Area Information for Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1HT

Bessemer Road in Welwyn Garden City is in the Eastern region of England. The postcode is within the Peartree ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Welwyn Hatfield. This page combines information for the address Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1HT, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of AL7 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Welwyn Hatfield
Ward Peartree
Constituency Welwyn Hatfield * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region Eastern
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being ownership with a mortgage or shared ownership scheme. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Welwyn Hatfield North), and the Hertfordshire Constabulary force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1HT.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1HT is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1HT:

Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1HJ
Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1HW
Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1HB
Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1FE
Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1GP
Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1HU

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about AL7 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 0
Semi-Detached 0
Terraced 1
Flat (Purpose-Built) 129
Flat (Converted) 1
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 2
Total 133
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is being repaid through a mortgage or shared ownership arrangement. The national average is just under 30%, while in this area it represents 53% of housing spaces.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 1
Owned with Mortgage 6
Shared Ownership 64
Rented: From Council 9
Rented: Other Social 48
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 4
Rent Free 0
Total 132

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 70
Two People 51
Three People 6
Four People 4
Five People 0
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 131

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 71
Family Household 61
Other Household 0
Total 132

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 77
Deprived In One Dimension 36
Deprived In Two Dimensions 14
Deprived In Three Dimensions 5
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 132

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Welwyn Hatfield constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 46% male.

Gender
Male 95
Female 112
Total 207

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 27
5-9 5
10-14 4
15-19 1
20-24 35
25-29 45
30-34 32
35-39 27
40-44 9
45-49 2
50-54 9
55-59 4
60-64 4
65-69 1
70-74 0
75-79 0
80-84 1
85+ 0
Total 206

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of AL7 1HT there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 64% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 133
Married 25
Separated 3
Divorced 9
Widowed 2
Total 172

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 102
Good 75
Fair 19
Bad 9
Very Bad 2
Total 207

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 72
Apprenticeship 11
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 39
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 17
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 18
No GCSEs or Equivalent 14
Other 1
Total 172

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 77% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 160
Mixed Ethnicity 16
Indian 8
Bangladeshi 5
Chinese 4
Other Asian 4
Black African 6
Black Caribbean 2
Other Black/African/Caribbean 2
Arab 2
Total 209

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 173
European Union 11
Rest of Europe 3
Africa 6
Middle East and Asia 14
Total 207

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 173
10+ Years 19
5-10 Years 9
2-5 Years 5
Less Than 2 Years 1
Total 207

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to AL7 1HT.

Passport(s) Held
None 25
United Kingdom 160
European Union 10
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 3
Middle East or Asia 8

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 107
Christian 65
Buddhist 0
Hindu 4
Jewish 4
Muslim 8
Sikh 4
Other Religion 3
Not Stated 13
Total 208

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Peartree ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full-time employment - 64% of the resident population. On average, just over 34.3% of census respondents were in full-time employment.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 109
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 9
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 6
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 1
Unemployed 5
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 7
Retired 1
Looking After Home or Family 12
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 8
Other 13
Total 171

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 9
Professional Occupations 26
Associate Professional Occupations 27
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 21
Skilled Trades Occupations 12
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 12
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 7
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 6
Elementary Occupations 10
Total 130

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 24
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 41
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 24
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 10
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 9
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 27
Semi-Routine Occupation 22
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 9
Full-time Student 5
Total 171

Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1HT is within the Welwyn Hatfield North policing neighbourhood, under the Hertfordshire Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Bessemer Road
Neighbourhood Team Address Welwyn Hatfield North
Comet Way
AL10 9SJ
Force Website: http://www.herts.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to AL7 1HT. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for AL7 1HT.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1HT. The nearest railway station is Welwyn Garden City, approximately 570 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Welwyn Garden City 570 yards
Welwyn North 1.3 miles
Hatfield (Herts) 2.9 miles
Knebworth 4.3 miles
Hertford North 4.6 miles
Welham Green 4.8 miles
Watton-at-Stone 4.9 miles
Hertford East 5.4 miles
Bayford 5.5 miles
Brookmans Park 5.8 miles
Harpenden 6.6 miles
St Albans City 6.6 miles
Stevenage 6.7 miles
Ware (Herts) 7.3 miles
St Albans Abbey 7.4 miles
Potters Bar 7.4 miles
Cuffley 7.7 miles
Park Street 8.1 miles
How Wood (Hertfordshire) 8.6 miles
St Margarets (Herts) 8.7 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 9 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1HT. The nearest Overground station is Cheshunt, approximately 11 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1HT. The nearest is Templewood Primary School, approximately 0.5 miles away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1HT. The nearest is Ridgeway Academy, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Ridgeway Academy 0.9 miles January 2023
    
Monk's Walk School 1.2 miles February 2018
    
Stanborough School 1.3 miles January 2023
    
Onslow St Audrey's School 3.2 miles December 2023
    
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School 3.4 miles February 2016
    
Links Hatfield Academy 4 miles March 2024
    
The Sele School 4.2 miles October 2022
    
Sandringham School 5.2 miles February 2024
    
Richard Hale School 5.3 miles July 2024
    
Chancellor's School 5.4 miles September 2014
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1HT. The nearest is Parkway Surgery, approximately 700 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1HT. The nearest is Church Road Dental Practice, approximately 730 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 7 closest hospitals to Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1HT. The nearest is New QEII Hospital, approximately 1.6 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1HT. The nearest is Boots-Welwyn Garden City - Howard Gate, approximately 550 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in AL7 1HT

The maximum speed reported in this postcode is over 10-30Mbps, a fast connection. At this speed gaming, video calling, watching video and internet browsing can generally be done without noticeable slowdown. A small number of devices will be able to share the connection simultaneously, although some slowdown may occur during evenings.

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Maximum Download Speed Available Between 10Mbps and 30Mbps

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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