2.8% Below average

Rental Yield in AL8 — WELWYN GARDEN CITY

Rent data based on Welwyn Hatfield local authority median. Our methodology

Below average ↓ below East of England average (3.3%) · ↓ below England average (3.6%)

£495,000

Median Price

£1,150

Monthly Rent

2.8%

Gross Yield

442

Transactions (3yr)

Price by Property Type

Type	Median Price	Sales
Detached	£837,500	74
Semi-detached	£650,000	116
Terraced	£445,000	135
Flat	£267,000	95
Other	£152,500	22

Compare Nearby Postcodes

Compare AL8 side by side →

Postcode ↕	Area ↕	Yield ↕	Median Price ↕	Monthly Rent ↕
AL7	WELWYN GARDEN CITY	3.54	£390,000	£1,150
AL6	WELWYN	1.9	£725,000	£1,150
AL10	HATFIELD	3.91	£352,500	£1,150
AL9	HATFIELD	2.37	£582,500	£1,150
SG3	KNEBWORTH	2.8	£440,000	£1,025

Postcode ↕	Area ↕	Yield ↕	Median Price ↕	Monthly Rent ↕
AL7	WELWYN GARDEN CITY	3.54	£390,000	£1,150
AL6	WELWYN	1.9	£725,000	£1,150
AL10	HATFIELD	3.91	£352,500	£1,150
AL9	HATFIELD	2.37	£582,500	£1,150
SG3	KNEBWORTH	2.8	£440,000	£1,025
AL4	ST ALBANS	2.57	£645,000	£1,384

AL8 is part of Welwyn Hatfield. View all postcode districts in Welwyn Hatfield.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the rental yield in AL8?

AL8 has a gross rental yield of 2.8%. The median property price is £495,000 with typical monthly rents of £1,150, based on Land Registry and VOA data.

Is AL8 a good area for buy-to-let?

AL8 yields 2.8%, below the England average of 3.6%. The area may offer stronger capital growth. Compare with other postcodes in Welwyn Hatfield for alternatives.

What is the median property price in AL8?

The median property price in AL8 is £495,000, based on 442 Land Registry transactions over 3 years. This compares to £495,000 across Welwyn Hatfield as a whole.

Data updated quarterly · Last update: Q1 2026