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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

AL95HG

Park View

AL95DN

The Ryde

AL108PH

Foxglove Close

AL95FB

Great North Road

AL100HR

Stonecross Road

AL95DW

Highlands

AL100HN

Clarkes Road

AL108AQ

French Horn Lane

AL108BU

Onslow Close

AL108AR

Malting Mead

AL95NG

Great North Road

AL108RS

Beaconsfield Road

AL108TP

Breaks Road

AL100ET

Ground Lane

AL95HF

Old Hertford Road

AL95DA

Great North Road

AL95EF

Dunham Mews

AL108AN

Endymion Road

AL108BZ

St Etheldredas Drive

AL95AL

Fore Street

AL95DY

Lowlands

AL108BW

Howe Dell

AL100BS

Wellfield Road

AL100RW

Ashley Court

AL108UD

Goldings Crescent

AL95NB

Great North Road

AL100FD

St Lukes Court

AL95NW

Great North Road

AL108AP

Cranborne Road

AL95FA

Great North Road

AL108AE

Old Rectory Drive

AL95PJ

Great North Road

AL95NY

Mill Green

AL108PT

Oxlease Drive

AL108BN

Old Rectory Drive

Data Sources

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