Postcode Analysis Welwyn Hatfield, East of England

LEMSFORD ROAD, AL10 0DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEMSFORD ROAD, AL10 0DL.

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Population

529

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 47,200 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL10 0DL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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1/10
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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 47% of tenure in AL10 0DL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 2.6% year-on-year.

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

AL10 0DL is an active urban area on Lemsford Road, 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 0DL is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are high (149 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, down 2.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for AL10 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00121460 (shared with 18 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 0DL. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.7%
Asian / British Asian7.9%
Black / African / Caribbean12.6%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 282,500

4 sales · Mean £ 279,500

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

Crime rates near AL10 0DL are high at 149 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 offences284
Anti-social behaviour145
Shoplifting102
Public order76
Criminal damage and arson63

school Local Schools

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Hatfield Community Free School

Outstanding412 pupils0.6 km
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Birchwood Avenue Primary School

Good214 pupils0.7 km
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Birchwood Nursery School

Outstanding173 pupils0.7 km
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Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School

Outstanding913 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
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Howe Dell Primary School

Outstanding446 pupils0.9 km
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Countess Anne Church of England School

Outstanding210 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Bishops Rise Co-Op0.8 km
  • Odeon Cinema Ltd0.6 km
  • Sella Supermarket0.5 km
  • Tasties0.8 km
  • Boots Pharmacy0.5 km
  • + 25 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Element Bar0.9 km
  • Hatfield Central Travelodge0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Affinity Water Staff Bistro0.7 km
  • Bar Turan0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • David Lloyd Hatfield0.7 km
  • Hatfield Lawn Tennis and Bowls Club0.8 km
  • + 35 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • EatLunch0.8 km
  • Eli's0.6 km
  • New East0.4 km
  • Papa Johns0.5 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Franks Pool Club0.5 km
  • The White Hart0.6 km
  • The Cavendish Arms0.9 km
  • The Airfield0.4 km
  • Wetherspoon0.5 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Asda0.4 km
  • Poundland0.5 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • The Co-operative Food1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hatfield1.2 km
  • Welham Green3.5 km
  • Welwyn Garden City4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Oak Tree Close0.0 km
  • Oak Tree Close0.1 km
  • Swim Centre0.2 km
  • Swim Centre0.2 km
  • Police Station0.3 km