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Hatfield East

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About

Hatfield East is a residential ward situated on the eastern side of the town of Hatfield, within the Welwyn Hatfield borough. The area is primarily characterised by post-war housing estates, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. It contains several local parks and green spaces, including the grounds of the former Hatfield House estate. The ward is served by local shopping parades providing essential retail and services for the community.

A notable local feature is the presence of the de Havilland Aircraft Heritage Centre, located near the historic site of the former Hatfield Aerodrome. The area is bordered by the A1(M) motorway to the east, providing major transport links. Residential streets are generally quiet, with a network of footpaths connecting neighbourhoods to local schools and community facilities like the Birchwood Leisure Centre.

Area overview

On average Hatfield East has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 134 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.1% 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 £62,495 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 8,107 people, with a population density of about 765.9 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
134
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
20.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hatfield East Population
8,107
Population density
765.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.35(+113%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.58(+173%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.2(+108%)
Vehicle crime
11.84(+169%)
Other theft
8.63(+58%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,389
54.14%
Other White
1,308
16.13%
African
721
8.89%
Indian
397
4.9%
Other
176
2.17%
Total population: 8,107

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,654
39.9%
No qualifications
1,101
16.55%
Level 3 (A level)
981
14.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
764
11.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
628
9.44%
Total 16+ residents: 6,652

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
789
25.28%
Owns with a mortgage
781
25.02%
Owns outright
650
20.83%
Social rents from council
579
18.55%
Other social rented
232
7.43%
Total households: 3,121

Property prices in Hatfield East

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 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
Detached10£748,500
Semi-Detached25£467,000
Terraced37£390,000
Flats21£295,000

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

AL95EX

Old Hertford Road

AL100JB

Wheatfield

AL95ET

Sovereign Place

AL108BJ

Bury Road

AL100DG

Crop Common

AL108TT

Wood Vale

AL100EJ

St Albans Road East

AL108PN

Otter Gardens

AL100HS

Stonecross Road

AL108AS

Endymion Road

AL108AT

Endymion Road

AL95EA

Stag Green Avenue

AL95AJ

The Close

AL108AH

Old French Horn Lane

AL108QE

Woods Avenue

AL95DR

Pleasant Rise

AL95BG

The Broadway

AL108AW

Cranborne Road

AL108YG

Hatfield East

AL108PU

Oxlease Drive

AL108FE

Old Rectory Drive

AL108PJ

Honeysuckle Gardens

AL108FF

Beaconsfield Road

AL95NJ

Great North Road

AL74TY

Gypsy Lane

AL100HJ

Ground Lane

AL100JA

Cecil Crescent

AL95AP

Church Street

AL108AB

Old Rectory Drive

AL96DU

Green Street

AL100EY

The Parade

AL95AS

Church Street

AL95FE

Salisbury Square

AL100ER

St Albans Road East

AL95AF

Salisbury Square

AL95DE

Bull Stag Green

AL95ER

Great North Road

AL100DQ

Cotton Field

AL108BG

Rectory Gardens

AL95HL

Lodge Drive

AL95DB

Great North Road

AL108FW

Fieldside Close

AL95JG

Batterdale

AL95NZ

Mill Green

AL100EH

St Albans Road East

AL108PR

Coney Close

AL108SA

Deerswood Avenue

AL95DQ

The Ryde

AL100HU

Vixen Court

AL95HB

Park Meadow

AL95DF

Great North Road

AL95BA

Park Street

AL95ED

Burleigh Mead

AL95NF

Great North Road

AL100HH

Ground Lane

AL95HW

Greenfield

AL95BT

Hatfield East

AL74JB

Wyndhams End

AL100AT

Heyford Way

AL108BY

Brain Close

AL108BB

Beaconsfield Road

AL100HX

Foxhollows

AL108PE

Bullrush Close

AL108UA

Goldings Crescent

AL108AL

Endymion Road

AL95BL

Great North Road

AL100HF

Cecil Crescent

AL100JD

Harvest Mead

AL108AX

Endymion Road

AL95BY

Mount Pleasant Lane

AL108UE

Goldings Crescent

AL108AU

Endymion Court

AL108BS

Howe Dell

AL95BD

Park Street

AL100JQ

Corncroft

AL100DD

Wenham Place

AL95DJ

Fawn Court

AL100HZ

Hedges Close

AL108SD

Travellers Lane

AL100BW

Wellfield Road

AL108TY

Wood Close

AL95DZ

Stag Green Avenue

AL108PF

The Pastures

AL95NT

Bush Hall Lane

AL95NL

Great North Road

AL108PB

The Pastures

AL95JA

Church Lane

AL95JE

Batterdale

AL95HQ

The Holdings

AL95AH

Fore Street

AL95HH

The Holdings

AL100JF

Cobmead

AL100HY

Stonecross Road

AL100HL

Clarkes Road

AL108RY

Badger Way

AL100DF

Crop Common

AL95AY

Park Close

AL108AF

Old Rectory Drive

AL108BX

French Horn Lane

AL108PP

Hare Lane

Data Sources

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