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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

AL96AR

Church Street

AL108RS

Beaconsfield Road

AL96AS

Church Street

AL100HS

Stonecross Road

AL100DD

Wenham Place

AL95EH

Arm And Sword Lane

AL95AJ

The Close

AL95DW

Highlands

AL96BP

Orme Court

AL100JE

Furrowfield

AL96AD

Low Road

AL95AS

Church Street

AL100EJ

St Albans Road East

AL96BN

High Road

AL96AU

The Terrace

AL95ED

Burleigh Mead

AL95AE

Arm And Sword Lane

AL96JD

Cucumber Lane

AL96AT

West End Lane

AL95HY

Jacobs Ladder

AL96AG

Essendon Hill

AL95RQ

West End Lane

AL96AN

Essendon Hill

AL95JD

Salisbury Square

AL100FD

St Lukes Court

AL95SA

Great North Road

AL95AR

Church Street

AL100HL

Clarkes Road

AL96HH

Glebe Cottages

AL100FL

Stonecross Road

AL95JE

Batterdale

AL95EB

Stag Green Avenue

AL96HD

School Lane

AL95AN

Fore Street

AL108AX

Endymion Road

AL96AF

Essendon Hill

AL100DQ

Cotton Field

AL95ER

Great North Road

AL96DZ

Brookmans Park and Little Heath

AL108BX

French Horn Lane

AL100ET

Ground Lane

AL96AQ

Essendon Hill

AL96DU

Green Street

AL95PG

Great North Road

AL95HJ

Lodge Drive

AL108YE

Beaconsfield Close

AL95NJ

Great North Road

AL95AW

Church Street

AL95DZ

Stag Green Avenue

AL96GH

Bedwell Park

SG138QW

Cucumber Lane

AL108FE

Old Rectory Drive

AL96HJ

East View

AL100JD

Harvest Mead

AL95BX

Mount Pleasant Lane

AL95DB

Great North Road

AL100HP

Stonecross Road

AL95NT

Bush Hall Lane

AL96AP

High Road

AL108AE

Old Rectory Drive

AL95AB

Great North Road

AL95DQ

The Ryde

AL100HR

Stonecross Road

AL100HW

Stonecross Road

AL96AB

Mill Green Cottages

AL95NN

Great North Road

AL95AD

Hatfield East

AL95NQ

Great North Road

AL95DX

Sunnyfield

AL95DJ

Fawn Court

AL95NW

Great North Road

AL100BS

Wellfield Road

AL108AQ

French Horn Lane

AL95FE

Salisbury Square

AL108AL

Endymion Road

AL95RG

Holwell

AL95RH

Great North Road

AL108TU

Wood Close

AL95DU

Pleasant Rise

AL95HW

Greenfield

AL95PJ

Great North Road

AL95HE

Park Meadow

AL100JQ

Corncroft

AL108BJ

Bury Road

AL95EA

Stag Green Avenue

AL108AA

Glebeland

AL95NY

Mill Green

AL95AP

Church Street

AL96HW

High Road

AL96AZ

West End Lane

AL108AU

Endymion Court

AL95ES

Northcotts

AL108BZ

St Etheldredas Drive

AL95EZ

Old Hertford Road

AL95DR

Pleasant Rise

AL108AR

Malting Mead

AL96AJ

Essendon Hill

AL100HZ

Hedges Close

AL100FJ

St Albans Road East

AL95RB

Hertford Road

Data Sources

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