Is AL7 2AP a nice place to live?

Area check for Welwyn Hatfield — official open data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk, healthcare and food hygiene.

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

177 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of AL7 2AP. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
64
Anti-social behaviour
51
Other theft
11
Public order
11
Shoplifting
11
Criminal damage & arson
9
Vehicle crime
7
Burglary
5

House prices

£448,681

Average price in Welwyn Hatfield (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Up 3.0% year on year.

Terraced
£407,970
Semi-detached
£530,661
Detached
£952,331
Flat / maisonette
£245,354

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for AL7 2AP specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near AL7 2AP on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near AL7 2AP on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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