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About

Hatfield Town is situated within the Welwyn Hatfield borough, offering a mix of residential and commercial spaces. The area is anchored by the Galleria, a large outlet shopping centre located on the site of the former de Havilland aircraft factory. Residential streets, ranging from post-war housing to newer developments, surround the town centre. The University of Hertfordshire's main campus is a significant presence here, contributing to the local population.

The area's history is closely linked to aviation and the de Havilland company, with the Mosquito Aircraft Museum located nearby. Open spaces include the grounds of Hatfield House, a historic Jacobean estate, and Hatfield Park. Transport connections are central, with Hatfield railway station providing direct services to London King's Cross. The A1(M) motorway runs adjacent, offering road links to the wider region.

Area overview

On average Hatfield Town has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 148 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 32.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hatfield Town is £55,589 per year. There are 4 schools in Hatfield Town: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hatfield Town is home to around 8,230 people, with a population density of about 5,832.7 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
148
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
32.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hatfield Town Population
8,230
Population density
5,832.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
73.15(+132%)
Anti-social behaviour
39.98(+246%)
Shoplifting
25.27(+269%)
Public order
12.03(+135%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.03(+89%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,002
48.64%
Other White
1,323
16.08%
Indian
789
9.59%
African
585
7.11%
Other
230
2.8%
Total population: 8,228

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,396
36.16%
No qualifications
1,181
17.82%
Level 3 (A level)
1,133
17.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
753
11.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
609
9.19%
Total 16+ residents: 6,626

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
821
26.51%
Social rents from council
815
26.32%
Owns with a mortgage
627
20.25%
Owns outright
426
13.76%
Other social rented
302
9.75%
Total households: 3,097

Property prices in Hatfield Town

Median price£357,500
Price per sq ft£417
Sales (last 12 months)40
Typical range (middle 50%)£240K – £441K

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £357,500 (about £417 per square foot) in Hatfield Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £740,000.

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 Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£713,000£539
Semi-Detached7£445,000£434
Terraced21£360,000£424
Flats9£167,000£353

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hatfield Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hatfield Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£518,000£210,000£346,875£307,500
2017£480,250£213,000£367,500£330,000
2018£600,000£215,000£350,000£300,000
2019£526,250£192,500£352,975£300,000
2020£410,000£200,000£435,000£302,750
2021£495,000£226,750£412,500£330,000
2022£467,000£203,500£433,500£355,000
2023£470,000£203,500£403,250£387,500
2024£532,000£240,000£440,000£352,500
2025£604,000£230,000£440,000£367,500
2026£726,500£156,000£445,000£382,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hatfield Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hatfield Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£394£368£352£327
2017£347£386£386£352
2018£334£409£362£357
2019£363£363£373£330
2020£420£395£327£337
2021£397£391£385£372
2022£363£405£442£394
2023£352£414£454£400
2024£453£421£459£399
2025£496£388£434£420
2026£448£338£356£425
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hatfield Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Hatfield Town

Is Hatfield Town safe?

Hatfield Town records about 148 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Hatfield Town?

The median sale price in Hatfield Town is £357,500 (about £417 per square foot) based on 40 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Hatfield Town?

Hatfield Town has 3 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Hatfield Town?

Hatfield Town scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Hatfield Town sits around rank 12,875 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 Town?

The average household income in Hatfield Town is around £55,589 per year, and 33% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Hatfield Town

AL100XX

Comet Way

AL100LW

Kennelwood Lane

AL108NY

Cedar Road

AL108PH

Foxglove Close

AL101JZ

Hatfield Central

AL100JZ

Town Centre

AL100NZ

The Common

AL108NZ

Cedar Road

AL100FN

Alban Court

AL108HH

Veritys

AL100BG

Harmony Close

AL100SD

Days Close

AL109AE

Hatfield Central

AL101JQ

Hatfield Central

AL100LF

Kennelwood Lane

AL100FP

Roe Green Lane

AL108JL

Sorrel Close

AL100AW

The Minims

AL100SG

Meadow Croft

AL100AA

Hatfield Central

AL108EE

Aldykes

AL100NL

The Common

AL109HE

Bishops Rise

AL108DE

Featherdell

AL100YB

Comet Way

AL108DY

Maryland

AL108PJ

Honeysuckle Gardens

AL101HJ

Hatfield Central

AL100DU

Worcester Road

AL108QE

Woods Avenue

AL100RY

Pond Croft

AL108PF

The Pastures

AL100DP

De Havilland Close

AL100BB

Stockbreach Road

AL100DH

Lemsford Road

AL108NW

Woods Avenue

AL108HP

Dellfield Road

AL100BA

Stockbreach Close

AL100FG

Lemsford Road

AL100BU

Wellfield Close

AL100LJ

Market Place

AL108DQ

Briars Close

AL101FD

Hatfield Central

AL100SB

Orchard Mead

AL100EA

Lemsford Road

AL108NP

Firs Close

AL100EF

Middlefield

AL108PD

The Pastures

AL100LX

The Common

AL101GG

Hatfield Central

AL100DT

Lemsford Road

AL100FE

Lemsford Road

AL100RT

The Lindens

AL108NT

Beech Close

AL108NU

Elm Drive

AL100JJ

Town Centre

AL100BQ

Jasmine Gardens

AL100NA

Broomfield Court

AL101ES

Hatfield Central

AL108NN

Woods Avenue

AL108DP

Grove Mead

AL109HF

Bishops Rise

AL100YA

Comet Way

AL108EU

Briars Lane

AL100LY

Galleycroft Court

AL100DR

De Havilland Close

AL108NR

Elm Drive

AL100SH

Roe Green Lane

AL108EP

Briars Lane

AL100NF

The Common

AL100BJ

Jasmine Gardens

AL100SN

Roe Green Lane

AL109HQ

Bishops Rise

AL100RS

Walsingham Close

AL108PG

Primrose Close

AL108LX

Hill Ley

AL108EB

Aldykes

AL100DX

Worcester Road

AL108DZ

Maryland

AL108EZ

Hillcrest

AL100NX

The Common

AL101JY

Hatfield Central

AL100SE

Days Mead

AL108DG

Briars Wood

AL100XS

Comet Way

AL100DW

Ely Close

AL108LZ

Sycamore Avenue

AL100FT

Hatfield Central

AL108DS

Maryland

AL108DJ

Grove Mead

AL100LG

Kennelwood Lane

AL108DH

Briars Wood

AL100JY

The Arcade

AL100LU

The Common

AL109UN

Bishops Rise

AL100RU

Lemsford Road

AL109XQ

Hatfield Central

AL100RR

Walsingham Close

AL108NL

Woods Avenue

AL101FN

Hatfield Central

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.