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Hatfield Town

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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Hatfield Town Population

8,230

Population density

5,832.7 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Semi-Detached	7	£445,000	£311,100	£342,873	£515,000	£630,000
Detached	2	£604,000	£550,900	£574,500	£633,500	£657,100
Flats	14	£212,500	£151,050	£176,500	£304,000	£328,500
Terraced	25	£371,000	£229,000	£350,000	£415,000	£467,000

10 years median price trend in Hatfield Town

All postcodes in Hatfield Town

AL100SY

Comet Road

AL100AY

Townfields

AL108NB

Woods Avenue

AL100TD

St Peters Close

AL100SJ

Roe Green Lane

AL108HW

Hillcrest

AL108NA

Woods Avenue

AL108DD

Featherdell

AL100LT

Dog Kennel Lane

AL100BN

Jasmine Gardens

AL100DN

Ely Close

AL109HN

Bishops Rise

AL100RZ

Roe Green Lane

AL100FQ

Hatfield Central

AL108HJ

Holliers Way

AL100JT

Town Centre

AL100XY

Comet Way

AL100DY

Malvern Close

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail