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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 129 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
129
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
67.84(+118%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.7(+174%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.72(+83%)
Vehicle crime
11.22(+147%)
Other theft
9.25(+66%)
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 88 recent sales, the median property price is £411,500 in Hatfield East area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £850,000.

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
Detached6£712,500
Flats21£265,000
Semi-Detached23£479,950
Terraced38£402,500

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

AL108PL

Honeysuckle Gardens

AL108FU

Overfield Close

AL108UB

Goldings Crescent

AL108UD

Goldings Crescent

AL95AE

Arm And Sword Lane

AL95AX

Park Street

AL95AZ

Park Street

AL95NW

Great North Road

AL100HL

Clarkes Road

AL108BU

Onslow Close

AL95HQ

The Holdings

AL95NU

Mill Green

AL100HH

Ground Lane

AL108AH

Old French Horn Lane

AL108BZ

St Etheldredas Drive

AL108PE

Bullrush Close

AL108QE

Woods Avenue

AL95EU

Great North Road

AL95HY

Jacobs Ladder

AL100JB

Wheatfield

AL108BX

French Horn Lane

AL100JA

Cecil Crescent

AL100UW

Stonecross Road

AL108PG

Primrose Close

AL108PW

Hare Lane

AL95DJ

Fawn Court

AL100FJ

St Albans Road East

AL100HX

Foxhollows

AL108EN

Link Close

AL95AL

Fore Street

AL100HN

Clarkes Road

AL100HZ

Hedges Close

AL108TZ

Goldings Crescent

AL95NL

Great North Road

AL108AA

Glebeland

AL108FF

Beaconsfield Road

AL108SE

Travellers Lane

AL95ES

Northcotts

AL108AE

Old Rectory Drive

AL108TY

Wood Close

AL100EJ

St Albans Road East

AL100HY

Stonecross Road

AL100JQ

Corncroft

AL95EN

Great North Road

AL100NG

St Albans Road East

AL95HB

Park Meadow

AL95FB

Great North Road

AL108FE

Old Rectory Drive

AL108UA

Goldings Crescent

AL100RW

Ashley Court

AL95BD

Park Street

AL100JF

Cobmead

AL108PN

Otter Gardens

AL95AS

Church Street

AL95HZ

The Broadway

AL95NA

Great North Road

AL100HG

Cecil Crescent

AL108BJ

Bury Road

AL108BT

Brain Close

AL95FE

Salisbury Square

AL100DQ

Cotton Field

AL95NE

Fore Street

AL108BG

Rectory Gardens

AL95HN

Lodge Drive

AL95BB

Arm And Sword Lane

AL95DZ

Stag Green Avenue

AL95EP

Park Mews

AL108PP

Hare Lane

AL95AY

Park Close

AL100HP

Stonecross Road

AL108AR

Malting Mead

AL100ET

Ground Lane

AL108RS

Beaconsfield Road

AL95BT

Hatfield East

AL95BZ

Mount Pleasant Close

AL95NH

Great North Road

AL95NQ

Great North Road

AL108AP

Cranborne Road

AL108FX

Hatfield East

AL95AT

Park Street

AL95NY

Mill Green

AL95NZ

Mill Green

AL95PA

Mill Green

AL108BL

Old Rectory Drive

AL108FW

Fieldside Close

AL108PB

The Pastures

AL108RY

Badger Way

AL95JG

Batterdale

AL95NF

Great North Road

AL100FL

Stonecross Road

AL108YG

Hatfield East

AL74JA

Bennett Close

AL108AU

Endymion Court

AL108BN

Old Rectory Drive

AL108TS

Link Walk

AL95EH

Arm And Sword Lane

AL95HA

Park Meadow

AL108PF

The Pastures

AL108RZ

Deerswood Avenue

AL95DL

The Ryde

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.