AL10 0BA is an up-and-coming urban area on Stockbreach Close, 0.3km from Roe Green in Hatfield. Administratively it sits within Hatfield Central ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, AL10 0BA is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 81% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (140 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00121458 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STOCKBREACH CLOSE, AL10 0BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STOCKBREACH CLOSE, AL10 0BA.
254
42
£ 47,200 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL10 0BA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
AL10 0BA has a significant social housing presence — 81% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL10 0BA. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near AL10 0BA are high at 140 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
Hatfield Community Free School
Birchwood Nursery School
Birchwood Avenue Primary School
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School
Countess Anne Church of England School
St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School
Southfield School
Onslow St Audrey's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Bishops Rise Co-Op0.9 km
- Odeon Cinema Ltd0.8 km
- Sella Supermarket0.7 km
- Tasties0.8 km
- Boots Pharmacy0.4 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hatfield Central Travelodge0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Affinity Water Staff Bistro0.8 km
- Bar Turan0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- David Lloyd Hatfield0.9 km
- Hatfield Lawn Tennis and Bowls Club1.0 km
- + 34 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- EatLunch1.0 km
- Eli's0.8 km
- New East0.6 km
- Papa Johns0.7 km
- Subway0.8 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Franks Pool Club0.3 km
- The White Hart0.5 km
- The Cavendish Arms1.0 km
- The Hopfields0.9 km
- The Airfield0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Asda0.3 km
- Poundland0.3 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- The Co-operative Food0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hatfield1.0 km
- Welham Green3.5 km
- Welwyn Garden City4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Oak Tree Close0.2 km
- Oak Tree Close0.2 km
- The Common0.2 km
- Swim Centre0.2 km
- Burfield Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: AL100BA · Data under Open Government Licence