One of the more comfortable corners of Welwyn Hatfield: a school rated Good 0.9 miles away, roughly 7 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and recorded crime among the lowest in England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
NestScope Score
89/ 100
One of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 10/10, ranked 29,661 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Schools97
Are the schools any good?
2Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
6 rated Good or better within 2 mi
17 schools in total
IMD education decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Little Heath Primary School (Good) — 0.9 mi
Safety89
Is it safe?
2crimes last month
Among the safer areas in the UK on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
2 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 2)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare82
Can I see a GP?
2GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
IMD health decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
2 GP, 2 dentists, pharmacy 1.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ANNANDALE MEDICAL CENTRE — 1.4 mi
Transport73
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 7 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space71
How green is it?
0green spaces
Green space is well within reach
Rural town or fringe
rural
open countryside (no green spaces within 0.5 mi)
Amenities69
Can I get the shopping done?
7shops & libraries
Well served for everyday shopping
5 supermarkets within 2 mi
The Co-operative Group, Marks and Spencer, Sainsburys, Tesco
library 1.4 mi
Nearest: Co-op Brookmans Park — 1.4 mi
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02 — Environment
Environment & risk near AL9 6NP.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in AL9.
Average sold price by property type across the AL9 district, 2021–2026.
About AL9 6NP
AL9 6NP scores 89/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and safety — with Rhodes Wood Hospital School within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, AL9 6NP is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 10/10, ranked 29,661 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 2/10).
There are 17 schools within the typical catchment area, including 6 rated Good. The nearest school is Rhodes Wood Hospital School, within a short walk.
There were 2 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is available, with 2 GP surgeries and 2 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ANNANDALE MEDICAL CENTRE, 1.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 1.4 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around AL9 6NP — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
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We blend in national context.Every local factor is combined with England’s Index of Multiple Deprivation, so a postcode is judged both on what’s actually nearby and on how the wider neighbourhood compares nationally.
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One score, six visible factors.Schools, Safety, Healthcare, Transport, Green space and Amenities each get their own 0–100 score; the six combine into the single NestScope Score above. No black box — see the full methodology.
05 — Questions
How many schools are near AL9 6NP?
There are 17 schools within a 2-mile catchment of AL9 6NP. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is AL9 6NP safe?
2 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of AL9 6NP in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 10/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near AL9 6NP?
Transport within 0.5 miles of AL9 6NP includes 7 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 7 km² is reachable from AL9 6NP within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for AL9 6NP?
AL9 6NP has a NestScope Score of 89/100 — one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in england. The score blends six local factors — schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities — with England's Index of Multiple Deprivation for national context. See the full methodology for how it's calculated.
How far around AL9 6NP does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around AL9 6NP: schools within 2 miles, GP surgeries and hospitals within 1.5 miles, crime within 0.25 miles (a quarter mile), and transport, green space and supermarkets within half a mile. These radii reflect how people actually reach each type of place.
