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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

AL108EA

Maryland

AL108HG

Hillcrest

AL100DS

De Havilland Close

AL100FN

Alban Court

AL100LN

Market Place

AL100RR

Walsingham Close

AL100TD

St Peters Close

AL108DY

Maryland

AL109HA

Bishops Rise

AL100LJ

Market Place

AL101ES

Hatfield Central

AL101GG

Hatfield Central

AL100JL

Town Centre

AL100LY

Galleycroft Court

AL101JQ

Hatfield Central

AL101JR

Hatfield Central

AL101JZ

Hatfield Central

AL108DX

Maryland

Data Sources

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