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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

AL100SX

Comet Road

AL108NT

Beech Close

AL109HE

Bishops Rise

AL100UR

The Common

AL100NL

The Common

AL100RS

Walsingham Close

AL108DG

Briars Wood

AL108DJ

Grove Mead

AL100DP

De Havilland Close

AL100LP

Robin Hood Lane

AL100SH

Roe Green Lane

AL108DR

Maryland

AL108EB

Aldykes

AL108NA

Woods Avenue

AL108PB

The Pastures

AL100DH

Lemsford Road

AL100DU

Worcester Road

AL100LR

Queensway

AL100SW

Haven Close

AL100YB

Comet Way

AL108EE

Aldykes

AL100XS

Comet Way

AL108FD

Aldykes

AL108PF

The Pastures

AL100FE

Lemsford Road

AL100ND

The Common

AL100RU

Lemsford Road

AL100AW

The Minims

AL108ET

Briars Lane

AL108NN

Woods Avenue

AL96WA

Hatfield Central

AL100JY

The Arcade

AL100RY

Pond Croft

AL100XR

Cavendish Way

AL108HL

Holliers Way

AL100DL

Lemsford Road

AL108HN

Hillside

AL108JL

Sorrel Close

AL108NW

Woods Avenue

AL100LT

Dog Kennel Lane

AL108HQ

Hillside

AL109UQ

Sandpiper Close

AL100SG

Meadow Croft

AL108PD

The Pastures

AL108PU

Oxlease Drive

AL100NF

The Common

AL101HJ

Hatfield Central

AL108DW

Oak Grove

AL108HJ

Holliers Way

AL100SN

Roe Green Lane

AL100UT

Gloucester Court

AL109UN

Bishops Rise

AL100BE

Stockbreach Road

AL108EU

Briars Lane

AL108HW

Hillcrest

AL108LU

Oaklands Wood

AL108LZ

Sycamore Avenue

AL108NR

Elm Drive

AL100YD

Comet Way

AL108EY

Briars Lane

AL100NX

The Common

AL100SP

Fiddle Bridge Lane

AL108DH

Briars Wood

AL100SD

Days Close

AL108HD

Spring Glen

AL108HE

Haseldine Meadows

AL108HF

Hillcrest

AL100BQ

Jasmine Gardens

AL100LS

Queensway

AL108PH

Foxglove Close

AL109HF

Bishops Rise

AL100BA

Stockbreach Close

AL108DQ

Briars Close

AL109UP

Peregrine Way

AL100FF

Lemsford Road

AL100BN

Jasmine Gardens

AL108DB

Briars Wood

AL100EQ

Wordsworth Court

AL100BB

Stockbreach Road

AL100LF

Kennelwood Lane

AL100RX

Pond Croft

AL100SQ

Cavendish Way

AL101FD

Hatfield Central

AL108NZ

Cedar Road

AL108PJ

Honeysuckle Gardens

AL100DN

Ely Close

AL100LZ

Lothair Court

AL100RP

Walsingham Close

AL100EF

Middlefield

AL109AE

Hatfield Central

AL109HQ

Bishops Rise

AL100EA

Lemsford Road

AL100SE

Days Mead

AL100DA

Wellfield Road

AL108EX

Briars Lane

AL100ED

The Paddock

AL100SJ

Roe Green Lane

AL108EF

Aldykes

AL100DE

Fiddle Bridge Lane

AL100FQ

Hatfield Central

Data Sources

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