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Hatfield North & West

About

Hatfield North & West encompasses a mix of residential neighbourhoods and established green spaces. The area includes the leafy streets around Birchwood and the more central areas near the Galleria outlet centre. Residential life is characterised by post-war housing estates and modern developments, providing a range of local amenities and schools.

A notable feature is the presence of the de Havilland Aircraft Company's original site, with its historic runway now forming part of the University of Hertfordshire campus. Open land includes the managed woodlands of Birchwood and the playing fields along Comet Way, offering accessible recreation within the urban framework.

Area overview

On average Hatfield North & West has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hatfield North & West is £58,589 per year. There are 4 schools in Hatfield North & West: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hatfield North & West is home to around 12,556 people, with a population density of about 2,496.2 per km2.

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

112

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Hatfield North & West Population

12,556

Population density

2,496.2 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

52.48(+69%)

Anti-social behaviour

26.44(+129%)

Other theft

11.47(+106%)

Criminal damage and arson

10.11(+58%)

Public order

9.24(+78%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

6,048

48.17%

Other White

1,517

12.08%

African

1,360

10.83%

Indian

955

7.61%

Other Asian

423

3.37%

Total population: 12,556

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

3,653

34.39%

Level 3 (A level)

2,959

27.86%

No qualifications

1,337

12.59%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,173

11.04%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

810

7.63%

Total 16+ residents: 10,621

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

1,031

25.85%

Owns with a mortgage

1,004

25.17%

Owns outright

746

18.7%

Social rents from council

650

16.29%

Other social rented

419

10.5%

Total households: 3,989

Property prices in Hatfield North & West

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 in Hatfield North & West area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £870,000.

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 North & West over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£652,500	£609,750	£628,750	£761,250	£848,250
Flats	16	£235,000	£189,000	£219,250	£253,750	£271,250
Semi-Detached	28	£500,000	£361,550	£410,377	£609,375	£756,375
Terraced	22	£401,500	£257,950	£360,000	£428,750	£474,825

10 years median price trend in Hatfield North & West

Data Sources

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

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

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Hatfield North & West

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