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Hatfield South West

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About

Hatfield South West ward lies within the Hertfordshire town of Hatfield. It is primarily a residential area, containing a mix of housing estates built across different decades. The ward is bordered by the A1(M) motorway to the west and includes local amenities like Asda and the Galleria outlet shopping centre, which is situated on the site of the former Hatfield Aerodrome.

The area is directly served by Hatfield railway station, providing connections to London. Residential streets are interspersed with several schools and community green spaces, such as the grounds around Hatfield House. The University of Hertfordshire's main campus is located just to the north, influencing the local population.

Area overview

On average Hatfield South West has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 159 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hatfield South West is £54,173 per year. There are 5 schools in Hatfield South West: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hatfield South West is home to around 11,400 people, with a population density of about 5,585.0 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
159
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
27.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hatfield South West Population
11,400
Population density
5,585 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
80.96(+157%)
Anti-social behaviour
45.35(+292%)
Other theft
15.79(+189%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.63(+99%)
Vehicle crime
12.37(+181%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,167
45.34%
Other White
1,660
14.57%
Indian
1,097
9.63%
African
1,058
9.28%
Other Asian
376
3.3%
Total population: 11,395

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,098
32.12%
Level 3 (A level)
3,093
32.07%
No qualifications
1,174
12.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
978
10.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
631
6.54%
Total 16+ residents: 9,646

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
761
25.22%
Owns with a mortgage
730
24.19%
Social rents from council
672
22.27%
Owns outright
567
18.79%
Other social rented
169
5.6%
Total households: 3,018

Property prices in Hatfield South West

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Hatfield South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £176,000 up to £670,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hatfield South West 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 South West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached13£451,250
Flats17£232,500
Detached9£487,000
Terraced41£377,000

10 years median price trend in Hatfield South West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hatfield South West.

All postcodes in Hatfield South West

AL108QP

Heron Way

AL108QT

Heron Way

AL108QX

Heron Way

AL108RE

Eagle Way

AL109PQ

College Lane

Data Sources

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