AL10 0AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Townfields, 0.4km from Roe Green in Hatfield. Administratively it sits within Hatfield Central ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, AL10 0AY is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £167k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for AL10 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00121479 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TOWNFIELDS, AL10 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWNFIELDS, AL10 0AY.
297
34
£ 47,200 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL10 0AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 60% of tenure in AL10 0AY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL10 0AY. The average age is 34.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 167,000
2 sales · Mean £ 167,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around AL10 0AY is above average at 98 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Birchwood Nursery School
Birchwood Avenue Primary School
Hatfield Community Free School
Countess Anne Church of England School
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School
Onslow St Audrey's School
Southfield School
St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Odeon Cinema Ltd0.9 km
- Sella Supermarket0.9 km
- Tasties0.8 km
- Boots Pharmacy0.3 km
- Aaroh Foods0.2 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hatfield Central Travelodge0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Affinity Water Staff Bistro1.0 km
- Bar Turan0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- The Real China0.9 km
- Turkish Kitchen0.9 km
- + 33 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Eli's0.9 km
- New East0.7 km
- Papa Johns0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Hatfield Kebab and Pizza House0.3 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Franks Pool Club0.2 km
- The White Hart0.4 km
- The Hopfields0.8 km
- The Airfield0.4 km
- Wetherspoon0.8 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Asda0.2 km
- Poundland0.2 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- The Co-operative Food0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hatfield0.9 km
- Welham Green3.5 km
- Welwyn Garden City4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Burfield Close0.1 km
- The Common0.2 km
- Burfield Close0.2 km
- Oak Tree Close0.3 km
- Oak Tree Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: AL100AY · Data under Open Government Licence