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Hatfield South

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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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. There are 1 schools in Hatfield South: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). 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

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £342,500 in Hatfield South area, with individual transactions ranging from £181,000 up to £670,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hatfield South 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached9£451,250
Terraced48£343,750
Detached9£487,000
Flats17£232,500

10 years median price trend in Hatfield South

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

All postcodes in Hatfield South

AL108PQ

Oxlease Drive

AL108RH

Finch Close

AL108SD

Travellers Lane

AL109DQ

Newstead

AL108HR

High View

AL109DE

Hazel Grove

AL109UY

Roberts Way South

AL108QH

Heron Way

AL109EQ

Redhall Close

AL109QP

Bradshaws

AL109EP

Bishops Rise

AL108RZ

Deerswood Avenue

AL109HZ

Chennells

AL109QY

Bishops Rise

AL109HG

Hilbury

AL108JY

Northdown Road

AL109EL

Hanover Walk

AL108JT

Cheviots

AL108JP

The Downs

AL109QL

Furzen Crescent

AL108QP

Heron Way

AL108LH

Garden Avenue

AL109DG

Herneshaw

AL109DH

Newstead

AL109UG

Redhall Lane

AL108JX

The Downs

AL109JA

Indells

AL108PT

Oxlease Drive

AL108FP

Hatfield South West

AL108QR

Swallow Gardens

AL109EE

Redhall Drive

AL108ST

Scholars Walk

AL109AF

Roehyde Way

AL108SA

Deerswood Avenue

AL108SB

Travellers Lane

AL109UT

Herneshaw

AL109HT

High Dells

AL109ER

Bishops Rise

AL108SU

Gean Walk

AL109DN

Hazel Grove

AL108RQ

Eagle Way

AL109ED

Cloverland

AL108RN

Lark Rise

AL108QS

Martin Close

AL108HZ

High View

AL109HP

Chantry Lane

AL108QY

Falcon Close

AL108QQ

Woods Avenue

AL109UW

College Lane

AL108QW

Dove Court

AL108RJ

Eagle Way

AL108LQ

Garden Avenue

AL108JR

Cotswolds

AL109BX

Bishops Rise

AL109HX

Fern Dells

AL108XR

Drakes Way

AL108JU

Chilterns

AL109JE

Roe Hill Close

AL108JW

The Downs

AL108LN

Garden Avenue

AL108RG

Linnet Walk

AL108QX

Heron Way

AL109XB

Minster Close

AL109WX

Bishops Rise

AL109QH

Shallcross Crescent

AL109QB

Bishops Rise

AL109DR

Hazel Grove

AL108SF

Travellers Lane

AL108SL

Northdown Road

AL108FT

High View

AL109QD

Willow Way

AL109QE

Willow Way

AL40RZ

Comet Way

AL108RX

Deerswood Avenue

AL108LL

Garden Avenue

AL109QX

Bishops Rise

AL109HY

High Dells

AL109FU

Lilac Close

AL109UX

Roberts Way South

AL108FQ

Hatfield South West

AL108PW

Hare Lane

Data Sources

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