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Hatfield East

About

Hatfield East is a residential ward located in the Welwyn Hatfield borough of Hertfordshire. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It includes parts of the Hatfield Garden Village, known for its green spaces and community feel. Local amenities include schools, shops, and parks, catering to everyday needs.

The ward is well-connected, with easy access to the A1(M) motorway and Hatfield railway station, providing links to London and other parts of Hertfordshire. Nearby attractions include the University of Hertfordshire campus and Hatfield House, a historic country estate. The area has a suburban character, with quiet streets and a focus on family living.

Area overview

On average Hatfield East has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 99 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 of residents in Hatfield East is £52,292 per year. There are 4 schools in Hatfield East: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Hatfield East Population

8,107

Population density

765.9 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 89 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in Hatfield East area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £780,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	6	£670,000	£491,500	£560,000	£716,250	£765,000
Flats	23	£265,000	£162,149	£236,000	£305,000	£348,655
Semi-Detached	22	£457,475	£286,250	£418,750	£496,000	£544,803
Terraced	38	£404,000	£307,000	£341,250	£464,000	£639,250

10 years median price trend in Hatfield East

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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