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About

Hatfield South is a ward in the borough of Welwyn Hatfield in Hertfordshire, covering the southern part of Hatfield town. The area is mainly residential, with a mix of terraced streets, semi-detached homes and small shop parades serving daily needs. Schools, a community centre and local health services sit within walking distance for many residents. Street names and local street signage recall the town’s aviation past, with references to de Havilland and aircraft models woven into the road layout.

Transport links are a practical feature: Hatfield railway station provides regular services into central London and the town is served by several local bus routes. Short walks take you to local parks, allotments and play areas used by families and groups. Local planning reflects the town’s industrial-to-educational transition, with former factory sites repurposed for housing, business space and parts of the University of Hertfordshire campus nearby. Community activities, weekly markets and residents’ groups provide routine points of contact across the ward.

Area overview

On average Hatfield South has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 29.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hatfield South is £52,711 per year. Hatfield South is home to around 10,404 people, with a population density of about 5,984.1 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
29.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hatfield South Population
10,404
Population density
5,984.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.66(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.57(+78%)
Other theft
8.75(+60%)
Vehicle crime
5.67(+29%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.09(-20%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,724
45.39%
Other White
1,753
16.84%
African
1,054
10.13%
Indian
791
7.6%
Other Asian
334
3.21%
Total population: 10,408

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
2,767
31.36%
Level 4+ (Degree)
2,660
30.15%
No qualifications
1,153
13.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
872
9.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
709
8.04%
Total 16+ residents: 8,822

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
769
27.08%
Owns with a mortgage
643
22.64%
Social rents from council
629
22.15%
Owns outright
503
17.71%
Other social rented
188
6.62%
Total households: 2,840

Property prices in Hatfield South

Median price£330,000
Price per sq ft£409
Sales (last 12 months)55
Typical range (middle 50%)£293K – £373K

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 (about £409 per square foot) in Hatfield South area, with individual transactions ranging from £181,000 up to £670,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hatfield South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£580,000£461
Semi-Detached1£385,000£526
Terraced37£340,000£406
Flats10£216,438£390

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hatfield South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hatfield South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£340,000£167,500£340,000£285,000
2017£425,000£216,000£350,000£310,000
2018£397,500£228,750£342,500£299,975
2019£480,000£180,000£345,000£284,000
2020£570,000£178,500£331,000£305,000
2021£435,000£208,500£340,000£325,000
2022£575,000£332,900£435,000£358,000
2023£595,000£330,000£385,000£360,000
2024£545,000£265,000£342,500£342,500
2025£481,000£238,000£455,625£340,500
2026£565,000£205,000£385,000£340,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hatfield South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hatfield South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£404£327£362£336
2017£379£399£348£345
2018£400£382£400£348
2019£513£351£347£346
2020£355£344£376£371
2021£458£340£379£393
2022£585£434£432£407
2023£447£443£465£418
2024£474£419£417£416
2025£465£412£436£414
2026£583£325£526£408
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hatfield South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hatfield South in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Hatfield South

Is Hatfield South safe?

Hatfield South records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Hatfield South?

The median sale price in Hatfield South is £330,000 (about £409 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Hatfield South?

Hatfield South scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Hatfield South sits around rank 16,744 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Hatfield South?

The average household income in Hatfield South is around £52,711 per year, and 30% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Hatfield South

AL109DF

Hawthornes

AL109JP

Nine Acre Lane

AL109QF

Willow Way

AL109DU

Lane End

AL109JN

Minster Close

AL108SJ

Scholars Walk

AL109QN

Furzen Crescent

AL109HW

Chantry Lane

AL108SW

Northdown Road

AL109JB

Holly Close

AL109DA

Bishops Rise

AL108QG

Woods Avenue

AL108LF

Cherry Way

AL108RA

Lark Rise

AL108FR

High View

AL109AD

Cobnut Close

AL109DP

Hazel Grove

AL108XW

Kingsmill Court

AL108JS

Cheviots

AL108FB

Lime Tree Court

AL108XU

Hamilton Court

AL109HB

Bishops Rise

AL109BT

Bishops Rise

AL109QS

Bradshaws

AL108SH

Northdown Road

AL109DZ

Hazel Grove

AL109DJ

Hazel Grove

AL108SX

Rowan Walk

AL109DL

Broom Close

AL109QG

Robins Way

AL108LJ

Ash Drive

AL108LE

Cherry Way

AL109QQ

Robins Way

AL109ES

Bishops Rise

AL108RP

Rickfield

AL108XP

Allen Court

AL108XX

Stanley Drive

AL108FS

High View

AL108PS

Lamb Close

AL109UZ

Roberts Way South

AL108FY

Winterberry Place

AL109WW

Bishops Rise

AL108SY

Almond Walk

AL109PD

Roe Green Close

AL109QT

Bishops Rise

AL109HD

Vigors Croft

AL109EB

Redhall Drive

AL108SS

Travellers Lane

AL109DY

Hazel Grove

AL108FJ

Hilltop Way

AL108PN

Otter Gardens

AL109DD

Ryecroft

AL108TJ

Travellers Lane

AL108QJ

Kestrel Green

AL109EF

Coppice Close

AL108SR

Northdown Road

AL108QZ

Lark Rise

AL108QF

Woods Avenue

AL109DS

Blackthorne Close

AL109HR

Chantry Lane

AL108SP

Northdown Road

AL109ET

Woodpecker Close

AL109AG

Lane End

AL109BY

Bishops Rise

AL108SE

Travellers Lane

AL109HS

Chantry Lane

AL109HH

Bishops Rise

AL109QR

Bradshaws

AL108QU

Thrush Avenue

AL109EA

Redhall Drive

AL108FH

Hilltop Way

AL108XS

Richmond Court

AL109QW

Bradshaws

AL108RF

Magpie Walk

AL108RY

Badger Way

AL109EG

Redhall Drive

AL109HU

High Dells

AL108PR

Coney Close

AL108QT

Heron Way

AL108TH

Travellers Lane

AL108FG

Hatfield South West

AL109DX

Hazel Grove

AL108PP

Hare Lane

AL109QJ

Furzen Crescent

AL109SH

Filbert Close

AL109BU

Bishops Rise

AL109JD

High Dells

AL108RE

Eagle Way

AL109DW

Gorse Close

AL108FL

Hilltop Way

AL108QN

Raven Court

AL108SN

Northdown Road

AL108XT

Cooks Way

AL108RB

Downs Lane

AL109EJ

Tudor Close

AL108RD

Eagle Way

AL108QL

Heron Way

AL108RL

Lark Rise

AL108SG

Travellers Lane

AL109BZ

Bishops Rise

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.