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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

AL74QY

Chequers Field

AL74JR

Hollybush Lane

AL74JU

Hollybush Lane

AL74TA

Chequers

AL74LD

Mount Way

AL74TE

Raymonds Plain

AL73TG

Woodhall Lane

AL74FN

Twelve Acres

AL74JW

Hollybush Lane

AL74LZ

Homestead Court

AL74EZ

Walnut Court

AL74DH

Drycroft

AL74NE

Hyde Valley

AL74EG

Boundary Lane

AL74LE

Little Wade

AL74NH

Meadway

AL74NX

Homestead Lane

AL73PD

Cole Green Lane

AL74TQ

Raymonds Plain

AL74HD

Howlands

AL74EH

Boundary Lane

AL74NQ

Meadway

AL74NU

Leigh Common

AL74SQ

Eddington Crescent

AL74SX

Eddington Crescent

AL74HL

Ascots Lane

AL74LL

Hollybush Lane

AL74NB

Gooseacre

AL74NP

Hunters Way

AL74PA

Hyde Valley

AL74JP

South Ley

AL74TB

East Burrowfield

AL73TP

Woodhall Lane

AL74EX

Walnut Grove

AL74JX

Mount Way

AL74JY

The Croft

AL74TP

Oaken Grove

AL74FF

Layton Street

AL74JJ

Hollybush Lane

AL74NA

Hyde Valley

AL74DG

Rollswood

AL74SR

Burrowfield

AL73JE

Cole Green Lane

AL74LX

Homestead Lane

AL74DA

Hyde Valley

AL74DJ

Middlefield

AL74HP

Howlands

AL74TG

Twelve Acres

AL74TR

Great Ley

AL74BP

Beehive Lane

AL74BS

Marley Road

AL74JZ

Mountway Close

AL74NL

Leigh Common

AL74SL

Burrowfield

AL74SN

Burrowfield

AL74SP

Little Burrow

Data Sources

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