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AL10 8XR

Drakes Way

Welham Green and Hatfield South

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Detailed insights for AL10 8XR

Overview

Postcode AL10 8XR 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 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 Welham Green, about 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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
48.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

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

48.9%

Approximately 48.9% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 117 ft away from AL10 8XR.

Flood risk

No risk

Hatfield South near AL10 8XR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Welham Green located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for AL10 8XR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miMillwards ParkLargeWalking directions to Millwards Park
0.4 miSteam WoodsSmallWalking directions to Steam Woods
0.3 miAcacia Street Recreation AreaSmallWalking directions to Acacia Street Recreation Area

Area Profile

Population
362
Population density
3,450.9 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
262
72.38%
Other White
26
7.18%
Pakistani
16
4.42%
African
12
3.31%
Other Asian
6
1.66%
Total population: 362

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
25.19%
No qualifications
54
20.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
15.04%
Level 3 (A level)
40
15.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
12.41%
Total 16+ residents: 266

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
59
45.04%
Owns outright
27
20.61%
Owns with a mortgage
23
17.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
9.92%
Social rents from council
5
3.82%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Welham Green and Hatfield South

Median price£390,000
Price per sq ft£471
Sales (last 12 months)65
Typical range (middle 50%)£345K – £540K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 (about £471 per square foot) in Welham Green and Hatfield South area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,175,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Welham Green and Hatfield South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£775,000£506
Semi-Detached15£515,000£564
Terraced33£355,000£432
Flats6£205,000£382

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Welham Green and Hatfield South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Welham Green and Hatfield South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£757,500£219,500£521,500£343,750
2026£665,000£205,000£484,000£365,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Welham Green and Hatfield South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Welham Green and Hatfield South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£501£393£505£428
2026£454£374£581£497
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Welham Green and Hatfield South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Welham Green and Hatfield South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near AL10 8XR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near AL10 8XR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Mar 202611, Drakes Way, Hatfield, AL10 8XRSemi-DetachedFreehold£385,000
20 Feb 202614, Drakes Way, Hatfield, AL10 8XRTerracedFreehold£365,000
30 Jan 202624, Cooks Way, Hatfield, AL10 8XTTerracedFreehold£256,000
14 Jan 202627, Cooks Way, Hatfield, AL10 8XTTerracedFreehold£340,000
11 Jul 202511, Cooks Way, Hatfield, AL10 8XTTerracedFreehold£350,000

Schools

In the AL10 8XR postcode area, located within Hatfield South, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for AL10 8XR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableLinks Hatfield AcademyAcademy alternative provision sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryOak View Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryDe Havilland Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for AL10 8XR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miRav SuperstoreHigh View, Welwyn Hatfield, AL10 8HRWalking directions to Rav Superstore
0.4 miMorrisons DailyBishops Rise, Welwyn Hatfield, AL10 9BYWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 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 8XR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sandreni Bonfante

Welham Green & Hatfield South - 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
ParishHatfieldE04004819
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hatfield SouthE02004992
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Welwyn Hatfield 013DE01023936
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about AL10 8XR

Is AL10 8XR (Hatfield South) safe?

The area around AL10 8XR 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 8XR?

The median sale price around AL10 8XR in Hatfield South is £390,000 (about £471 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near AL10 8XR?

There are 10 schools close to AL10 8XR, including Links Hatfield Academy (Good), Oak View Primary and Nursery School (Good) and De Havilland Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around AL10 8XR?

AL10 8XR 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 8XR (Hatfield South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Welwyn Hatfield covering AL10 8XR is Andrew Lewin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sandreni Bonfante (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.