AL7 2HL

Birchall Wood, Welwyn Hatfield, East of England

AL7 2HLHouse Prices / East of England, Welwyn Hatfield, Birchall Wood

Name: AL7 2HL
Address: AL7 2HL, Welwyn Hatfield, East of England, AL7 2HL, United Kingdom

Last updated May 2026

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AL7 2HL is a residential postcode situated on Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 with 50 addresses.

It ranks as the 735th largest and 736th most expensive of the 784 postcodes in the AL7 area. The dominant property type is a modern house built after 1980.

The postcode contains a total of 50 properties: 50 houses.

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AL7 2HL is a residential postcode situated on Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 with 50 addresses.

It ranks as the 735th largest and 736th most expensive of the 784 postcodes in the AL7 area. The dominant property type is a modern house built after 1980.

The postcode contains a total of 50 properties: 50 houses.

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House Pricesin AL7 2HL

Sale prices range from £370,841 for 2 bedroom freehold houses with a garden (570 ft²) to £671,085 for 4 bedroom freehold houses with a garden (1,517 ft²) .

Monthly rental prices range from £1,317 pcm for 2 bed houses to £2,093 pcm for 4 bed houses.

The gross rental yield is between 3.7% and 5.3%.

The average value per square foot is £521.

Average Sale Value

£540,855

Average Rental Value

£1,816 pcm

Average Rental Yield

4.0% /year

Average Value Per Sqft

£521 /ft²

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Prices last updated 1st May 2026

Sales Market Trendsin AL7 2HL

The last sale in AL7 2HL sold for £525,000 on 19th November 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 1.3%.

The current average value in the postcode is £540,855.
The AL7 2HL Sales Market has increased by 15.3% over the last 10 years.

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Period	Year on Year	Average Price
April 2026	-2%	£540,855
April 2025	-1.9%	£552,158
April 2024	-2.7%	£562,837
April 2023	5.7%	£578,395
April 2022	6.3%	£547,345
April 2021	4.6%	£514,834
April 2020	3.3%	£491,965
April 2019	-3.4%	£476,401
April 2018	-0.3%	£493,401
April 2017	5.4%	£494,845
April 2016	14.3%	£469,285
April 2015	13.3%	£410,508
April 2014	12.5%	£362,459
April 2013	7.8%	£322,292
April 2012	1.4%	£298,962
April 2011	1.1%	£294,725
April 2010	10.5%	£291,537
April 2009	-14.4%	£263,863
April 2008	1.7%	£308,229
April 2007	0%	£302,981

Rental Market Trendsin AL7 2HL

The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,816.
The AL7 2HL Rental Market has increased by 52.8% over the last 10 years.

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Period	Year on Year	Average Price
April 2026	3.4%	£1,816pcm
April 2025	4.9%	£1,757pcm
April 2024	7.6%	£1,674pcm
April 2023	9.6%	£1,556pcm
April 2022	8.8%	£1,420pcm
April 2021	5.6%	£1,305pcm
April 2020	1%	£1,236pcm
April 2019	2.7%	£1,224pcm
April 2018	0.7%	£1,192pcm
April 2017	-0.4%	£1,183pcm
April 2016	4.9%	£1,189pcm
April 2015	4.9%	£1,133pcm
April 2014	5.2%	£1,080pcm
April 2013	4.8%	£1,026pcm
April 2012	4.7%	£979pcm
April 2011	2%	£935pcm
April 2010	5.4%	£917pcm
April 2009	-6.3%	£869pcm
April 2008	6.3%	£928pcm
April 2007	0%	£873pcm

Explore Propertiesin AL7 2HL, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7

1, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL3 bed modern house
2, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL
3, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL3 bed house
4, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL4 bed house
5, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL
6, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL3 bed modern house
7, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL3 bed modern house
8, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL2 bed modern house
9, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL3 bed mid-century house
11, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL
15, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL
17, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL4 bed house
19, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL
20, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL
21, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL2 bed modern house
22, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL4 bed modern house
23, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL2 bed mid-century house
24, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL4 bed mid-century house
25, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL4 bed mid-century house
26, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL3 bed mid-century house
27, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL4 bed modern house
28, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL
29, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL
30, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL4 bed mid-century house
31, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL3 bed modern house
32, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL4 bed modern house
33, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL3 bed house
34, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL4 bed mid-century house
35, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL3 bed modern house
36, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL
37, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL4 bed modern house
38, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL
39, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL4 bed modern house
40, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL3 bed mid-century house
41, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL
42, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL4 bed house
43, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL
44, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL
45, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL
46, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL
47, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL
48, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL3 bed modern house
49, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL
50, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL3 bed modern house
51, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL
52, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL4 bed modern house
54, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL4 bed modern house
56, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL
58, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL
60, Birchall Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HL4 bed modern house

Sales History
in AL7 2HL

The last sale was on 19th November 2025 for £525,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 1.3%. The postcode has had a total of 67 sales since 1995.

AL7 2HL has seen 6 sales in the last three years and 2 sales in the last twelve months.

Sold Nov 2025£525,000 | 3 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Nov 2025£520,000 | 3 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Mar 2025£520,000 | 3 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Feb 2025£582,000 | 4 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Oct 2024£660,000 | 4 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Sep 2023£525,000 | 3 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Oct 2022£605,000 | 4 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Aug 2022£705,000 | 4 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Mar 2022£540,000 | 3 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Apr 2021£530,000 | 4 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Nov 2019£385,000 | 2 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Oct 2017£520,000 | 4 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Oct 2017£512,500 | 4 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Sep 2017£495,000 | 3 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Aug 2017£380,000 | 2 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Jul 2017£415,000 | 3 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Jan 2017£505,000 | 4 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Nov 2016£400,000 | 3 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Jun 2016£490,000 | 4 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Oct 2014£355,000 | 3 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Feb 2014£260,000 | 2 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Oct 2013£370,000 | 4 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Jul 2013£270,000 | 2 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Jul 2013£363,000 | 4 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold May 2013£385,000 | 4 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Nov 2012£280,000 | 3 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Oct 2012£375,000 | 4 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Feb 2012£350,000 | 4 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Oct 2011£307,500 | 4 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Jun 2011£315,000 | 3 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Apr 2011£260,000 | 3 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Jul 2010£325,000 | 4 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Feb 2009£210,000 | 3 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Nov 2008£250,000 | 3 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Jun 2008£255,000 | 3 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Nov 2007£355,000 | 4 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Apr 2007£275,000 | 4 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Nov 2006£330,000 | 3 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Oct 2006£300,000 | 3 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Aug 2006£272,000 | 3 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Jul 2005£280,000 | 4 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Aug 2004£290,000 | 4 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Jul 2004£299,950 | 4 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold May 2004£265,000 | 4 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Aug 2003£250,000 | 4 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold May 2003£280,000 | 3 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Nov 2002£250,000 | 3 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Jun 2002£245,000 | 4 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Jun 2001£217,500 | 3 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Dec 2000£136,000 | 3 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Dec 2000£140,000 | 2 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Jun 2000£212,500 | 3 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Feb 2000£179,850 | 4 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Dec 1999£192,500 | 4 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Nov 1999£167,000 | 3 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Jul 1999£165,000 | 4 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Mar 1999£165,000 | 4 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Mar 1999£162,000 | 4 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Sep 1998£149,000 | 4 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Mar 1998£93,000 | 3 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Jan 1998£115,000 | 3 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Jun 1997£107,000 | 4 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Oct 1995£119,000 | 4 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Sep 1995£120,000 | 3 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Jul 1995£116,000 | 4 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Jun 1995£88,250 | 2 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

Sold Apr 1995£115,000 | 4 Bed HouseBirchall Wood

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Nearby Postcodesto AL7 2HL

AL7 2HL is the 735th largest and the 736th most expensive postcode out of the 784 postcodes in the AL7 area.

140 mAL7 1HR, Aspen Way, Welwyn Garden City, AL7AL7 1HR6 Addresses
154 mAL7 2JA, Forresters Drive, Welwyn Garden City, AL7AL7 2JA46 Addresses
168 mAL7 2HP, Sylvandale, Welwyn Garden City, AL7AL7 2HP7 Addresses
168 mAL7 2HY, Yew Grove, Welwyn Garden City, AL7AL7 2HY31 Addresses
177 mAL7 1HN, Cypress Avenue, Welwyn Garden City, AL7AL7 1HN53 Addresses
179 mAL7 2JQ, Forresters Drive, Welwyn Garden City, AL7AL7 2JQ17 Addresses

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Property Typesin AL7 2HL

17 modern houses built after 1980
8 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
5 houses of an unknown age
20 other addresses of unknown type

modern house (17)
mid-century house (8)
house (5)
Unknown (20)

Energy Efficiencyof properties in AL7 2HL

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 25 properties.
The dominant rating is D.

A (0)
E (3)
B (1)
F (0)
C (8)
G (0)
D (13)
No EPC (25)

Top 3 Most Expensive Saleson Birchall Wood

Schools Nearbyto AL7 2HL

The nearest primary school to AL7 2HL is Watchlytes Primary School which is 514 metres away.

514
m
Watchlytes Primary School
969
m
Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School
1.0
km
Springmead Primary School

The nearest secondary school is Ridgeway Academy which is 1.0 kilometres away.

1.0
km
Ridgeway Academy
3.3
km
Stanborough School
4.0
km
Monk's Walk School

Schools and house prices

Source: Ofsted 2026

Public Transport Nearbyto AL7 2HL

The closest station to AL7 2HL is Welwyn Garden City station which is 2.4 kilometres away.

2.4
km
Welwyn Garden City
3.6
km
Welwyn North
4.5
km
Hatfield (Herts)
5.5
km
Hertford North

Source: National Rail

Available Internet Speedsfor AL7 2HL

According to recent data from Ofcom, ultrafast broadband is available in this area.

Ultrafast

20 mbps

Max upload

350 mbps

Max download

According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.

Max Upload

20 mbps

Max Download

350 mbps

Source: Ofcom (May 2026)

Risk of Floodingfor AL7 2HL

According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.

Very low floodriskin this area

Local Flood RiskVery low

Source: Environment Agency (2024)

Home Ownership Nearbyaround AL7 2HL

The recent census recorded whether a resident owned or rented their home.

In the area around AL7 2HL, 47.4% of property is privately owned outright and 31.0% is privately owned with a mortgage.

The graph below shows how this compares to East of England and the rest of England & Wales.

This area

East of England

England & Wales

Owned (Outright)

Owned (Mortgage)

Shared ownership

Rented (Social)

Rented (Private)

Source: ONS Census (2021)

Education Levels in the Areaaround AL7 2HL

The recent census recorded the highest level of education achieved by residents in the local area.

In the area around AL7 2HL, 16.2% of residents are recorded as possessing school level qualifications and 44.3% as possessing degree level qualifications.

The graph below shows how this compares to East of England and the rest of England & Wales.

This area

East of England

England & Wales

School Students

Students 16+

Degree educated

Other

Source: ONS Census (2021)

Average Age of Residentsaround AL7 2HL

Average age

The most recent census in 2021 recorded the age of all UK residents.

In the area around AL7 2HL, the average age was 42.5 and the most common age was 37.

Within this area

Within East of England

England & Wales

Age distribution

The graph below shows how this compares to East of England and the rest of England & Wales

Source: ONS Census (2021)

Number of Second Homesaround AL7 2HL

The recent census recorded whether a property was a primary or secondary home for the resident.

In the area around AL7 2HL, 0.4% of property was a second home.

Comparison figures for East of England and the rest of England & Wales are listed below.

0.4%

Within this area

0.9%

Within East of England

0.8%

England & Wales

Source: ONS Census (2021)

Average Cars per Homearound AL7 2HL

The recent census recorded the number of cars registered in each household.

In the area around AL7 2HL, there are an average of 1.5 cars per household.

See below for how this compares to East of England and the rest of England & Wales.

1.5

Within this area

1.4

Within East of England

1.2

England & Wales

Source: ONS Census (2021)

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Home Ownership Nearbyaround AL7 2HL

The recent census recorded whether a resident owned or rented their home.

In the area around AL7 2HL, 47.4% of property is privately owned outright and 31.0% is privately owned with a mortgage.

The graph below shows how this compares to East of England and the rest of England & Wales.

This area

East of England

England & Wales

Owned (Outright)

Owned (Mortgage)

Shared ownership

Rented (Social)

Rented (Private)

Source: ONS Census (2021)

Education Levels in the Areaaround AL7 2HL

The recent census recorded the highest level of education achieved by residents in the local area.

In the area around AL7 2HL, 16.2% of residents are recorded as possessing school level qualifications and 44.3% as possessing degree level qualifications.

The graph below shows how this compares to East of England and the rest of England & Wales.

This area

East of England

England & Wales

School Students

Students 16+

Degree educated

Other

Source: ONS Census (2021)

Average Age of Residentsaround AL7 2HL

Average age

The most recent census in 2021 recorded the age of all UK residents.

In the area around AL7 2HL, the average age was 42.5 and the most common age was 37.

Within this area

Within East of England

England & Wales

Age distribution

The graph below shows how this compares to East of England and the rest of England & Wales

Source: ONS Census (2021)

Number of Second Homesaround AL7 2HL

The recent census recorded whether a property was a primary or secondary home for the resident.

In the area around AL7 2HL, 0.4% of property was a second home.

Comparison figures for East of England and the rest of England & Wales are listed below.

0.4%

Within this area

0.9%

Within East of England

0.8%

England & Wales

Source: ONS Census (2021)

Average Cars per Homearound AL7 2HL

The recent census recorded the number of cars registered in each household.

In the area around AL7 2HL, there are an average of 1.5 cars per household.

See below for how this compares to East of England and the rest of England & Wales.

1.5

Within this area

1.4

Within East of England

1.2

England & Wales

Source: ONS Census (2021)

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