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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

AL95FA

Great North Road

AL95PE

Hertford Road

AL95LZ

Great North Road

AL100BS

Wellfield Road

AL95AW

Church Street

AL95ED

Burleigh Mead

AL95AB

Great North Road

AL95AH

Fore Street

AL95BX

Mount Pleasant Lane

AL95DB

Great North Road

AL95EY

Old Hertford Road

AL100EW

Endymion Mews

AL108BY

Brain Close

AL108NW

Woods Avenue

AL108PR

Coney Close

AL108TX

Wood Close

AL95DN

The Ryde

AL96DU

Green Street

AL108BS

Howe Dell

AL95BY

Mount Pleasant Lane

AL100DF

Crop Common

AL100HE

St Albans Road East

AL108PD

The Pastures

AL108PU

Oxlease Drive

AL108RX

Deerswood Avenue

AL108UE

Goldings Crescent

AL74JB

Wyndhams End

AL95AP

Church Street

AL95AR

Church Street

AL95PB

Mill Cottages

AL108AX

Endymion Road

AL95DR

Pleasant Rise

AL95HG

Park View

AL100BW

Wellfield Road

AL108BW

Howe Dell

AL108SB

Travellers Lane

AL95BG

The Broadway

AL95DU

Pleasant Rise

AL100JE

Furrowfield

AL95HX

Church Lane

AL108BE

Beaconsfield Road

AL95FD

Mill Green Lane

AL95HL

Lodge Drive

AL108AJ

Old French Horn Lane

AL100DD

Wenham Place

AL108AQ

French Horn Lane

AL95DH

The Ryde

AL95DQ

The Ryde

AL95JE

Batterdale

AL100AT

Heyford Way

AL108AG

French Horn Lane

AL108BB

Beaconsfield Road

AL108TP

Breaks Road

AL95DF

Great North Road

AL95PH

Great North Road

AL108AW

Cranborne Road

AL108BP

Howe Dell

AL108PH

Foxglove Close

AL108SD

Travellers Lane

AL95NG

Great North Road

AL95NJ

Great North Road

AL95PD

Bush Hall Lane

AL95RH

Great North Road

AL95AF

Salisbury Square

AL95DW

Highlands

AL95DX

Sunnyfield

AL95EX

Old Hertford Road

AL95HF

Old Hertford Road

AL100JD

Harvest Mead

AL95HW

Greenfield

AL95BE

Salisbury Square

AL95EL

Sovereign Place

AL108AS

Endymion Road

AL108SA

Deerswood Avenue

AL108YE

Beaconsfield Close

AL95BA

Park Street

AL108PJ

Honeysuckle Gardens

AL108TR

Breaks Road

AL74TY

Gypsy Lane

AL95DS

Pleasant Rise

AL95EA

Stag Green Avenue

AL95EZ

Old Hertford Road

AL74HJ

Ascots Lane

AL95JF

Batterdale

AL95NB

Great North Road

AL100HU

Vixen Court

AL108AT

Endymion Road

AL95PJ

Great North Road

AL108PS

Lamb Close

AL95PL

Great North Road

AL100EY

The Parade

AL100JG

Strawmead

AL95DP

The Ryde

AL95ER

Great North Road

AL100HR

Stonecross Road

AL108TT

Wood Vale

AL95HE

Park Meadow

AL95NN

Great North Road

AL100HW

Stonecross Road

AL95BW

Great North Road

Data Sources

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