Median sold price in AL9, last 5 years
£537,500
Strong sample. Based on 881 sales · Latest sale in data: 06 Feb 2026.
Built from 241 matched postcode rows within the postcode area AL9, with best-fit area context in Welwyn Hatfield.
POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
AL9 postcode decision report
Useful shortlist area
AL9 currently groups 241 live postcode rows with best-fit area context in Welwyn Hatfield. Aggregate median sold price reads at £537,500 across 881 recorded sales. Gigabit availability in the best-fit area is 81.3% with median download at Unavailable. 4G strong coverage reaches 99.9% and 5G reaches 36.2% in the best-fit area summary. Nearby planning activity reads quiet in the strongest matched area context. The leading exact postcode follow-up already links 8 school rows for shortlist review.
Data status: Verified live dataMatched postcodes: 241 postcodesSold prices: Latest sale 06 Feb 2026Broadband: Gigabit 81.3%Planning: No nearby planningSchools: 8 nearby school rows
- Matched postcodes 241Live postcode rows grouped under AL9
- Median sold price in AL9, last 5 years £537,500Based on 881 sales · Latest sale in data: 06 Feb 2026
- Best-fit area Welwyn HatfieldUsed for planning and connectivity context when the partial postcode spans multiple exact rows
- Nearby planning QuietPlanning follow-up uses the strongest matched area context for this rollup
- Schools snapshot 8 nearby school rowsSchool snapshot comes from the strongest exact postcode follow-up in this rollup
Joined partial postcode brief
Start with the aggregate signals below, then move into exact postcode follow-up, planning, schools, tools, and learning if this partial postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price in AL9, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 881 sales · Latest sale in data: 06 Feb 2026.
Connectivity
Gigabit 81.3%Gigabit availability is 81.3%, with median download at Unavailable and below-USO share at 0%. 4G strong-coverage share is 99.9%, with 5G at 36.2% in the current area-level summary.
Planning
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched Welwyn Hatfield in the current live coverage yet.
Schools
8 nearby school rowsThe leading exact postcode follow-up currently links 8 school rows for shortlist review.
Transport
621 mapped stopsWelwyn Hatfield currently links 621 mapped transport stops, including 14 rail or metro stops. Use the linked exact postcode pages to check stop proximity more precisely inside AL9.
Local business
Score 100/100Welwyn Hatfield currently links 452 mapped local businesses across 8 tracked categories. Top amenity groups include 165 food and drink, 82 grocery, 62 personal services. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Exact postcode follow-up
10 linked postcodesStart with AL9 5DB, Welwyn Hatfield and then work through the other 9 linked postcodes for exact due diligence.
Local business
AL9 uses the best-fit area rollup below for a first-pass amenity mix. Use the linked exact postcodes for nearby place checking.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: nearest matching geography. Local-business context uses the best-fit local-authority rollup for this partial postcode. Exact nearby places still belong on the linked exact postcode pages.
Amenity group
Food and drink
165 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by restaurant (63), fast food (60), cafe (42).
Amenity group
Grocery
82 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (54), supermarket (12), bakery (10).
Amenity group
Personal services
62 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (40), beauty (22).
Amenity group
Nightlife
53 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (50), bar (3).
Exact postcode follow-up
Use these exact postcode pages to turn the partial postcode rollup into a shortlist you can pressure-test in more detail.
outcode match
AL9 5DB
AL9 5DB, Welwyn Hatfield
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AL9 5FE
AL9 5FE, Welwyn Hatfield
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AL9 7AY
AL9 7AY, Welwyn Hatfield
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AL9 5ET
AL9 5ET, Welwyn Hatfield
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AL9 5AY
AL9 5AY, Welwyn Hatfield
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AL9 5EN
AL9 5EN, Welwyn Hatfield
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AL9 7DY
AL9 7DY, Welwyn Hatfield
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AL9 7NN
AL9 7NN, Welwyn Hatfield
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AL9 7QX
AL9 7QX, Welwyn Hatfield
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AL9 5DE
AL9 5DE, Welwyn Hatfield
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Brookmans Park Primary School
Primary option in AL9 7QY. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School
Primary option in AL9 6HD. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School, Welham Green
Primary option in AL9 7NE. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for AL9 5DB before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around AL9.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like AL9 with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess AL9.
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