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Hatfield East

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About

Hatfield East is the eastern ward of Hatfield in the borough of Welwyn Hatfield, north of London. The area is largely residential, with a mix of post-war council housing, private estates and pockets of newer development on land that once formed part of Hatfield Aerodrome. Local primary schools, small parades of shops and a community centre serve daily needs, and regular buses along the Great North Road provide links to Hatfield railway station and nearby towns. Council services and residents' groups are active in managing green spaces and local projects.

The former aerodrome has left visible traces: sections of perimeter road and pieces of runway edge appear beside housing and fields on the eastern side of town. That history sits alongside modern uses, with business units and University of Hertfordshire facilities within a short distance. For people living or working in Hatfield East, access to local schools, shops and public transport shapes daily life more than tourist sights.

Area overview

On average Hatfield East has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hatfield East is £63,755 per year. There are 4 schools in Hatfield East: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Hatfield East is home to around 7,285 people, with a population density of about 335.2 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
17.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hatfield East Population
7,285
Population density
335.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.85(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.65(+35%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.55(+19%)
Vehicle crime
7.41(+68%)
Other theft
6.04(+10%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,378
60.06%
Other White
1,015
13.93%
African
498
6.83%
Indian
316
4.34%
Other
130
1.78%
Total population: 7,289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,504
41.56%
No qualifications
972
16.13%
Level 3 (A level)
869
14.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
679
11.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
548
9.1%
Total 16+ residents: 6,025

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
757
25.99%
Owns outright
710
24.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
647
22.21%
Social rents from council
475
16.31%
Other social rented
236
8.1%
Total households: 2,913

Property prices in Hatfield East

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Hatfield East area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,010,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hatfield East 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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats20£297,500
Detached13£780,000
Terraced25£442,500
Semi-Detached25£467,500

10 years median price trend in Hatfield East

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

All postcodes in Hatfield East

AL96AH

Essendon Hill

AL96JS

Berkhamsted Lane

AL95EF

Dunham Mews

AL95NU

Mill Green

AL100NG

St Albans Road East

AL108AB

Old Rectory Drive

AL108UD

Goldings Crescent

AL108BT

Brain Close

AL95RL

Holwell

AL108AP

Cranborne Road

AL108AG

French Horn Lane

AL100ER

St Albans Road East

AL108AJ

Old French Horn Lane

AL108TR

Breaks Road

AL95HZ

The Broadway

AL100HX

Foxhollows

AL100BW

Wellfield Road

AL96BA

West End Lane

AL95DA

Great North Road

AL95DH

The Ryde

AL108BS

Howe Dell

AL95AT

Park Street

AL95DS

Pleasant Rise

AL108TS

Link Walk

AL95PQ

Hertford Road

AL95DF

Great North Road

AL96HA

High Road

AL95AL

Fore Street

AL95BT

Hatfield East

AL100HN

Clarkes Road

AL96AE

Essendon Hill

AL95EL

Sovereign Place

AL96AY

Hanbury Lane

AL96HB

School Lane

AL100EW

Endymion Mews

AL95BB

Arm And Sword Lane

AL108AN

Endymion Road

AL95NB

Great North Road

AL95DL

The Ryde

AL96HN

Bedwell Avenue

AL95PD

Bush Hall Lane

AL96GJ

Bedwell Park

AL95RE

Hatfield Road

AL96HY

Bedwell Park

AL108UB

Goldings Crescent

AL108AS

Endymion Road

AL100JB

Wheatfield

AL108UE

Goldings Crescent

AL108EN

Link Close

AL95NX

Lea Green

AL108TZ

Goldings Crescent

AL96JR

School Lane

AL108BL

Old Rectory Drive

AL96AX

West End Lane

AL96HQ

Glebe Cottages

AL95NL

Great North Road

AL95BW

Great North Road

AL95JG

Batterdale

AL100JF

Cobmead

AL95EU

Great North Road

AL100JG

Strawmead

AL95BL

Great North Road

AL95PL

Great North Road

AL74TY

Gypsy Lane

AL108AH

Old French Horn Lane

AL96HE

Bedwell Avenue

AL96AL

Essendon Hill

AL108BG

Rectory Gardens

AL95FA

Great North Road

AL95JF

Batterdale

AL95BY

Mount Pleasant Lane

AL96JA

Cucumber Lane

AL108BP

Howe Dell

AL100RW

Ashley Court

AL96GL

Bedwell Park

AL96HL

Bedwell Avenue

AL95AF

Salisbury Square

AL108BY

Brain Close

AL96GZ

Essendon Place

AL74JA

Bennett Close

AL96JF

Hornbeam Lane

AL108FW

Fieldside Close

AL108AW

Cranborne Road

AL95AX

Park Street

AL96JE

Camfield Place

AL100DG

Crop Common

AL95NG

Great North Road

AL74JB

Wyndhams End

AL95BG

The Broadway

AL96HS

High Road

AL96AW

Essendon Hill

AL100HU

Vixen Court

AL96HT

High Road

AL108FX

Hatfield East

AL96HP

High Road

AL95DP

The Ryde

AL95PE

Hertford Road

AL95ET

Sovereign Place

AL108UA

Goldings Crescent

AL95RF

Holwell

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.