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AL10 0DZ

Lemsford Road

Hatfield Central

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Overview

Postcode AL10 0DZ is located in an urban city, within the Hatfield Central ward of Welwyn Hatfield in the East of England region, and forms part of the Hatfield Town area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 175.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hatfield Town is £55,589 per year. The nearest station is Hatfield (Herts), about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Coronation Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
176
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
20.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Hatfield Town has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,010 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Hatfield Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 175.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.5%

Approximately 20.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Hatfield Town is £55,589 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 312 ft away from AL10 0DZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Hatfield Town near AL10 0DZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hatfield (Herts) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for AL10 0DZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Hatfield (Herts)

N/A

Walking directions to Hatfield (Herts)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for AL10 0DZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCoronation GardensSmallWalking directions to Coronation Gardens

Area Profile

Population
341
Population density
5,319.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
78.41(+149%)
Anti-social behaviour
61.55(+432%)
Shoplifting
21.5(+214%)
Vehicle crime
14.76(+235%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.49(+112%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
161
46.8%
Other White
79
22.97%
Indian
39
11.34%
Other Asian
15
4.36%
Other
10
2.91%
Total population: 344

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
103
37.73%
Level 3 (A level)
55
20.15%
No qualifications
42
15.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
7.69%
Total 16+ residents: 273

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
57
35.4%
Owns with a mortgage
36
22.36%
Owns outright
26
16.15%
Other social rented
17
10.56%
Social rents from council
16
9.94%
Total households: 161

Property prices in Hatfield Central

Median price£382,500
Price per sq ft£409
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£234K – £434K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £382,500 (about £409 per square foot) in Hatfield Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £660,000.

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 Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached16£468,500£486
Terraced21£392,000£425
Flats17£220,000£333

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hatfield Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hatfield Central.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195,000£365,000£310,000
2017£195,500£387,500£330,500
2018£210,000£380,000£335,000
2019£195,000£364,000£325,500
2020£203,000£375,000£345,000
2021£225,500£392,500£370,000
2022£200,000£450,000£377,500
2023£195,000£445,000£382,500
2024£231,000£422,000£377,500
2025£245,000£442,500£365,500
2026£213,000£370,000£411,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hatfield Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hatfield Central.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£342£376£371
2017£377£416£388
2018£391£393£401
2019£370£450£368
2020£399£410£385
2021£376£397£424
2022£406£472£477
2023£398£433£440
2024£400£449£411
2025£378£465£423
2026£310£432
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hatfield Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near AL10 0DZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near AL10 0DZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 202663, Lemsford Road, Hatfield, AL10 0DZTerracedFreehold£405,000
29 May 202575, Lemsford Road, Hatfield, AL10 0DZTerracedFreehold£350,000
28 May 202587, Lemsford Road, Hatfield, AL10 0DZSemi-DetachedFreehold£400,000
26 Mar 20263, Walsingham Close, Hatfield, AL10 0RPFlatsLeasehold£145,000
26 Mar 20269, Walsingham Close, Hatfield, AL10 0RPFlatsLeasehold£130,000

Schools

In the AL10 0DZ postcode area, located within Hatfield Town, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for AL10 0DZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryBirchwood Avenue Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNurseryBirchwood Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryHatfield Community Free SchoolFree schools

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of AL10 0DZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for AL10 0DZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miQuigleys16-18 Birchwood Avenue, Hatfield, AL10 0PWWalking directions to Quigleys
0.3 miAsda98 Town Centre, Hatfield, AL10 0JPWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miAl MedinaTown Centre, Hatfield, AL10 0JWWalking directions to Al Medina
0.3 miPremier Garden Village Stores2-3 Manor Parade, Hatfield, AL10 9JSWalking directions to Premier Garden Village Stores
0.3 miAaroh Foods42 Town Centre, Hatfield, AL10 0JJWalking directions to Aaroh Foods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Welwyn Hatfield district (2025-26).

Band A£1,556
Band B£1,815
Band C£2,074
Band D£2,333
Band E£2,852
Band F£3,371
Band G£3,889
Band H£4,667

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for AL10 0DZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mark Alexander Smith

Hatfield Central - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Andrew Lewin

Welwyn Hatfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictWelwyn HatfieldE07000241
Parliamentary ConstituencyWelwyn HatfieldE14001573
WardHatfield CentralE05011061
ParishHatfieldE04004819
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hatfield TownE02004991
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Welwyn Hatfield 012BE01023921
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about AL10 0DZ

Is AL10 0DZ (Hatfield Town) safe?

The area around AL10 0DZ records about 176 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near AL10 0DZ?

The median sale price around AL10 0DZ in Hatfield Town is £382,500 (about £409 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near AL10 0DZ?

There are 12 schools close to AL10 0DZ, including Birchwood Avenue Primary School (Good), Birchwood Nursery School (Outstanding) and Hatfield Community Free School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to AL10 0DZ?

The closest station to AL10 0DZ is Hatfield (Herts), about 1,292 m away.

How deprived is the area around AL10 0DZ?

AL10 0DZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,010 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents AL10 0DZ (Hatfield Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Welwyn Hatfield covering AL10 0DZ is Andrew Lewin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Alexander Smith (Reform UK).

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.