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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

AL74HJ

Ascots Lane

AL108BP

Howe Dell

AL95AZ

Park Street

AL95AX

Park Street

AL95HN

Lodge Drive

AL95RH

Great North Road

AL95HJ

Lodge Drive

AL95EL

Sovereign Place

AL108FX

Hatfield East

AL95BB

Arm And Sword Lane

AL95EP

Park Mews

AL95PD

Bush Hall Lane

AL108EN

Link Close

AL95EY

Old Hertford Road

AL108YE

Beaconsfield Close

AL100JG

Strawmead

AL108BL

Old Rectory Drive

AL95JF

Batterdale

AL95EH

Arm And Sword Lane

AL95HE

Park Meadow

AL95DU

Pleasant Rise

AL95PE

Hertford Road

AL108TZ

Goldings Crescent

AL100ES

St Albans Road East

AL95PB

Mill Cottages

AL95PA

Mill Green

AL95PL

Great North Road

AL95NH

Great North Road

AL95HA

Park Meadow

AL95AR

Church Street

AL95DL

The Ryde

AL108AA

Glebeland

AL108PG

Primrose Close

AL95DS

Pleasant Rise

AL95NE

Fore Street

AL108AJ

Old French Horn Lane

AL95EU

Great North Road

AL95PF

Hertford Road

AL95BZ

Mount Pleasant Close

AL108RX

Deerswood Avenue

AL108AG

French Horn Lane

AL95BX

Mount Pleasant Lane

AL100EW

Endymion Mews

AL95NN

Great North Road

AL95NQ

Great North Road

AL108RZ

Deerswood Avenue

AL95SA

Great North Road

AL95PH

Great North Road

AL108BE

Beaconsfield Road

AL95EZ

Old Hertford Road

AL95HY

Jacobs Ladder

AL95AE

Arm And Sword Lane

AL100FL

Stonecross Road

AL95AN

Fore Street

AL108PW

Hare Lane

AL95DH

The Ryde

AL100HQ

Ground Lane

AL108PQ

Oxlease Drive

AL95EB

Stag Green Avenue

AL95ES

Northcotts

AL95EN

Great North Road

AL95BW

Great North Road

AL108PD

The Pastures

AL100HW

Stonecross Road

AL95NU

Mill Green

AL95DX

Sunnyfield

AL100HG

Cecil Crescent

AL95NX

Lea Green

AL108BT

Brain Close

AL100NG

St Albans Road East

AL108FU

Overfield Close

AL108SB

Travellers Lane

AL95LZ

Great North Road

AL108PL

Honeysuckle Gardens

AL100HP

Stonecross Road

AL108TX

Wood Close

AL108TU

Wood Close

AL95DP

The Ryde

AL95FD

Mill Green Lane

AL100UW

Stonecross Road

AL95HZ

The Broadway

AL108TS

Link Walk

AL95AB

Great North Road

AL95AW

Church Street

AL95NA

Great North Road

AL108NW

Woods Avenue

AL108PS

Lamb Close

AL100FJ

St Albans Road East

AL100JE

Furrowfield

AL95PG

Great North Road

AL95AT

Park Street

AL95JD

Salisbury Square

AL108UB

Goldings Crescent

AL95BE

Salisbury Square

AL95HX

Church Lane

AL100HE

St Albans Road East

AL108TR

Breaks Road

AL95AD

Hatfield East

AL108SE

Travellers Lane

AL74JA

Bennett Close

Data Sources

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