Raymonds Plain is in Welwyn Garden City and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL7 4TF 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 Raymonds Plain, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4TF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL7 4TQ, AL7 4TS, AL7 3TR, AL7 4TH, AL7 4TG, AL7 4TD, AL7 3TP, AL7 4TR, AL7 4JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding AL7 4TF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 50.7% | 53% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 49.3% | 47% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 25.5% | 31.4% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 39.8% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 3.7% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 14.7% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 17.2% | 10.5% | -6.7% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.7% | 31.7% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -16.7% |
| Good health | 38% | 35.7% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 17% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 9% | 13% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 9.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 | 41.7% | 28% | -13.7% | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 10.1% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.3% | 11.1% | 3.8% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 6.3% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 16.9% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 23.8% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 8.3% | 3.7% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.7% | 91.7% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 10.3% |
In this area, 88.3% 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 | 96.4% | 88.3% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 89.5% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Raymonds Plain was 67.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.1% lower than the Hollybush average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Raymonds Plain has the 11th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Hollybush and the 182nd lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Raymonds Plain, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £558,000 | 2022-08-02 | £529,469 |
| 22 Raymonds Plain, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £402,000 | 2018-08-10 | £446,410 |
| 20C Raymonds Plain, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2018-07-18 | £186,764 |
| 52 Raymonds Plain, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2017-11-10 | £443,872 |
| 6 Raymonds Plain, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,025 | 2017-09-08 | £528,481 |
AL7 4TF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in AL7 4TF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 63 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludwick Nursery School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 4out of 4 | 678 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Nursery School Birchway , Crawford Road AL10 0PD | 4out of 4 | 3,164 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tenterfield Nursery School London Road , AL6 9JF | 4out of 4 | 4,469 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 | 157 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Creswick Primary & Nursery School Sir John Newsom Way , AL7 4FL | 2out of 4 | 330 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holwell Primary School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peartree Primary School Peartree Primary School , AL7 3XW | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School Blackthorn Road , AL7 3JP | 3out of 4 | 1,382 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 | 1,291 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Academy Herns Lane , AL7 2AF | 2out of 4 | 2,265 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monk's Walk School Knightsfield , AL8 7NL | 3out of 4 | 3,643 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | 2out of 4 | 3,909 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NL | 4out of 4 | 4,229 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 | 1,561 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knightsfield School Knightsfield , AL8 7LW | 4out of 4 | 3,866 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN | 3out of 4 | 4,278 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherrardswood School Lockleys , AL6 0BJ | - not rated | 4,627 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Hatfield Academy Travellers Lane , AL10 8TJ | - not rated | 5,235 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | 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 | 540 yd | |
| The Don Indian Restaurant | 9-11 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 540 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 53 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 540 yd | |
| Popin Cafe Restaurant | 47 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 540 yd | |
| Squirrels at Ludwick | Holwell Road, Welwyn Garden City | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree Inn | Hollybush Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 279 yd | |
| The Hollybush | Hollybush Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 741 yd | |
| Stanborough Beefeater & Premier Inn | The Stanborough, Stanborough Road | 751 yd | |
| The Chieftain | Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Garden Chinese Takeaway | 7 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 540 yd | |
| Seaworld | 39 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 540 yd | |
| Golden Valley Chinese Takeaway | 100 Peartree Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 719 yd | |
| Mrs C's | 158 Hollybush Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 741 yd | |
| Tikka Masala | 166 Hollybush Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 13-17 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 540 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Herts Country Club (Closed) Chequers Field | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 821 yd |
| 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 | 923 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields Beehive Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 968 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.