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Hatfield Town

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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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 151 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 5 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
151
Deprivation level
7/10
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
76.55(+146%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.07(+256%)
Shoplifting
29.28(+312%)
Public order
12.52(+141%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.03(+88%)
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

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £349,372 in Hatfield Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £663,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hatfield Town 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 Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£604,000
Flats17£240,000
Semi-Detached7£445,000
Terraced22£362,500

10 years median price trend in Hatfield Town

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

All postcodes in Hatfield Town

AL108PL

Honeysuckle Gardens

AL100AU

Stockbreach Road

AL100AX

Stockbreach Close

AL100AZ

Stockbreach Close

AL100LD

Town Centre

AL100SF

Meadow Dell

AL108DL

Grove Mead

AL108ES

Briars Lane

AL100RT

The Lindens

AL100FR

Town Centre

AL100LG

Kennelwood Lane

AL100DZ

Lemsford Road

AL109JG

Bishops Rise

AL100FS

Wellfield Road

AL101GX

Hatfield Central

AL108NB

Woods Avenue

AL108PE

Bullrush Close

AL108QE

Woods Avenue

AL109HN

Bishops Rise

AL100LX

The Common

AL100NE

Hatfield Central

AL100FH

Coombe Close

AL100FT

Hatfield Central

AL108PG

Primrose Close

AL100NA

Broomfield Court

AL108DN

Oak Grove

AL108HB

Haseldine Meadows

AL109UR

Sparrowhawk Place

AL100TA

St Albans Road West

AL108NU

Elm Drive

AL100RN

Forum Place

AL100YA

Comet Way

AL108NS

Maple Close

AL100BU

Wellfield Close

AL100DW

Ely Close

AL100FG

Lemsford Road

AL108DA

Briars Wood

AL108ER

Briars Lane

AL108NX

Birch Drive

AL100BJ

Jasmine Gardens

AL100BL

Jasmine Gardens

AL108LX

Hill Ley

AL100DY

Malvern Close

AL100FP

Roe Green Lane

AL100NZ

The Common

AL100SL

Roe Green Lane

AL100ST

St Albans Road West

AL100XX

Comet Way

AL108DF

Croft Field

AL100AY

Townfields

AL100JT

Town Centre

AL100SY

Comet Road

AL101GL

Hatfield Central

AL108NY

Cedar Road

AL100JJ

Town Centre

AL100JW

Town Centre

AL100LU

The Common

AL100SA

Days Mead

AL108DS

Maryland

AL108EP

Briars Lane

AL109HL

Hatfield Central

AL100BG

Harmony Close

AL108DP

Grove Mead

AL108DU

Maryland

AL108HH

Veritys

AL109HJ

Waterworks Cottages

AL100AA

Hatfield Central

AL101JS

Hatfield Central

AL101JY

Hatfield Central

AL100DT

Lemsford Road

AL108DD

Featherdell

AL109XQ

Hatfield Central

AL100BD

Stockbreach Road

AL100XY

Comet Way

AL108HP

Dellfield Road

AL108PA

Cedar Road

AL100DJ

Lemsford Road

AL100EG

Oak Tree Close

AL108DE

Featherdell

AL108ED

Aldykes

AL100EE

Middlefield

AL108EW

Dellfield Road

AL108EZ

Hillcrest

AL100BH

Jasmine Gardens

AL100DR

De Havilland Close

AL100JZ

Town Centre

AL108HX

Queensway

AL100DX

Worcester Road

AL100LW

Kennelwood Lane

AL108DZ

Maryland

AL108NL

Woods Avenue

AL108HA

Haseldine Meadows

AL108NP

Firs Close

AL100SB

Orchard Mead

AL100SZ

St Albans Road West

AL100XU

Comet Way

AL108LY

Woods Avenue

AL100RZ

Roe Green Lane

AL100TF

St Albans Road West

AL101FN

Hatfield Central

Data Sources

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