Is AL9 5PD a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

98 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of AL9 5PD. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
35
Anti-social behaviour
16
Criminal damage & arson
13
Vehicle crime
10
Shoplifting
7
Drugs
6
Public order
5
Other crime
3

House prices

£446,043

Average price in Welwyn Hatfield (2026-08, UK House Price Index). Up 0.7% year on year.

Terraced
£406,393
Semi-detached
£525,806
Detached
£946,848
Flat / maisonette
£243,974

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for AL9 5PD 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 AL9 5PD on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near AL9 5PD on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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