Barnside Court is in Welwyn Garden City and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL8 6TN is located in the Handside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Welwyn Hatfield. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barnside Court, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6TN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL8 6TL, AL8 6ST, AL8 6JU, AL8 6JY, AL8 6RP, AL8 6SP, AL8 6JX, AL8 6SS, AL8 6RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding AL8 6TN has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.8% of the population 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 | 60.4% | 57.8% | -2.6% | 51.0% | 6.8% |
| Male | 39.6% | 42.2% | 2.6% | 49.0% | -6.8% |
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 | 13.9% | 20.9% | 7.0% | 37.9% | -17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.6% | 46.2% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 11% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 30.6% | 22% | -8.6% | 6.1% | 15.9% |
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 | 35.4% | 36.5% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -11.9% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 35% | -4.2% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 23.6% | 6.1% | 12.7% | 10.9% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 3.4% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 25.6% | 19.1% | -6.5% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 12.6% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 16.9% | 5.2% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 4.4% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 13.7% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.2% | 29.5% | -7.7% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 94.3% | 92.6% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 89.6% | 89.2% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 3.9% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.7% | 89.2% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.8% | 0% | -11.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barnside Court was 20.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.1% lower than the Handside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barnside Court has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Handside and the 39th lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Barnside Court, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2023-03-17 | £477,561 |
| 50 Barnside Court, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-12-06 | £119,538 |
| 53 Barnside Court, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-03-02 | £235,464 |
| 58 Barnside Court, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2021-08-27 | £259,970 |
| 58 Barnside Court, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-06-10 | £235,837 |
AL8 6TN 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 6TN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 53% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 97 |
| Full-Time Employee | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludwick Nursery School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 4out of 4 | 1,629 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tenterfield Nursery School London Road , AL6 9JF | 4out of 4 | 3,398 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Nursery School Birchway , Crawford Road AL10 0PD | 4out of 4 | 3,681 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 | 199 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 | 1,308 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peartree Primary School Peartree Primary School , AL7 3XW | 3out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Catholic Primary School Woodhall Lane , AL7 3TF | 2out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Templewood Primary School Pentley Park , AL8 7SD | 4out of 4 | 1,489 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 | 1,021 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monk's Walk School Knightsfield , AL8 7NL | 3out of 4 | 2,621 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Academy Herns Lane , AL7 2AF | 2out of 4 | 2,827 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | 2out of 4 | 4,661 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NL | 4out of 4 | 4,875 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 | 953 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knightsfield School Knightsfield , AL8 7LW | 4out of 4 | 2,902 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherrardswood School Lockleys , AL6 0BJ | - not rated | 3,705 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN | 3out of 4 | 4,947 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body & Soul Cafe | 110 Parkway, Welwyn Garden City | 243 yd | |
| Focolare Centre For Unity | 69 Parkway, Welwyn Garden City | 338 yd | |
| Welwyn Rugby Football Club | Hobbs Way, Welwyn Garden City | 417 yd | |
| Misya Meze & Grill | Parkway, Welwyn Garden City | 489 yd | |
| Cafe Trio | 15 Wigmores South, Welwyn Garden City | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Doctors Tonic | Church Road, Welwyn Garden City | 571 yd | |
| The Two Willows | 9 Howardsgate, Welwyn Garden City | 739 yd | |
| Stanborough Beefeater & Premier Inn | The Stanborough, Stanborough Road | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | 32 Howardsgate, Welwyn Garden City | 697 yd | |
| WGC Grill and Pizza | 42 Fretherne Road, Welwyn Garden City | 715 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 51 Fretherne Road, Welwyn Garden City | 738 yd | |
| Subway | 32 Stonehills, Welwyn Garden City | 818 yd | |
| Regal Fish & Chips | 25 Stonehills, Welwyn Garden City | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Unit A, Fretherne Road | 708 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 44 Church Road, Welwyn Garden City | 708 yd | |
| Waitrose | Bridge Road, Welwyn Garden City | 949 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Applecroft School APPLECROFT ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 287 yd |
| Welwyn Rfc HOBBS WAY | grass pitches | 421 yd |
| Welwyn Garden City Golf Club MANNICOTTS | golf | 733 yd |
| Dellcott Family Tennis Club DELLCOTT FAMILY TENNIS CLUB DELLCOTT FAMILY TENNIS CLUB DOGNELL GREEN | tennis courts | 750 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Welwyn Garden City) UNIT 54 UNIT 54 HOWARDSGATE | health and fitness suite | 847 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 | 897 yd |
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane | 995 yd | |
| Stanborough School Grass Pitches LEMSFORD LANE | grass pitches | 999 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 26.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 63.79 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 63.79 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 13.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.