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The Vineyard is in Welwyn Garden City and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL8 7PY is located in the Sherrards electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Welwyn Hatfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about The Vineyard, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: AL8 7JA, AL8 7HZ, AL8 7PS, AL8 7JE, AL8 7PU, AL8 7JD, AL8 7PP, AL8 7RY, AL8 7PR.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding AL8 7PY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female53.3%54.6%1.3% 51.0% 3.6%
Male46.7%45.4%-1.3% 49.0% -3.6%

Partnership Status

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 7PY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.4% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single29.9%32.4%2.5% 37.9% -5.5%
Married: Opposite sex55.6%53.4%-2.2% 44.2% 9.2%
Separated0.8%0%-0.8% 2.2% -2.2%
Divorced5.8%6.1%0.3% 9.1% -3.0%
Widowed7.9%8.1%0.2% 6.1% 2.0%

Health

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 (87.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health51.7%54.9%3.2% 48.4% 6.5%
Good health31.5%32.2%0.7% 33.6% -1.4%
Fair health12.9%8.8%-4.1% 12.7% -3.9%
Bad health3.3%2.8%-0.5% 4.0% -1.2%
Very bad health0.7%1.3%0.6% 1.2% 0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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 46.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications12.9%10.1%-2.8% 18.2% -8.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 11.6%9.3%-2.3% 9.6% -0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels12.4%13.4%1.0% 13.4% 0.0%
Apprenticeship3.7%4.5%0.8% 5.3% -0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.2%14.6%3.4% 16.9% -2.3%
Degree or Similar44.4%46.2%1.8% 33.8% 12.4%
Other3.7%2%-1.7% 2.8% -0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.3%0%-0.3% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese1.3%1.6%0.3% 0.7% 0.9%
Indian2.3%1.3%-1.0% 3.1% -1.8%
Pakistani0.3%1.3%1.0% 2.7% -1.4%
Other Asian3.3%1.9%-1.4% 1.6% 0.3%
Black African3.6%2.5%-1.1% 2.5% 0.0%
Black Caribbean0%0.6%0.6% 1.0% -0.4%
Mixed White and Asian2%0.6%-1.4% 0.8% -0.2%
Mixed White and African0.7%0%-0.7% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.3%2.5%2.2% 0.9% 1.6%
Mixed Other1.3%1.3%0.0% 0.8% 0.5%
White84.1%84.9%0.8% 81.4% 3.5%
Other0.3%1.6%1.3% 1.6% 0.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom87.1%86.8%-0.3% 83.2% 3.6%
European Union1.7%6%4.3% 6.1% -0.1%
Rest of Europe0%0.6%0.6% 0.8% -0.2%
Africa4.3%1.9%-2.4% 2.7% -0.8%
Middle East and Asia4.3%3.2%-1.1% 5.6% -2.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.7%1.6%-0.1% 1.3% 0.3%
Oceania1%0%-1.0% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK86.8%87%0.2% 83.2% 3.8%
10+ Years0%8.9%8.9% 9.8% -0.9%
5-10 Years2.6%1.3%-1.3% 2.9% -1.6%
2-5 Years3.6%0.9%-2.7% 2.2% -1.3%
Less than 2 years7%1.9%-5.1% 1.9% 0.0%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom85.5% 76.7% 8.8%
France0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Italy0.9% 0.6% 0.3%
Spain0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Poland1.6% 1.3% 0.3%
Romania1.9% 0.9% 1.0%
Other Europe0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
South and Eastern Africa0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Southern Asia0.3% 1.2% -0.9%
North America and the Caribbean0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
No passport held6.9% 13.5% -6.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion46.4% 37.2% 9.2%
Christian42.3% 46.2% -3.9%
Buddhist1.9% 0.5% 1.4%
Hindu1.3% 1.7% -0.4%
Muslim1.6% 6.5% -4.9%
Other religion1.9% 0.6% 1.3%
Not answered4.7% 6.0% -1.3%

Safety

Is The Vineyard Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Vineyard was 63.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.7% higher than the Sherrards average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Vineyard has the 6th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Sherrards and the 168th lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.4%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£58,100
Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in AL8 7PY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Vineyard are based on 96 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Welwyn Hatfield.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Vineyard, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7PY

Estimated Average Property Prices for AL8 7PY

Average Price
£434,252
Semi-Detached
£571,852
Terraced
£411,319
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Vineyard

Average Price
£435,398
Semi-Detached
£478,301
Terraced
£426,223
Detached
£461,404
Flats/Maisonettes
£423,262
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The VineyardStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
77 The Vineyard, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£385,0002025-03-27 £371,512
41 The Vineyard, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£337,0002025-03-14 £325,193
73 The Vineyard, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£402,5002022-03-04 £397,144
61 The Vineyard, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£375,0002021-01-08 £393,791
43 The Vineyard, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£325,0002020-03-13 £357,241
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for AL8 7PY

Employment

AL8 7PY 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee83
Retired66
Part-Time Employee24
Self-Employed18
Looking after home or family17
Student (economically inactive)16
Full-Time Student (with or without job)8
Other5
Unemployed5
Long-Term Sick or disabled4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles29
Education20
Manufacturing15
Professional, scientific and technical activities12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security11
Construction8
Human health and social work activities8
Administrative and support service activities7
Other7
Information and communication6
Financial and insurance activities4
Real estate activities3
Accommodation and food service activities3
Transport and storage1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Tenterfield Nursery School
London Road , AL6 9JF
4out of 4 1,990 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Ludwick Nursery School
Holwell Road , AL7 3RP
4out of 4 2,178 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Birchwood Nursery School
Birchway , Crawford Road AL10 0PD
4out of 4 5,406 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Templewood Primary School
Pentley Park , AL8 7SD
4out of 4 395 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School
Harwood Close , AL8 7AG
3out of 4 685 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Homerswood Primary and Nursery School
Kirklands , AL8 7RF
3out of 4 688 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St John's CofE Primary School
Hertford Road , Digswell AL6 0BX
3out of 4 1,435 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Waterside Academy
Rowans , AL7 1NZ
2out of 4 1,651 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Monk's Walk School
Knightsfield , AL8 7NL
3out of 4 1,173 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Ridgeway Academy
Herns Lane , AL7 2AF
2out of 4 2,194 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Stanborough School
Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR
2out of 4 2,785 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Knightsfield School
Knightsfield , AL8 7LW
4out of 4 1,347 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sherrardswood School
Lockleys , AL6 0BJ
- not rated 2,089 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Lakeside School
Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN
4out of 4 2,740 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Artizian Catering-Roche Products Ltd6 Falcon Way, Welwyn Garden City538 yd
Hoy Che11 Shoplands, Welwyn Garden City550 yd
Hakalok Restaurant7 Shoplands, Welwyn Garden City550 yd
Busy Bees NurseryUnit 1 to 2, Shire Park653 yd
Elehouse CafeElehouse, College Lane Campus735 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The HedgehogShoplands, Welwyn Garden City550 yd
The BakehouseBessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City717 yd
The Sheldan InnSloansway, Welwyn Garden City1,048 yd
The Two Willows9 Howardsgate, Welwyn Garden City1,087 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Kebab & Fishermans Net92-92B Haldens, Welwyn Garden City989 yd
Regal Fish & Chips25 Stonehills, Welwyn Garden City1,051 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
TescoHeart, Shire Park535 yd
TescoNew Food Experience Centre, Shire Park538 yd
The Co-operative Food1-5 Shoplands, Welwyn Garden City550 yd
AldiBessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City717 yd
WaitroseBridge Road, Welwyn Garden City1,034 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Orchard Lawn Tennis Club
ORCHARD LAWN TENNIS CLUB ORCHARD LAWN TENNIS CLUB BLAKEMERE ROAD
tennis courts365 yd
Oaklands College (Welwyn Garden City Campus)
Welwyn Garden City Campus Welwyn Garden City Campus The Campus
632 yd
Harwood Hill Jmi School
HARWOOD CLOSE
grass pitches797 yd
Shire Park Club (Closed)
Bessemer Road
808 yd
Digswell Park
KNIGHTSFIELD
grass pitches1,082 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed117.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed16.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.