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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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 148 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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 4 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

Median price£357,500
Price per sq ft£417
Sales (last 12 months)40
Typical range (middle 50%)£240K – £441K

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £357,500 (about £417 per square foot) in Hatfield Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £740,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hatfield Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£713,000£539
Semi-Detached7£445,000£434
Terraced21£360,000£424
Flats9£167,000£353

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hatfield Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hatfield Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£518,000£210,000£346,875£307,500
2017£480,250£213,000£367,500£330,000
2018£600,000£215,000£350,000£300,000
2019£526,250£192,500£352,975£300,000
2020£410,000£200,000£435,000£302,750
2021£495,000£226,750£412,500£330,000
2022£467,000£203,500£433,500£355,000
2023£470,000£203,500£403,250£387,500
2024£532,000£240,000£440,000£352,500
2025£604,000£230,000£440,000£367,500
2026£726,500£156,000£445,000£382,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hatfield Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hatfield Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£394£368£352£327
2017£347£386£386£352
2018£334£409£362£357
2019£363£363£373£330
2020£420£395£327£337
2021£397£391£385£372
2022£363£405£442£394
2023£352£414£454£400
2024£453£421£459£399
2025£496£388£434£420
2026£448£338£356£425
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hatfield Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hatfield Town in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.