Postcode Analysis Welwyn Hatfield, East of England

WELLFIELD CLOSE, AL10 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLFIELD CLOSE, AL10 0BU.

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Population

245

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 47,200 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: AL10 0BU 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.

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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

AL10 0BU has a significant social housing presence — 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 49-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

AL10 0BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wellfield Close, 0.5km from Roe Green in Hatfield. Administratively it sits within Hatfield Central ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, AL10 0BU is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 101 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £188k. 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 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00121475 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL10 0BU. The average age is 49.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.1%
Asian / British Asian7.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 188,500

6 sales · Mean £ 187,958

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around AL10 0BU is above average at 101 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.

Violence and sexual offences250
Anti-social behaviour132
Shoplifting94
Public order52
Criminal damage and arson46

school Local Schools

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Birchwood Nursery School

Outstanding173 pupils0.3 km
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Birchwood Avenue Primary School

Good214 pupils0.4 km
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Hatfield Community Free School

Outstanding412 pupils0.6 km
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Countess Anne Church of England School

Outstanding210 pupils0.6 km
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Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School

Outstanding913 pupils0.8 km
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Onslow St Audrey's School

Requires Improvement824 pupils0.8 km
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Southfield School

Good83 pupils0.9 km
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St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School

Good467 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Euro Supermarket0.3 km
  • Haji Baba Ltd0.3 km
  • Poundstretcher0.3 km
  • Odeon Cinema Ltd1.0 km
  • Sella Supermarket0.9 km
  • + 24 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Airfield0.3 km
  • Wetherspoon0.9 km
  • Hatfield Social Club1.0 km
  • The Hopfields0.7 km
  • The Red Lion0.9 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Agogos0.4 km
  • Angel Hill Food Co0.7 km
  • McDonald's0.3 km
  • Merkur Slots0.3 km
  • Nandos1.0 km
  • + 32 more
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Hatfield Best Kebab0.3 km
  • Loon Che Chinese Take Away0.7 km
  • Peri Peri Original0.4 km
  • Eli's1.0 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Hatfield Central Travelodge0.8 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.7 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Asda0.3 km
  • Poundland0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hatfield0.9 km
  • Welham Green3.5 km
  • Welwyn Garden City4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Burfield Close0.0 km
  • Burfield Close0.2 km
  • The Common0.3 km
  • Oak Tree Close0.4 km
  • Jasmine Gardens0.4 km