The Paddocks - AL7 2AY
Key Postcode Insights
AL7 2AY is a residential postcode situated on The Paddocks, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 with 56 addresses.
It ranks as the 569th largest of the 785 postcodes in the AL7 area.
The postcode contains a total of 56 properties: 28 flats and 28 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £198,395
- 10 Year change
- down 2.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,064pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 34.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £425/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.4%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
AL7 2AY is a residential postcode situated on The Paddocks, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 with 56 addresses.
It ranks as the 569th largest of the 785 postcodes in the AL7 area.
The postcode contains a total of 56 properties: 28 flats and 28 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £198,395
- 10 Year change
- down 2.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,064pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 34.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £425/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.4%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin AL7 2AY
- 1 The Paddocks
Building  |  2 Flats
- 2 The Paddocks
Building  |  2 Flats
- 3 The Paddocks
Building  |  2 Flats
- 4 The Paddocks
Building  |  2 Flats
- 5 The Paddocks
Building  |  2 Flats
Sales Market Trends
The current average value in the postcode is £198,395.
The AL7 2AY Sales Market has decreased by 2.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -1.2% | £198,395 |
| June 2025 | -3.2% | £200,895 |
| June 2024 | -1.9% | £207,638 |
| June 2023 | 2.1% | £211,735 |
| June 2022 | 3% | £207,473 |
| June 2021 | 1.2% | £201,525 |
| June 2020 | 1.7% | £199,051 |
| June 2019 | -2.6% | £195,678 |
| June 2018 | -2.7% | £200,899 |
| June 2017 | 1.4% | £206,455 |
| June 2016 | 15.3% | £203,546 |
| June 2015 | 12.6% | £176,532 |
| June 2014 | 14% | £156,765 |
| June 2013 | 3.7% | £137,509 |
| June 2012 | -0.8% | £132,560 |
| June 2011 | -0.3% | £133,591 |
| June 2010 | 10.2% | £133,942 |
| June 2009 | -12.4% | £121,560 |
| June 2008 | -2.9% | £138,749 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £142,901 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,064.
The AL7 2AY Rental Market has increased by 34.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.6% | £1,064pcm |
| June 2025 | 2.3% | £1,017pcm |
| June 2024 | 8.5% | £995pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.3% | £917pcm |
| June 2022 | 6% | £847pcm |
| June 2021 | 2% | £799pcm |
| June 2020 | -0.1% | £783pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.6% | £784pcm |
| June 2018 | -0.1% | £780pcm |
| June 2017 | -1.6% | £781pcm |
| June 2016 | 5.2% | £794pcm |
| June 2015 | 4% | £754pcm |
| June 2014 | 5.7% | £725pcm |
| June 2013 | 0% | £686pcm |
| June 2012 | 2% | £685pcm |
| June 2011 | 2.2% | £672pcm |
| June 2010 | 5.2% | £658pcm |
| June 2009 | -6.7% | £625pcm |
| June 2008 | 3% | £670pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £651pcm |
Nearby Postcodes
AL7 2AY is the 569th largest and the 29th most expensive postcode out of the 785 postcodes in the AL7 area.
- AL7 2BW, The Paddocks, Welwyn Garden City, AL7AL7 2BW16 Addresses|13 m away
- AL7 2BP, The Paddocks, Welwyn Garden City, AL7AL7 2BP32 Addresses|27 m away
- AL7 2BN, Wheatbarn, Welwyn Garden City, AL7AL7 2BN12 Addresses|83 m away
- AL7 2BG, Jackdaws, Welwyn Garden City, AL7AL7 2BG20 Addresses|117 m away
- AL7 2BJ, Brooksfield, Welwyn Garden City, AL7AL7 2BJ13 Addresses|124 m away
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 18 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (1)
- F (0)
- C (14)
- G (0)
- D (3)
- No EPC (10)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold May 2024£621,000 | 4 Bed House29, The Paddocks, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2BW29, The Paddocks, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2BW
- Sold Mar 2026£610,000 | 4 Bed House29, The Paddocks, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2BW29, The Paddocks, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2BW
- Sold Dec 2016£420,000 | 3 Bed House31, The Paddocks, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2BW31, The Paddocks, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2BW
Schools Nearby
- Watchlytes Primary School300 m away
- Springmead Primary School400 m away
- Panshanger Primary School600 m away
- Ridgeway Academy400 m away
- Monk's Walk School3.3 km away
- Stanborough School3.3 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to AL7 2AY is Welwyn Garden City station, which is 2.1 kilometres away.
- Welwyn Garden City|2.1 km away
- Welwyn North|2.8 km away
- Hatfield (Herts)|5.0 km away
- Hertford North|5.7 km away