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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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 148 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
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

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 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
Semi-Detached7£445,000
Detached2£604,000
Flats14£212,500
Terraced25£371,000

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

AL100RP

Walsingham Close

AL100LS

Queensway

AL109JG

Bishops Rise

AL100BE

Stockbreach Road

AL108EF

Aldykes

AL100TF

St Albans Road West

AL100ED

The Paddock

AL100SA

Days Mead

AL108DL

Grove Mead

AL100NE

Hatfield Central

AL108HA

Haseldine Meadows

AL108LY

Woods Avenue

AL108EY

Briars Lane

AL100FR

Town Centre

AL100DL

Lemsford Road

AL100AX

Stockbreach Close

AL100YD

Comet Way

AL108DX

Maryland

AL109UP

Peregrine Way

AL108HD

Spring Glen

AL100ND

The Common

AL108DB

Briars Wood

AL100LR

Queensway

AL100LP

Robin Hood Lane

AL108DW

Oak Grove

AL108HQ

Hillside

AL108PL

Honeysuckle Gardens

AL100JW

Town Centre

AL100SL

Roe Green Lane

AL108ER

Briars Lane

AL108ED

Aldykes

AL109UR

Sparrowhawk Place

AL100ST

St Albans Road West

AL100FH

Coombe Close

AL100BL

Jasmine Gardens

AL100XU

Comet Way

AL109UQ

Sandpiper Close

AL108DN

Oak Grove

AL108PB

The Pastures

AL100FF

Lemsford Road

AL109HL

Hatfield Central

AL108FD

Aldykes

AL96WA

Hatfield Central

AL108HX

Queensway

AL100RN

Forum Place

AL100DS

De Havilland Close

AL101GX

Hatfield Central

AL100BH

Jasmine Gardens

AL100LZ

Lothair Court

AL100DJ

Lemsford Road

AL100DZ

Lemsford Road

AL100XR

Cavendish Way

AL100DA

Wellfield Road

AL100EE

Middlefield

AL109HJ

Waterworks Cottages

AL100BD

Stockbreach Road

AL100AU

Stockbreach Road

AL100EQ

Wordsworth Court

AL108HF

Hillcrest

AL108NX

Birch Drive

AL108EX

Briars Lane

AL100SP

Fiddle Bridge Lane

AL100DE

Fiddle Bridge Lane

AL108HL

Holliers Way

AL108HE

Haseldine Meadows

AL108EW

Dellfield Road

AL100LN

Market Place

AL108PE

Bullrush Close

AL100FS

Wellfield Road

AL100EG

Oak Tree Close

AL100RX

Pond Croft

AL100SF

Meadow Dell

AL109HA

Bishops Rise

AL101GL

Hatfield Central

AL100LD

Town Centre

AL108DU

Maryland

AL101JR

Hatfield Central

AL100UT

Gloucester Court

AL108DF

Croft Field

AL100SQ

Cavendish Way

AL108DR

Maryland

AL101JS

Hatfield Central

AL108HB

Haseldine Meadows

AL100AZ

Stockbreach Close

AL108NS

Maple Close

AL108DA

Briars Wood

AL108HG

Hillcrest

AL108ET

Briars Lane

AL100JL

Town Centre

AL100TA

St Albans Road West

AL108EA

Maryland

AL108PU

Oxlease Drive

AL108HN

Hillside

AL100SW

Haven Close

AL100SX

Comet Road

AL108PA

Cedar Road

AL100UR

The Common

AL108ES

Briars Lane

AL100SZ

St Albans Road West

AL108LU

Oaklands Wood

Data Sources

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