About Danesbury

Danesbury is a small village located in Hertfordshire, England, within the AL6 postcode area. It is situated near the larger town of Welwyn Garden City, providing easy access to a range of amenities and services. The village features a mix of residential properties and green spaces, making it a pleasant environment for both residents and visitors. The surrounding countryside offers opportunities for walking and enjoying the outdoors. Local transport links are available, connecting Danesbury to nearby towns and cities. The village maintains a quiet atmosphere, ideal for those seeking a peaceful place to live or visit while still being close to urban conveniences.

School Ratings in Danesbury

Families in Danesbury have access to 79 local schools. WH1 Tenterfield Family Centre and Tenterfield Nursery School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 2 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Danesbury

Homes sell for an average of £749K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £952K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Danesbury

Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Danesbury, with 17 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Danesbury

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Danesbury among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Danesbury

Broadband services in Danesbury range from standard to superfast depending on location. Mobile signal strength on 4G is reasonable, though 5G and indoor coverage can be patchy. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 1,559 sales

Average Price £749K
£2K — £6M
Detached £952K 809
Semi £590K 299
Terraced £488K 241
Flat £373K 164

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

47 Primary
5 Secondary
27 Other
Sherrardswood School 0.4 miles WH1 Tenterfield Family Centre Outstanding 0.5 miles Tenterfield Nursery School Nursery Outstanding 0.5 miles Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Oaklands Primary School Primary Good 0.8 miles Knightsfield School Outstanding 0.8 miles Monk's Walk School Secondary Good 0.9 miles Homerswood Primary and Nursery School Primary 1.1 miles Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School Primary Good 1.3 miles St John's CofE Primary School Primary Good 1.3 miles Templewood Primary School Primary Good 1.6 miles Codicote Church of England Primary School Primary 1.7 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Danesbury IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Danesbury experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
9/10
Health
9/10
Housing
5/10
Living Environment
7/10
5,189 Children (0-15) 17%
18,297 Working Age 59%
9,870 Older (60+) 32%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 16.7% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 9.2% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Danesbury 74 crimes · January 2026

Average Crime Area

Crime in Danesbury is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a small town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.

23 Violence & Sexual Offences
17 Anti-Social Behaviour
11 Vehicle Crime
6 Burglary
5 Criminal Damage & Arson
5 Other Theft
3 Public Order
2 Other Crime
1 Drugs
1 Shoplifting
Local Policing
Hertfordshire Welwyn Hatfield North Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Welwyn North Train Station 0.9 miles
Welwyn Garden City Train Station 2.2 miles
Knebworth Train Station 2.5 miles
Watton-At-Stone Train Station 4.3 miles
Stevenage Train Station 4.7 miles
Hatfield (Herts) Train Station 4.8 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Welwyn 0.6 miles Oaklands 0.9 miles Harmer Green 1.2 miles Pottersheath 1.2 miles Digswell Park 1.2 miles Ayot St Peter 1.4 miles Digswell 1.4 miles The Frythe 1.4 miles Haldens 1.4 miles Woolmer Green 1.8 miles Codicote 1.8 miles Ayot Green 1.8 miles

Local Government

District East Hertfordshire
County Hertfordshire
Ward Hertford Rural South
Constituency North East Hertfordshire
Parish Tewin
Region East of England

Streets in AL6 30 shown View all streets

A1(M) 3 A1000 5 Acorn Glade 2 Adele Avenue 1 Akers Court 1 Archers Green Lane 1 Ayot Green 3 Ayot Little Green Lane 1 Ayot St Peter Road 3 B197 2 B656 1 Back Lane 1 Badgers Walk 1 Barbara Court 1 Becket Gardens 2 Bibbs Hall Lane 2 Birch Grove 1 Bishops Road 4 Blakes Way 1 Bluebells 1 Bracken Lane 1 Briary Wood End 1 Brickwall Close 1 Bride Hall Lane 3 Broom Hill 2 Broomfield Close 1 Broomfield Road 3 Burnham Close 4 Burnham Green Road 3 Butterwick Way 1

Postcodes in AL6 50 shown View all postcodes

AL6 0AA AL6 0AB AL6 0AD AL6 0AE AL6 0AG AL6 0AH AL6 0AJ AL6 0AL AL6 0AN AL6 0AP AL6 0AQ AL6 0AR AL6 0AS AL6 0AT AL6 0AU AL6 0AW AL6 0AX AL6 0AZ AL6 0BA AL6 0BB AL6 0BE AL6 0BH AL6 0BJ AL6 0BL AL6 0BN AL6 0BQ AL6 0BS AL6 0BU AL6 0BW AL6 0BX AL6 0BY AL6 0BZ AL6 0DA AL6 0DB AL6 0DD AL6 0DE AL6 0DF AL6 0DG AL6 0DH AL6 0DJ AL6 0DL AL6 0DN AL6 0DQ AL6 0DR AL6 0DS AL6 0DT AL6 0DU AL6 0DW AL6 0DX AL6 0DY