Postcode AL8 6DF 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 145.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hatfield North & West is £58,589 per year. The nearest station is Welwyn Garden City located about 1.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Stanborough Park.
Hatfield North & West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,334 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Hatfield North & West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.6% 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.
The average income per household in Hatfield North & West is £58,589 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 60 ft away from AL8 6DF.
Hatfield North & West near AL8 6DF has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Welwyn Garden City located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Stanborough Park | Large | Walking directions to Stanborough Park |
Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £344,122 in Hatfield Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £660,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 21 | £244,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £445,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £360,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hatfield Central
In the AL8 6DF postcode area, located within Hatfield North & West, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Welwyn Hatfield district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.