Postcode AL10 8RU is located in an urban city, within the Welham Green and Hatfield South ward of Welwyn Hatfield in the East of England region, and forms part of the Welham Green area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 120.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Welham Green is £57,203 per year. The nearest station is Welham Green, about 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Millwards Park.
Welham Green has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,734 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Welham Green has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Welham Green is £57,203 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 270 ft away from AL10 8RU.
Welham Green near AL10 8RU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Welham Green located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Welham Green | N/A | Walking directions to Welham Green |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Millwards Park | Large | Walking directions to Millwards Park |
| 0.1 mi | Acacia Street Recreation Area | Small | Walking directions to Acacia Street Recreation Area |
Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £387,500 (about £468 per square foot) in Welham Green and Hatfield South area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,175,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £780,000 | £491 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £512,500 | £568 |
| Terraced | 39 | £357,500 | £439 |
| Flats | 8 | £207,500 | £382 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £572,500 | £178,000 | £445,000 | £307,000 |
| 2017 | £700,000 | £210,000 | £430,000 | £315,000 |
| 2018 | £862,500 | £198,750 | £422,500 | £315,000 |
| 2019 | £662,500 | £193,500 | £454,000 | £325,000 |
| 2020 | £710,000 | £197,500 | £465,500 | £343,250 |
| 2021 | £644,500 | £184,000 | £477,500 | £363,750 |
| 2022 | £747,975 | £224,000 | £542,000 | £370,250 |
| 2023 | £760,000 | £222,500 | £410,000 | £345,000 |
| 2024 | £555,000 | £215,000 | £530,000 | £371,250 |
| 2025 | £775,000 | £205,000 | £521,500 | £345,000 |
| 2026 | £830,000 | £210,000 | £510,000 | £365,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £562 | £353 | £480 | £380 |
| 2017 | £429 | £359 | £476 | £369 |
| 2018 | £501 | £394 | £420 | £347 |
| 2019 | £472 | £347 | £459 | £415 |
| 2020 | £426 | £386 | £505 | £392 |
| 2021 | £479 | £368 | £480 | £410 |
| 2022 | £479 | £403 | £512 | £427 |
| 2023 | £517 | £415 | £486 | £423 |
| 2024 | £490 | £430 | £566 | £425 |
| 2025 | £493 | £409 | £505 | £429 |
| 2026 | £405 | £361 | £581 | £488 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near AL10 8RU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2025 | 24, Far End, Hatfield, AL10 8UG | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | 23, Far End, Hatfield, AL10 8TG | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2025 | 21, Far End, Hatfield, AL10 8TG | Terraced | Freehold | £475,000 | |
| 26 May 2026 | Flat, 19, Hollyfield, Hatfield, AL10 8LW | Flats | Leasehold | £217,500 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 160, Millwards, Hatfield, AL10 8UZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £325,000 |
In the AL10 8RU postcode area, located within Welham Green, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of AL10 8RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Rav Superstore | High View, Welwyn Hatfield, AL10 8HR | Walking directions to Rav Superstore |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Welwyn Hatfield, AL10 8FR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Bishops Rise, Welwyn Hatfield, AL10 9BY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Welwyn Hatfield district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for AL10 8RU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sandreni Bonfante
Welham Green & Hatfield South - Elected 7 May 2026
Andrew Lewin
Welwyn Hatfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around AL10 8RU records about 121 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around AL10 8RU in Welham Green and Hatfield South is £387,500 (about £468 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to AL10 8RU, including Links Hatfield Academy (Good), De Havilland Primary School (Good) and St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School, Welham Green (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to AL10 8RU is Welham Green, about 1,504 m away.
AL10 8RU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,734 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Welwyn Hatfield covering AL10 8RU is Andrew Lewin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sandreni Bonfante (Liberal Democrats).