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About

The Hollybush area is situated in the northern part of Hatfield, within the Welwyn Hatfield borough. It is primarily a residential district characterised by post-war housing, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. The layout is functional, with local streets serving the surrounding neighbourhoods. A notable local feature is the presence of the former de Havilland aircraft company site nearby, which has influenced the area's development and community history.

The area provides essential amenities for residents, including Hollybush Junior and Infant Schools at its heart. Green space is available at King George V Playing Fields, offering recreational facilities. Transport connections are provided by local bus routes linking to Hatfield town centre and the railway station. The residential character is consistent, with the area functioning as a settled, practical neighbourhood within the wider town.

Area overview

On average Hollybush has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 38.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hollybush is £63,630 per year. There are 3 schools in Hollybush: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hollybush is home to around 7,850 people, with a population density of about 4,077.5 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
38.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hollybush Population
7,850
Population density
4,077.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.36(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.45(+51%)
Other theft
5.86(+7%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.84(-24%)
Vehicle crime
3.69(-16%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,645
71.91%
Other White
590
7.52%
African
337
4.29%
Indian
253
3.22%
Other Asian
142
1.81%
Total population: 7,850

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,117
35.11%
Level 3 (A level)
1,009
16.73%
No qualifications
920
15.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
839
13.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
684
11.34%
Total 16+ residents: 6,030

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
920
29.57%
Social rents from council
825
26.52%
Owns outright
594
19.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
422
13.56%
Other social rented
283
9.1%
Total households: 3,111

Property prices in Hollybush

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £422,500 in Hollybush area, with individual transactions ranging from £146,666 up to £770,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hollybush 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 Hollybush over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£770,000
Semi-Detached20£500,001
Terraced37£410,000
Flats14£255,000

10 years median price trend in Hollybush

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hollybush.

All postcodes in Hollybush

AL74LY

Homestead Court

AL74EG

Boundary Lane

AL74HD

Howlands

AL74HZ

Kingsley Court

AL74LZ

Homestead Court

AL74FQ

Chambers Grove

AL73TE

Moss Green

AL74NL

Leigh Common

AL74NZ

Homestead Lane

AL74NN

Hunters Way

AL74NE

Hyde Valley

AL74DP

Boundary Lane

AL74TR

Great Ley

AL74LU

Homestead Lane

AL73TR

Woodhall Lane

AL74FD

Oaken Grove

AL74PA

Hyde Valley

AL74EB

Golden Dell

AL74DN

Linkfield

AL74DU

Lady Grove

AL74HW

Howlands

AL74JS

Hollybush Lane

AL74TX

Chequers Field

AL74DG

Rollswood

AL74DR

Katescroft

AL74NU

Leigh Common

AL74FF

Layton Street

AL74TF

Raymonds Plain

AL73TF

Woodhall Lane

AL74TQ

Raymonds Plain

AL74LL

Hollybush Lane

AL74EF

Boundary Lane

AL74BQ

Beehive Lane

AL74FX

Woodberry Close

AL74DQ

Middlefield

AL74LG

The Wade

AL74NQ

Meadway

AL74JL

Hollybush Lane

AL74HB

Howlands

AL73JD

Cole Green Lane

AL74SJ

Chequers

AL73PW

Cole Green Lane

AL74JW

Hollybush Lane

AL74TU

Berwick Place

AL74SG

Merrifield Court

AL74LB

Mount Way

AL74EQ

Boundary Lane

AL73JE

Cole Green Lane

AL73TP

Woodhall Lane

AL74LX

Homestead Lane

AL74DF

Boundary Lane

AL74ST

Southfield

AL74NW

Four Acres

AL74TZ

Elliott Close

AL74SL

Burrowfield

AL74JY

The Croft

AL74JZ

Mountway Close

AL74TE

Raymonds Plain

AL74SX

Eddington Crescent

AL74EE

Golden Dell

AL74HN

Howlands

AL74LT

Homestead Lane

AL74SQ

Eddington Crescent

AL74JX

Mount Way

AL74FN

Twelve Acres

AL74NA

Hyde Valley

AL74DJ

Middlefield

AL74TH

Raymonds Close

AL74JU

Hollybush Lane

AL74TS

Great Ley

AL74BG

Beehive Green

AL74HP

Howlands

AL74TN

Little Ley

AL74DS

Lady Grove

AL74DL

Boundary Lane

AL74SP

Little Burrow

AL74DZ

Boundary Court

AL74HL

Ascots Lane

AL74FA

Kenyon Place

AL74HS

Howlands

AL74NJ

Leigh Common

AL74EY

Walnut Grove

AL74ET

Howlands

AL74TB

East Burrowfield

AL74HA

Howlands

AL74NT

Hunters Way

AL74TW

West Burrowfield

AL74NR

Hunters Way

AL74DH

Drycroft

AL74EW

Kendall Close

AL74FG

Chambers Grove

AL74LQ

Ryelands

AL74EU

Walnut Grove

AL74EA

Boundary Lane

AL74TG

Twelve Acres

AL74BS

Marley Road

AL74SN

Burrowfield

AL74SH

Merrifield Court

AL74LA

Mount Way

AL74HE

Howlands

Data Sources

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