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AL10 0PT

Birchwood Avenue

Hatfield Central

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Detailed insights for AL10 0PT

Overview

Postcode AL10 0PT 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 North & West area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 103.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hatfield North & West is £58,589 per year. The nearest station is Hatfield (Herts), about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is St Albans Road East Recreational Ground.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
30.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Hatfield North & West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,027 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Hatfield North & West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 103.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.1%

Approximately 30.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Hatfield North & West is £58,589 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from AL10 0PT.

Flood risk

No risk

Hatfield North & West near AL10 0PT 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for AL10 0PT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Hatfield (Herts)

N/A

Walking directions to Hatfield (Herts)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for AL10 0PT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSt Albans Road East Recreational GroundSmallWalking directions to St Albans Road East Recreational Ground
0.4 miCoronation GardensSmallWalking directions to Coronation Gardens

Area Profile

Population
328
Population density
4,167.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.9(+115%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.96(+55%)
Other theft
7.86(+44%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.17(-3%)
Vehicle crime
5.61(+27%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
198
60.55%
Other White
21
6.42%
Other Asian
15
4.59%
Bangladeshi
13
3.98%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
10
3.06%
Total population: 327

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
27.27%
Level 3 (A level)
56
22.13%
No qualifications
44
17.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
12.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.67%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
35
28.46%
Social rents from council
35
28.46%
Owns outright
33
26.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
13.82%
Other social rented
2
1.63%
Total households: 123

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 0PT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near AL10 0PT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Sept 202545, Homestead Road, Hatfield, AL10 0QNSemi-DetachedFreehold£470,000
25 Feb 202670, Birchwood Avenue, Hatfield, AL10 0PSTerracedFreehold£418,000
25 Jun 202546, Homestead Road, Hatfield, AL10 0QWSemi-DetachedFreehold£500,000
05 Sept 202579, Homestead Road, Hatfield, AL10 0QPSemi-DetachedFreehold£600,000
23 Mar 202642, Heathcote Avenue, Hatfield, AL10 0RHTerracedFreehold£431,000

Schools

In the AL10 0PT postcode area, located within Hatfield North & West, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for AL10 0PT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBirchwood Avenue Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miNurseryBirchwood Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryCountess Anne Church of England SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of AL10 0PT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for AL10 0PT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Co-operative Food39 Homestead Road, Hatfield, AL10 0QNWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miQuigleys16-18 Birchwood Avenue, Hatfield, AL10 0PWWalking directions to Quigleys
0.4 miPremier Garden Village Stores2-3 Manor Parade, Hatfield, AL10 9JSWalking directions to Premier Garden Village Stores
0.4 miDils Convenience StoreGround Lane, Welwyn Hatfield, AL10 0ETWalking directions to Dils Convenience Store
0.4 miHatfield Food & WineGround Lane, Welwyn Hatfield, AL10 0EYWalking directions to Hatfield Food & Wine

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 0PT, 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 North & WestE02004989
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Welwyn Hatfield 010AE01023929
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about AL10 0PT

Is AL10 0PT (Hatfield North & West) safe?

The area around AL10 0PT records about 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near AL10 0PT?

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

What schools are near AL10 0PT?

There are 12 schools close to AL10 0PT, including Birchwood Avenue Primary School (Good), Birchwood Nursery School (Outstanding) and Countess Anne Church of England School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to AL10 0PT?

The closest station to AL10 0PT is Hatfield (Herts), about 992 m away.

How deprived is the area around AL10 0PT?

AL10 0PT scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,027 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents AL10 0PT (Hatfield North & West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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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.