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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

AL74TT

St Josephs Green

AL74EZ

Walnut Court

AL74TD

Hitherbaulk

AL74DW

Linkfield

AL74LD

Mount Way

AL74QY

Chequers Field

AL74BY

Old Dairy Yard

AL74HR

Harebell

AL74SY

Eddington Crescent

AL74JH

Hollybush Lane

AL74NH

Meadway

AL73JA

Cole Green Lane

AL74TP

Oaken Grove

AL74DX

Pinnate Place

AL74SW

Little Burrow

AL74TJ

Great Ley

AL73TG

Woodhall Lane

AL74BP

Beehive Lane

AL74EH

Boundary Lane

AL74FL

Sir John Newsom Way

AL74JN

Hollybush Lane

AL74EJ

Boundary Lane

AL74JP

South Ley

AL74SS

Burrowfield

AL74NG

Leigh Common

AL74NB

Gooseacre

AL74AX

Bartlett Close

AL74EX

Walnut Grove

AL74LF

Mount Way

AL74LE

Little Wade

AL74FJ

Sir John Newsom Way

AL74TA

Chequers

AL74JT

Hollybush Lane

AL74BA

Beehive Lane

AL74LH

Ryelands

AL74JJ

Hollybush Lane

AL74FE

Layton Street

AL74TL

Great Ley

AL74DY

Boundary Lane

AL74FH

Purdom Road

AL74FB

Lawrence Hall End

AL74HT

Howlands

AL73PD

Cole Green Lane

AL74NX

Homestead Lane

AL74BT

Marley Road

AL74LJ

Green Acres

AL74SR

Burrowfield

AL74SZ

Burrowfield

AL74BE

Beehive Green

AL74JR

Hollybush Lane

AL73TH

Woodhall Lane

AL74NP

Hunters Way

AL74NF

Homestead Lane

AL74ED

Camfield

AL74NS

Two Acres

AL74DA

Hyde Valley

Data Sources

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