Oaken Grove is in Welwyn Garden City and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL7 4TP 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 Oaken Grove, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4TP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL7 4TH, AL7 4FD, AL7 4TR, AL7 4FA, AL7 4FN, AL7 4TJ, AL7 4FL, AL7 4TG, AL7 4TQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around AL7 4TP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 50.7% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.3% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 30.6% | 33.2% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.7% | 50% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 8% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 6.6% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 50.6% | 48.2% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 31.3% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 16.6% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 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 | 25.3% | 18.3% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 9.9% | -7.8% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 15.8% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 5.1% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 14.3% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 34.1% | 13.0% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 88.5% | 77.7% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -3.7% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 86.1% 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 | 92.4% | 86.1% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 4.4% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 86.6% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.9% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 0% | -7.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| 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 Oaken Grove was 45.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.1% lower than the Hollybush average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Oaken Grove has the 6th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Hollybush and the 113th lowest crime rate of 361 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oaken Grove, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2024-07-18 | £494,709 |
| 4 Oaken Grove, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2024-07-18 | £494,709 |
| 8 Oaken Grove, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £413,500 | 2020-12-17 | £455,482 |
| 4 Oaken Grove, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2020-10-09 | £487,142 |
| 8 Oaken Grove, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2015-01-30 | £411,684 |
AL7 4TP 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludwick Nursery School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 4out of 4 | 763 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Nursery School Birchway , Crawford Road AL10 0PD | 4out of 4 | 3,086 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tenterfield Nursery School London Road , AL6 9JF | 4out of 4 | 4,752 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 | - not rated | 161 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Creswick Academy Sir John Newsom Way , AL7 4FL | 2out of 4 | 161 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Catholic Primary School Woodhall Lane , AL7 3TF | 3out of 4 | 331 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holwell Primary School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 3out of 4 | 781 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peartree Primary School Peartree Primary School , AL7 3XW | - not rated | 994 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | 3out of 4 | 1,510 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Academy Herns Lane , AL7 2AF | - not rated | 2,288 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederic Osborn School Herns Lane , AL7 2AF | - not rated | 2,288 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 1,643 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN | 4out of 4 | 1,803 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hyde School Holwell Hyde , Cole Green Lane AL7 3DH | - not rated | 2,073 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knightsfield School Knightsfield , AL8 7LW | 4out of 4 | 4,139 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knightsfield School Knightsfield , AL8 7LW | - not rated | 4,139 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 | 581 yd | |
| The Don Indian Restaurant | 9-11 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 581 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 53 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 581 yd | |
| Popin Cafe Restaurant | 47 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 581 yd | |
| Squirrels at Ludwick | Holwell Road, Welwyn Garden City | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree Inn | Hollybush Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 285 yd | |
| The Hollybush | Hollybush Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 536 yd | |
| Stanborough Beefeater & Premier Inn | The Stanborough, Stanborough Road | 916 yd | |
| The Chieftain | Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 940 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs C's | 158 Hollybush Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 536 yd | |
| Tikka Masala | 166 Hollybush Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 536 yd | |
| Green Garden Chinese Takeaway | 7 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 581 yd | |
| Seaworld | 39 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 581 yd | |
| Golden Valley Chinese Takeaway | 100 Peartree Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 904 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 13-17 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 581 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Herts Country Club (Closed) Chequers Field | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 812 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields Beehive Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 845 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 | 1,037 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 | 198.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.