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AL10 8QS

Martin Close

Hatfield South West

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Detailed insights for AL10 8QS

Overview

Postcode AL10 8QS is located in an urban city, within the Hatfield South West ward of Welwyn Hatfield in the East of England region, and forms part of the Hatfield South area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hatfield South is £52,711 per year. The nearest station is Hatfield (Herts), about 1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Millwards Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Hatfield South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,671 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Hatfield South has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.9%

Approximately 16.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Hatfield South is £52,711 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near AL10 8QS.

Flood risk

No risk

Hatfield South near AL10 8QS 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for AL10 8QS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMillwards ParkLargeWalking directions to Millwards Park
0.3 miRoe Hill ParkMediumWalking directions to Roe Hill Park
0.3 miSteam WoodsSmallWalking directions to Steam Woods

Area Profile

Population
300
Population density
6,919.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.18(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.52(+172%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.22(+29%)
Vehicle crime
6.4(+45%)
Other theft
3.2(-41%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
167
55.67%
African
25
8.33%
Other White
25
8.33%
Other Asian
24
8%
Other
18
6%
Total population: 300

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
96
39.51%
No qualifications
39
16.05%
Level 3 (A level)
36
14.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
13.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
7.82%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
43
36.44%
Owns outright
42
35.59%
Social rents from council
16
13.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
10.17%
Other social rented
4
3.39%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Hatfield South West

Median price£357,500
Price per sq ft£406
Sales (last 12 months)56
Typical range (middle 50%)£299K – £450K

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £357,500 (about £406 per square foot) in Hatfield South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £181,000 up to £740,000.

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 South West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£585,000£465
Semi-Detached3£445,000£395
Terraced33£355,000£406
Flats10£216,438£371

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hatfield South West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hatfield South West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£518,000£235,000£377,500£290,000
2017£477,500£218,000£355,000£316,500
2018£463,000£230,000£343,750£300,000
2019£518,750£195,000£360,000£285,000
2020£525,000£200,000£380,000£300,000
2021£475,000£225,000£375,000£327,000
2022£502,500£332,250£440,000£360,000
2023£595,000£287,500£420,000£390,250
2024£510,750£268,038£382,500£367,500
2025£487,000£238,000£455,625£371,000
2026£646,500£205,000£445,000£340,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hatfield South West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hatfield South West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£394£414£350£348
2017£371£396£350£341
2018£359£391£387£362
2019£387£329£369£344
2020£336£344£343£361
2021£434£383£393£372
2022£399£432£432£398
2023£447£440£472£420
2024£436£423£454£404
2025£461£408£432£417
2026£538£325£356£411
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hatfield South West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near AL10 8QS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near AL10 8QS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Mar 202511, Martin Close, Hatfield, AL10 8QSTerracedFreehold£327,500
14 Nov 202523, Lark Rise, Hatfield, AL10 8RNDetachedFreehold£487,000
11 Mar 202524, Falcon Close, Hatfield, AL10 8QYDetachedFreehold£335,000
03 Mar 202521, Falcon Close, Hatfield, AL10 8QYTerracedFreehold£440,000
09 May 20253, Linnet Walk, Hatfield, AL10 8RGTerracedFreehold£335,000

Schools

In the AL10 8QS postcode area, located within Hatfield South, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for AL10 8QS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryOak View Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Philip Howard Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableSouthfield SchoolCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of AL10 8QS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for AL10 8QS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisons DailyBishops Rise, Welwyn Hatfield, AL10 9BYWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miRav SuperstoreHigh View, Welwyn Hatfield, AL10 8HRWalking directions to Rav Superstore
0.3 miTesco ExpressWelwyn Hatfield, AL10 8FRWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 8QS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lukasz Marcin Stasiowski

Hatfield South West - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Andrew Lewin

Welwyn Hatfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictWelwyn HatfieldE07000241
Parliamentary ConstituencyWelwyn HatfieldE14001573
WardHatfield South WestE05011063
ParishHatfieldE04004819
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hatfield SouthE02004992
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Welwyn Hatfield 013DE01023936
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about AL10 8QS

Is AL10 8QS (Hatfield South) safe?

The area around AL10 8QS records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 8QS?

The median sale price around AL10 8QS in Hatfield South is £357,500 (about £406 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near AL10 8QS?

There are 9 schools close to AL10 8QS, including Oak View Primary and Nursery School (Good), St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School (Good) and Southfield School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around AL10 8QS?

AL10 8QS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,671 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents AL10 8QS (Hatfield South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Welwyn Hatfield covering AL10 8QS is Andrew Lewin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lukasz Marcin Stasiowski (Liberal Democrats).

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.