Moorend is in Welwyn Garden City and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL7 4QL 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 Moorend, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL7 4QJ, AL7 4HF, AL7 4QH, AL7 4QG, AL7 4HG, AL7 4RH, AL7 4QQ, AL7 4BN, AL7 4BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around AL7 4QL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 51.4% | -3.4% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 45.2% | 48.6% | 3.4% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 31% | 37.4% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 44.9% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 9.1% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 4.9% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (90.1%) 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 | 53.9% | 51.6% | -2.3% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 34% | 38.5% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 9% | 7.3% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 17.4% | 19.6% | 2.2% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 12.5% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 17.4% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 16.6% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.8% | 27.9% | -1.9% | 33.8% | -5.9% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.2% | 2.9% | -3.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 6.9% | 3.4% | -3.5% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 77.9% | 83.2% | 5.3% | 81.4% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 86% 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 | 79.4% | 86% | 6.6% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 7.8% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 5% | 1.3% | -3.7% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 3.6% | -4.2% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.4% | 86.4% | 7.0% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 8.6% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 2.3% | -3.6% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 1.6% | -5.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 1% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moorend was 26.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.9% lower than the Howlands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Moorend has the 4th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Howlands and the 61st lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Moorend, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2023-06-16 | £462,525 |
| 9 Moorend, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2020-05-12 | £417,179 |
| 7 Moorend, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2020-04-03 | £446,054 |
| 3 Moorend, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2019-01-31 | £746,047 |
| 6 Moorend, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2017-08-31 | £502,725 |
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 47 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,207 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Nursery School Birchway , Crawford Road AL10 0PD | 4out of 4 | 3,631 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tenterfield Nursery School London Road , AL6 9JF | 4out of 4 | 5,337 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonswood Primary & Nursery School The Commons , AL7 4RU | 3out of 4 | 708 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School Blackthorn Road , AL7 3JP | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holwell Primary School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 3out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Creswick Primary & Nursery School Sir John Newsom Way , AL7 4FL | 2out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Catholic Primary School Woodhall Lane , AL7 3TF | 2out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,042 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | 2out of 4 | 2,545 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | 2out of 4 | 4,044 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NL | 4out of 4 | 4,453 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Monk's Walk School Knightsfield , AL8 7NL | 3out of 4 | 4,519 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 | 2,842 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN | 3out of 4 | 4,471 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knightsfield School Knightsfield , AL8 7LW | 4out of 4 | 4,683 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Hatfield Academy Travellers Lane , AL10 8TJ | - not rated | 5,308 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherrardswood School Lockleys , AL6 0BJ | - not rated | 5,364 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 315 yd | |
| Supreme Peri Peri | 20 Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City | 571 yd | |
| The Raj of India Restaurant | 16 Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City | 574 yd | |
| Bipash Tandoori Indian Restaurant | 41 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 1,028 yd | |
| The Don Indian Restaurant | 9-11 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove | Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City | 574 yd | |
| The Chieftain | Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 683 yd | |
| The Hollybush | Hollybush Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 875 yd | |
| Peartree Inn | Hollybush Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burrito Grill/Sushi and Shakes | 20 Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City | 571 yd | |
| Sizzlers | 14 Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City | 574 yd | |
| Mrs C's | 158 Hollybush Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 875 yd | |
| Tikka Masala | 166 Hollybush Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 875 yd | |
| Pizza Dellorto | 2 Blackthorn Road, Welwyn Garden City | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 8 Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City | 574 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 13-17 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 1,028 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Fields Beehive Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 357 yd |
| Hatfield Cricket Club HATFIELD AND CRUSADERS CRICKET CLUB HATFIELD AND CRUSADERS CRICKET CLUB ASCOTS LANE | grass pitches | 704 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 | 180.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.