori Indian Restaurant | 41 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 534 yd | |
| The Don Indian Restaurant | 9-11 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 534 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 53 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 534 yd | |
| Popin Cafe Restaurant | 47 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 534 yd | |
| Supreme Peri Peri | 20 Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chieftain | Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 181 yd | |
| Peartree Inn | Hollybush Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 673 yd | |
| The Grove | Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City | 673 yd | |
| The Hollybush | Hollybush Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Dellorto | 2 Blackthorn Road, Welwyn Garden City | 499 yd | |
| Green Garden Chinese Takeaway | 7 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 534 yd | |
| Seaworld | 39 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 534 yd | |
| Burrito Grill/Sushi and Shakes | 20 Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City | 627 yd | |
| Sizzlers | 14 Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 13-17 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 534 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 8 Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City | 673 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Fields Beehive Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 250 yd |
| Swallow Dell Primary And Nursery School BLACKTHORN ROAD | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Hatfield Cricket Club HATFIELD AND CRUSADERS CRICKET CLUB HATFIELD AND CRUSADERS CRICKET CLUB ASCOTS LANE | grass pitches | 1,049 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 190.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.