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People & Demographics
Welwyn By Pass Road, Welwyn, Welwyn Hatfield, Hertfordshire
AL6 9FJ
Understanding the makeup of communities is at the very heart of the Census. The "People & Demographics" section looks at who we are, how we live, and the spaces we share. From population density - how tightly packed or spacious your neighbourhood feels - to people's relationships that shape households, every detail helps build a picture of daily life. You'll also find insights into age groups and household compositions, revealing generational trends and living arrangements. This data and analysis gives you a great insight into the tapestry of life in AL6 9FJ.
Population Density
Census 2021 dataset "TS002 - Population Density" provides a detailed look at how people are distributed across an area, measured as the number of residents per square kilometre. This is a key indicator that helps us understand how crowded or spacious a location feels. Higher density often suggests urban areas with compact housing and busy communities, whereas lower density points to rural or semi-rural locations with open space and/or countryside and fewer neighbours.
Packed or Peaceful? How This Postcode Stacks Up
Census 2021 data tells us that the population density of the AL6 9FJ postcode area (closest match to OA output area) is, 205 people per square kilometre. This figure represents the number of residents living in each square kilometre, which offers insight into how crowded or spacious the neighbourhood is.
AL6 9FJ has a population density in line with the regional average of 331.4 people per km2, as recorded in the Census 2021. This balance suggests a well-rounded area that offers a nice mix of space and convenience. Residents can likely enjoy access to local amenities, public transport, and community resources without feeling overly crowded or isolated. Such areas often appeal to a broad range of people, from families seeking a friendly neighbourhood to professionals who value a balance between work and leisure.
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Category | AL6 9FJ* | East of England | England & Wales |
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* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
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Legal Marriage/Partnership Status
Legal Partnership Status provides data on the legal relationship status of individuals, including categories like single, married, in a civil partnership, separated, divorced, or widowed. This data is crucial for understanding demographic trends and patterns in relationships over time.
How many people in AL6 9FJ are married?
Data from the 2021 Census shows that 50.7% of the population in the postcode AL6 9FJ are either married or in a civil partnership. This is higher than when compared to the national rate for England & Wales, which is 44.7%, showing a variance of 13.4%.
Marriage Rates Uncovered
50.7%
13.4%Percentage of people in AL6 9FJ who are married.
Category | AL6 9FJ* | East of England | England & Wales |
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Total | 270 | 5,148,282 | 46,006,957 |
Never married | 74 (27.4%) | 1,791,650 (34.8%) | 17,450,122 (37.9%) |
Married or civil partnership | 137 (50.7%) | 2,429,227 (47.2%) | 20,561,642 (44.7%) |
Married | 133 (49.3%) | 2,419,645 (47.0%) | 20,464,074 (44.5%) |
Married: Opposite sex | 133 (49.3%) | 2,407,966 (46.8%) | 20,336,565 (44.2%) |
Married: Same sex | 0 (0.0%) | 11,679 (0.2%) | 127,509 (0.3%) |
Civil partnership | 4 (1.5%) | 9,582 (0.2%) | 97,568 (0.2%) |
Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0 (0.0%) | 3,470 (0.1%) | 34,067 (0.1%) |
Civil partnership: Same sex | 4 (1.5%) | 6,112 (0.1%) | 63,501 (0.1%) |
Separated | 8 (3.0%) | 113,455 (2.2%) | 1,033,518 (2.2%) |
Separated but married | 8 (3.0%) | 112,791 (2.2%) | 1,025,977 (2.2%) |
Separated but in a civil partnership | 0 (0.0%) | 664 (0.0%) | 7,541 (0.0%) |
Dissolved | 38 (14.1%) | 490,720 (9.5%) | 4,171,639 (9.1%) |
Divorced | 38 (14.1%) | 489,726 (9.5%) | 4,160,359 (9.0%) |
Civil partnership dissolved | 0 (0.0%) | 994 (0.0%) | 11,280 (0.0%) |
Widowed or surviving civil partnership partner | 13 (4.8%) | 323,230 (6.3%) | 2,790,036 (6.1%) |
Widowed | 13 (4.8%) | 322,831 (6.3%) | 2,785,998 (6.1%) |
Surviving partner from civil partnership | 0 (0.0%) | 399 (0.0%) | 4,038 (0.0%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
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Age (by 5-year bands)
Age by 5-Year Age Bands breaks down the population into age groups, each spanning five years. It typically ranges from 0–4 years, 5–9 years, and so on, up to 85 years and older. This granularity allows for a detailed view of the age distribution within a population. It provides insights into demographic trends and the proportion of different age groups within a given area.
Age Breakdown
AL6 9FJ's demographic includes 18.3% of individuals who are 15 years old or younger, compared to 17.3% across England. In contrast, 23.4% are aged 65 and up, which includes individuals at retirement age.
This is largely in line with the rest of the country.
23.4%
Percentage of the population aged 65 and older
Category | AL6 9FJ* | East of England | England & Wales |
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Total | 335 | 6,335,075 | 56,490,048 |
< 4 yrs | 20 (6.0%) | 349,144 (5.5%) | 3,076,950 (5.4%) |
5 to 9 yrs | 23 (6.9%) | 380,618 (6.0%) | 3,348,700 (5.9%) |
10 to 14 yrs | 18 (5.4%) | 385,077 (6.1%) | 3,413,327 (6.0%) |
15 to 19 yrs | 10 (3.0%) | 343,034 (5.4%) | 3,218,893 (5.7%) |
20 to 24 yrs | 16 (4.8%) | 342,373 (5.4%) | 3,414,452 (6.0%) |
25 to 29 yrs | 25 (7.5%) | 387,940 (6.1%) | 3,715,280 (6.6%) |
30 to 34 yrs | 12 (3.6%) | 424,411 (6.7%) | 3,952,585 (7.0%) |
35 to 39 yrs | 18 (5.4%) | 417,896 (6.6%) | 3,795,388 (6.7%) |
40 to 44 yrs | 26 (7.8%) | 405,843 (6.4%) | 3,580,406 (6.3%) |
45 to 49 yrs | 24 (7.2%) | 410,811 (6.5%) | 3,602,644 (6.4%) |
50 to 54 yrs | 32 (9.6%) | 442,832 (7.0%) | 3,907,753 (6.9%) |
55 to 59 yrs | 25 (7.5%) | 432,496 (6.8%) | 3,806,369 (6.7%) |
60 to 64 yrs | 21 (6.3%) | 369,476 (5.8%) | 3,255,998 (5.8%) |
65 to 69 yrs | 16 (4.8%) | 319,222 (5.0%) | 2,767,496 (4.9%) |
70 to 74 yrs | 17 (5.1%) | 335,984 (5.3%) | 2,796,647 (5.0%) |
75 to 79 yrs | 11 (3.3%) | 246,562 (3.9%) | 2,038,774 (3.6%) |
80 to 84 yrs | 13 (3.9%) | 171,263 (2.7%) | 1,426,085 (2.5%) |
85 yrs + | 8 (2.4%) | 170,093 (2.7%) | 1,372,301 (2.4%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
Household Composition
Household Composition categorises households by their structure. It includes single-person households, family households, multi-family households, and other household arrangements. Family households can consist of couples, couples with children, or single-parent families. Multi-family households refer to those with multiple families living together, while 'other' can encompass shared living arrangements, such as roommates or extended families.
Solo Household Statistics
The 2021 Census data shows that 19.1% of households in the postcode AL6 9FJ are single-person dwellings. This is higher than in comparison to the England & Wales average, with a difference of 49.2% from the national level, where 12.8% of households are single-occupant homes.
19.1%
49.2%Percentage of AL6 9FJ households that contain a single person.
Category | AL6 9FJ* | East of England | England & Wales |
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Total | 141 | 2,628,778 | 23,436,086 |
1 person | 45 (31.9%) | 759,808 (28.9%) | 7,052,229 (30.1%) |
1 person: Aged 66+ | 27 (19.1%) | 347,326 (13.2%) | 3,001,789 (12.8%) |
1 person: Other | 18 (12.8%) | 412,482 (15.7%) | 4,050,440 (17.3%) |
Single family | 89 (63.1%) | 1,714,480 (65.2%) | 14,762,923 (63.0%) |
Single family: All 66+ | 14 (9.9%) | 272,511 (10.4%) | 2,145,278 (9.2%) |
Single family: Married couple | 48 (34.0%) | 848,252 (32.3%) | 7,129,794 (30.4%) |
Single family married: No children | 12 (8.5%) | 287,375 (10.9%) | 2,440,210 (10.4%) |
Single family married: Dependent children | 21 (14.9%) | 406,526 (15.5%) | 3,375,402 (14.4%) |
Single family married: Non-dependent children | 15 (10.6%) | 154,351 (5.9%) | 1,314,182 (5.6%) |
Single family cohabiting | 15 (10.6%) | 309,554 (11.8%) | 2,708,979 (11.6%) |
Single family cohabiting: No children | 3 (2.1%) | 164,306 (6.3%) | 1,486,961 (6.3%) |
Single family cohabiting: dependent children | 10 (7.1%) | 125,253 (4.8%) | 1,053,001 (4.5%) |
Single family cohabiting: children non-dependent | 2 (1.4%) | 19,995 (0.8%) | 169,017 (0.7%) |
Single family lone parent | 11 (7.8%) | 268,439 (10.2%) | 2,594,901 (11.1%) |
Single family lone parent: dependent children | 8 (5.7%) | 166,653 (6.3%) | 1,617,076 (6.9%) |
Single family lone parent: children non-dependent | 3 (2.1%) | 101,786 (3.9%) | 977,825 (4.2%) |
Single family other | 1 (0.7%) | 15,724 (0.6%) | 183,971 (0.8%) |
Single family other household: Other | 1 (0.7%) | 15,724 (0.6%) | 183,971 (0.8%) |
Other types | 7 (5.0%) | 154,490 (5.9%) | 1,620,934 (6.9%) |
Other with dependent children | 3 (2.1%) | 63,676 (2.4%) | 630,340 (2.7%) |
Other inc students and all aged 66+ | 4 (2.8%) | 90,814 (3.5%) | 990,594 (4.2%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
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1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00121711), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (AL6 9FJ) and 2021 Census data. Output areas may include more households and population than postcodes.
Data source: Census 2021 / Office for National Statistics
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