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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 62 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
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
30.83(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.05(+39%)
Other theft
6.75(+21%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.97(-22%)
Burglary
4.84(+74%)
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 65 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 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
Detached2£652,500
Flats16£261,000
Semi-Detached17£475,000
Terraced30£412,500

10 years median price trend in Hollybush

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

All postcodes in Hollybush

AL73JA

Cole Green Lane

AL74EY

Walnut Grove

AL74DZ

Boundary Court

AL74DR

Katescroft

AL74EJ

Boundary Lane

AL74HE

Howlands

AL74HW

Howlands

AL74TD

Hitherbaulk

AL74DS

Lady Grove

AL74ED

Camfield

AL74TU

Berwick Place

AL74HT

Howlands

AL74DX

Pinnate Place

AL74NW

Four Acres

AL74HS

Howlands

AL74LU

Homestead Lane

AL74NJ

Leigh Common

AL74SZ

Burrowfield

AL74BQ

Beehive Lane

AL74LH

Ryelands

AL74NT

Hunters Way

AL74SS

Burrowfield

AL74BY

Old Dairy Yard

AL74NF

Homestead Lane

AL74NN

Hunters Way

AL74TT

St Josephs Green

AL74JL

Hollybush Lane

AL74NZ

Homestead Lane

AL74LA

Mount Way

AL74AX

Bartlett Close

AL74FL

Sir John Newsom Way

AL74LT

Homestead Lane

AL74FG

Chambers Grove

AL74FQ

Chambers Grove

AL74TS

Great Ley

AL74BG

Beehive Green

AL74EA

Boundary Lane

AL74FX

Woodberry Close

AL74FD

Oaken Grove

AL74TN

Little Ley

AL73JD

Cole Green Lane

AL74LY

Homestead Court

AL74TH

Raymonds Close

AL74SH

Merrifield Court

AL74FA

Kenyon Place

AL74LF

Mount Way

AL74DW

Linkfield

AL74HB

Howlands

AL74TW

West Burrowfield

AL74DP

Boundary Lane

AL74HN

Howlands

AL74EF

Boundary Lane

AL74EB

Golden Dell

AL73TF

Woodhall Lane

AL74EU

Walnut Grove

AL74NR

Hunters Way

AL74ST

Southfield

AL74TZ

Elliott Close

AL74BT

Marley Road

AL74DY

Boundary Lane

AL74EQ

Boundary Lane

AL74TX

Chequers Field

AL73TE

Moss Green

AL73TR

Woodhall Lane

AL74DF

Boundary Lane

AL74JH

Hollybush Lane

AL74JN

Hollybush Lane

AL74SG

Merrifield Court

AL74TL

Great Ley

AL74FE

Layton Street

AL74NG

Leigh Common

AL74SJ

Chequers

AL74TF

Raymonds Plain

AL74DL

Boundary Lane

AL74JS

Hollybush Lane

AL74FB

Lawrence Hall End

AL74FJ

Sir John Newsom Way

AL74NS

Two Acres

AL74TJ

Great Ley

AL74SW

Little Burrow

AL74BE

Beehive Green

AL74DU

Lady Grove

AL74HZ

Kingsley Court

AL74LG

The Wade

AL74SY

Eddington Crescent

AL74EE

Golden Dell

AL74DN

Linkfield

AL74FH

Purdom Road

AL74HA

Howlands

AL74JT

Hollybush Lane

AL74LJ

Green Acres

AL73PW

Cole Green Lane

AL74BA

Beehive Lane

AL74DQ

Middlefield

AL74LQ

Ryelands

AL74EW

Kendall Close

AL74HR

Harebell

AL74LB

Mount Way

AL73TH

Woodhall Lane

AL74ET

Howlands

Data Sources

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