On average Hatfield Central has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 169 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 34.1% 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 £56,767 per year. The median sale price in Hatfield Central is £375,000 (around £400 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £230,000 and £431,000. There are 1 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 per km².
Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 (about £400 per square foot) in Hatfield Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £660,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £468,500 | £493 |
| Terraced | 20 | £411,000 | £423 |
| Flats | 17 | £215,000 | £323 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £195,000 | £365,000 | £310,000 |
| 2017 | £195,500 | £387,500 | £330,500 |
| 2018 | £210,000 | £380,000 | £335,000 |
| 2019 | £195,000 | £364,000 | £325,500 |
| 2020 | £203,000 | £375,000 | £345,000 |
| 2021 | £225,500 | £392,500 | £370,000 |
| 2022 | £200,000 | £450,000 | £377,500 |
| 2023 | £195,000 | £445,000 | £382,500 |
| 2024 | £231,000 | £422,000 | £377,500 |
| 2025 | £244,000 | £442,500 | £365,500 |
| 2026 | £210,000 | £492,000 | £411,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £342 | £376 | £371 |
| 2017 | £377 | £416 | £388 |
| 2018 | £391 | £393 | £401 |
| 2019 | £370 | £450 | £368 |
| 2020 | £399 | £410 | £385 |
| 2021 | £376 | £397 | £424 |
| 2022 | £406 | £472 | £477 |
| 2023 | £398 | £433 | £440 |
| 2024 | £400 | £449 | £411 |
| 2025 | £378 | £465 | £423 |
| 2026 | £316 | £548 | £432 |
Annual council tax rates for Welwyn Hatfield district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected councillors for Hatfield Central ward.
Mark Alexander Smith
Hatfield Central - Elected 7 May 2026
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Town Centre
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Longmead
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Stockbreach Road
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Chelwood Avenue
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Town Centre
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Comet Way
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Birchwood Avenue
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Lockley Crescent
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The Common
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Roe Green Lane
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Hillfield
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Wellfield Close
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The Arcade
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Lemsford Road
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Great Heath
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Jasmine Gardens
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Great North Road
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Hatfield Central
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Wood Common