Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the AL7 postcode area, covering Welwyn Garden City and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£246,848
Median price
£213,000
5-year trend
+12.6%
Total sales
17,522
The AL7 area has 724 individual postcodes with 17,522 registered sales. Prices are +37.8% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Welwyn Garden City. The five-year price movement is +12.6%.
A Hertfordshire planned garden city with fast trains to London Kings Cross, a large shopping centre and premium semi-detached housing in a green setting.
🚆 Main station
Welwyn Garden City
⏱️ London commute
~28 min by train
With an average of £246,848, AL7 is a mid-range area, +37.8% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 17,522 recorded sales across 724 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in AL7 is +12.6%, in line with broader UK house price movements.
AL7 3EQ
£221,158 avg · 172 sales
AL7 4SX
£263,101 avg · 145 sales
AL7 4SQ
£275,502 avg · 141 sales
AL7 2PA
£186,476 avg · 134 sales
AL7 4SH
£196,559 avg · 134 sales
AL7 1GS
£425,244 avg · 128 sales
AL7 2RH
£107,944 avg · 122 sales
AL7 1FY
£242,844 avg · 120 sales
AL7 4SG
£201,509 avg · 118 sales
This AL7 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the AL7 postcode area is £246,848, based on 17,522 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Welwyn Garden City.
Properties in AL7 average £246,848, which is +37.8% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£213,000) is 13.7% below the average (£246,848), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in AL7 have moved +12.6% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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