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Hatfield Central

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About

Hatfield Central ward covers the core of the original settlement, distinct from the post-war New Town expansion. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of interwar semi-detached houses and later developments. Its commercial focus is the Town Centre, anchored by The Galleria outlet mall, which sits on the former site of the de Havilland aircraft factory.

The University of Hertfordshire's College Lane campus forms a significant part of the ward's eastern side, contributing to the local population. Key roads like the A1001 and the presence of Hatfield railway station provide major transport links. Open spaces include the grounds of Hatfield House parkland along its southern boundary.

Area overview

On average Hatfield Central has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 165 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 34.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hatfield Central is £56,792 per year. There are 2 schools in Hatfield Central: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hatfield Central is home to around 8,317 people, with a population density of about 4,096.0 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
165
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
34.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hatfield Central Population
8,317
Population density
4,096 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
79.36(+155%)
Anti-social behaviour
45.45(+294%)
Shoplifting
30.78(+333%)
Public order
13.71(+164%)
Other theft
13.71(+147%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,509
54.23%
Other White
1,275
15.33%
African
568
6.83%
Indian
487
5.86%
Other
197
2.37%
Total population: 8,315

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,222
33.11%
No qualifications
1,278
19.04%
Level 3 (A level)
1,111
16.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
798
11.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
733
10.92%
Total 16+ residents: 6,711

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
984
29.58%
Owns with a mortgage
724
21.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
690
20.74%
Owns outright
549
16.5%
Other social rented
287
8.63%
Total households: 3,327

Property prices in Hatfield Central

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £344,122 in Hatfield Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £660,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hatfield Central in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hatfield Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats21£244,000
Semi-Detached17£445,000
Terraced14£360,000

10 years median price trend in Hatfield Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hatfield Central.

All postcodes in Hatfield Central

AL100TW

Branch Close

AL100DP

De Havilland Close

AL100LP

Robin Hood Lane

AL100SH

Roe Green Lane

AL100TU

Hillfield

AL100UG

Cornerfield

AL100UJ

Cornerfield

AL100DH

Lemsford Road

AL100DU

Worcester Road

AL100LR

Queensway

AL100SW

Haven Close

AL100RE

Chelwood Avenue

AL100YB

Comet Way

AL100XS

Comet Way

AL100FE

Lemsford Road

AL100ND

The Common

AL100PP

Birchwood Close

AL100RU

Lemsford Road

AL95JJ

Comet Way

AL100AW

The Minims

AL96WA

Hatfield Central

AL100JY

The Arcade

AL100QH

Homestead Road

AL100RY

Pond Croft

AL100XR

Cavendish Way

AL100DL

Lemsford Road

AL86DF

Stanborough Lane

AL100LT

Dog Kennel Lane

AL100RL

Heathcote Avenue

AL100QW

Homestead Road

AL100SG

Meadow Croft

AL100NF

The Common

AL100QQ

Homestead Road

AL100QR

Homestead Road

AL101HJ

Hatfield Central

AL100QL

Homestead Road

AL100SN

Roe Green Lane

AL100UT

Gloucester Court

AL100BE

Stockbreach Road

AL100PH

West View

AL100RH

Heathcote Avenue

AL95JY

Great North Road

AL100UN

Cornerfield

AL100YD

Comet Way

AL100NX

The Common

AL100RQ

Heathcote Avenue

AL100SP

Fiddle Bridge Lane

AL100SD

Days Close

AL100AJ

Warren Green

AL100BQ

Jasmine Gardens

AL100LS

Queensway

AL100PB

Crawford Road

AL100UP

Wood Common

AL100BA

Stockbreach Close

AL95JN

Great North Road

AL100FF

Lemsford Road

AL100PF

Crawford Road

AL100QP

Homestead Road

AL95LP

Great North Road

AL100BN

Jasmine Gardens

AL100RG

Chelwood Avenue

AL100AQ

Northfield

AL100EQ

Wordsworth Court

AL100PE

Crawford Road

AL100AL

Warren Close

AL100BB

Stockbreach Road

AL100LF

Kennelwood Lane

AL100PG

Crawford Road

AL100QJ

Homestead Road

AL100RX

Pond Croft

AL100SQ

Cavendish Way

AL100UE

Wood Common

AL101FD

Hatfield Central

AL100DN

Ely Close

AL100LZ

Lothair Court

AL100PA

Crawford Road

AL100RP

Walsingham Close

AL100UH

Little Mead

AL100EF

Middlefield

AL100RJ

Heathcote Avenue

AL109AE

Hatfield Central

AL100EA

Lemsford Road

AL100QN

Homestead Road

AL100SE

Days Mead

AL100TR

Fairfield Close

AL100BY

Wellfield Road

AL100DA

Wellfield Road

AL100PJ

West View

AL100PL

Birchwood Avenue

AL100QU

Burnside Close

AL100UL

Drovers Way

AL100ED

The Paddock

AL100SJ

Roe Green Lane

AL100AE

Longmead

AL100DE

Fiddle Bridge Lane

AL100FQ

Hatfield Central

AL100TX

Hillfield

AL100AH

Northfield

AL100DS

De Havilland Close

AL100FN

Alban Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.