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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

AL96HZ

Glebe Close

AL95EP

Park Mews

AL95EN

Great North Road

AL108YG

Hatfield East

AL108TT

Wood Vale

AL108AF

Old Rectory Drive

AL95AH

Fore Street

AL95NA

Great North Road

AL108BU

Onslow Close

AL95PB

Mill Cottages

AL95HA

Park Meadow

AL95DY

Lowlands

AL96HG

Rectory Close

AL108BE

Beaconsfield Road

AL95BE

Salisbury Square

AL108BN

Old Rectory Drive

AL95HB

Park Meadow

AL95NZ

Mill Green

AL95FD

Mill Green Lane

AL95AY

Park Close

AL95PH

Great North Road

AL95EY

Old Hertford Road

AL95HN

Lodge Drive

AL95NE

Fore Street

AL95HQ

The Holdings

AL95JA

Church Lane

AL95HX

Church Lane

AL96JB

Cucumber Lane

AL95BD

Park Street

AL74HJ

Ascots Lane

AL108TY

Wood Close

AL95DN

The Ryde

AL95FB

Great North Road

AL95HF

Old Hertford Road

AL100DF

Crop Common

AL108BW

Howe Dell

AL95HG

Park View

AL95HH

The Holdings

AL95HL

Lodge Drive

AL95AZ

Park Street

AL95LZ

Great North Road

AL108FU

Overfield Close

AL95BZ

Mount Pleasant Close

AL95NF

Great North Road

AL100EH

St Albans Road East

AL95NH

Great North Road

AL108AT

Endymion Road

AL95EX

Old Hertford Road

AL100ES

St Albans Road East

AL95PF

Hertford Road

AL108TX

Wood Close

AL96HU

High Road

AL95BA

Park Street

AL100UW

Stonecross Road

AL108BB

Beaconsfield Road

AL95DE

Bull Stag Green

AL95PA

Mill Green

AL108TP

Breaks Road

AL96JZ

School Close

AL108FF

Beaconsfield Road

Data Sources

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