Turmore Dale is in Welwyn Garden City and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL8 6HS is located in the Handside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Welwyn Hatfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Turmore Dale, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL8 6HT, AL8 6HR, AL8 6HX, AL8 6HF, AL8 6HP, AL8 6HW, AL8 6JX, AL8 6HY, AL8 6JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding AL8 6HS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 51.6% | 54.1% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 48.4% | 45.9% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of AL8 6HS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17.5% | 12% | -5.5% | 37.9% | -25.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.8% | 66.8% | 1.0% | 44.2% | 22.6% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 8.4% | 3.2% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 11.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 52.2% | 53.6% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 33.3% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 11.4% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 57.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.4% | 10% | 2.6% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 3.6% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 10% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 13.6% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.8% | 57.6% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 23.8% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.3% | 89.9% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 87.9% 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 | 93.4% | 87.9% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 88.2% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.4% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 0% | -6.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.1% | 76.7% | 16.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 53.9% | 46.2% | 7.7% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Turmore Dale was 15.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.5% lower than the Handside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Turmore Dale has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Handside and the 24th lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% 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 Turmore Dale, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2023-09-01 | £629,749 |
| 18 Turmore Dale, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2022-05-19 | £703,746 |
| 24 Turmore Dale, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2021-01-29 | £641,591 |
| 20 Turmore Dale, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £591,000 | 2016-08-25 | £674,929 |
| 28 Turmore Dale, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2016-06-10 | £695,770 |
AL8 6HS 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 AL8 6HS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 102 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,541 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Nursery School Birchway , Crawford Road AL10 0PD | 4out of 4 | 3,376 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tenterfield Nursery School London Road , AL6 9JF | 4out of 4 | 3,712 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applecroft School Applecroft Road , AL8 6JZ | 4out of 4 | 261 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford Lemsford Village , AL8 7TR | 3out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peartree Primary School Peartree Primary School , AL7 3XW | 3out of 4 | 1,298 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Catholic Primary School Woodhall Lane , AL7 3TF | 2out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Creswick Primary & Nursery School Sir John Newsom Way , AL7 4FL | 2out of 4 | 1,469 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 | 726 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Academy Herns Lane , AL7 2AF | 2out of 4 | 2,880 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monk's Walk School Knightsfield , AL8 7NL | 3out of 4 | 2,932 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | 2out of 4 | 4,348 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NL | 4out of 4 | 4,566 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 | 719 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knightsfield School Knightsfield , AL8 7LW | 4out of 4 | 3,209 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherrardswood School Lockleys , AL6 0BJ | - not rated | 4,012 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN | 3out of 4 | 4,638 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welwyn Rugby Football Club | Hobbs Way, Welwyn Garden City | 104 yd | |
| Body & Soul Cafe | 110 Parkway, Welwyn Garden City | 263 yd | |
| Life Cafes and Resorts | Gosling Stadium, Stanborough Road | 410 yd | |
| Focolare Centre For Unity | 69 Parkway, Welwyn Garden City | 466 yd | |
| Misya Meze & Grill | Parkway, Welwyn Garden City | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanborough Beefeater & Premier Inn | The Stanborough, Stanborough Road | 486 yd | |
| The Doctors Tonic | Church Road, Welwyn Garden City | 749 yd | |
| The Two Willows | 9 Howardsgate, Welwyn Garden City | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WGC Grill and Pizza | 42 Fretherne Road, Welwyn Garden City | 900 yd | |
| Burger King | 32 Howardsgate, Welwyn Garden City | 907 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 51 Fretherne Road, Welwyn Garden City | 909 yd | |
| Subway | 32 Stonehills, Welwyn Garden City | 1,024 yd | |
| Regal Fish & Chips | 25 Stonehills, Welwyn Garden City | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Unit A, Fretherne Road | 871 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 44 Church Road, Welwyn Garden City | 1,010 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welwyn Rfc HOBBS WAY | grass pitches | 128 yd |
| Applecroft School APPLECROFT ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 387 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 | 584 yd |
| Stanborough School Grass Pitches LEMSFORD LANE | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane | 725 yd | |
| Welwyn Garden City Golf Club MANNICOTTS | golf | 989 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Welwyn Garden City) UNIT 54 UNIT 54 HOWARDSGATE | health and fitness suite | 1,019 yd |
| Hertfordshire Constabulary Headquarters HERTFORDSHIRE CONSTABULARY HERTFORDSHIRE CONSTABULARY STANBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,022 yd |
| Dellcott Family Tennis Club DELLCOTT FAMILY TENNIS CLUB DELLCOTT FAMILY TENNIS CLUB DOGNELL GREEN | tennis courts | 1,054 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 | 135.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.