AL10 0DW is an active urban area on Ely 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 0DW is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 130 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £415k.
Census 2021 statistics for AL10 0DW are sourced from Output Area E00121460 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELY CLOSE, AL10 0DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELY CLOSE, AL10 0DW.
529
34
£ 47,200 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL10 0DW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
AL10 0DW has a significant social housing presence — 47% 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 0DW. 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
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 385,000
6 sales · Mean £ 375,416
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around AL10 0DW is above average at 130 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 Avenue Primary School
Birchwood Nursery School
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School
Southfield School
St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School
Howe Dell Primary School
Onslow St Audrey's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Bishops Rise Co-Op0.8 km
- Odeon Cinema Ltd0.5 km
- Sella Supermarket0.5 km
- Tasties0.8 km
- Boots Pharmacy0.6 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Element Bar0.8 km
- Hatfield Central Travelodge0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Affinity Water Staff Bistro0.6 km
- Bar Turan0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- David Lloyd Hatfield0.7 km
- Hatfield Lawn Tennis and Bowls Club0.7 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- EatLunch0.7 km
- Eli's0.5 km
- New East0.3 km
- Papa Johns0.5 km
- Subway0.5 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Franks Pool Club0.5 km
- The White Hart0.7 km
- The Cavendish Arms0.8 km
- The Airfield0.5 km
- Wetherspoon0.5 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
- Asda0.5 km
- Poundland0.5 km
- Iceland0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hatfield1.3 km
- Welham Green3.5 km
- Welwyn Garden City4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Oak Tree Close0.1 km
- Oak Tree Close0.2 km
- Police Station0.2 km
- Swim Centre0.2 km
- Swim Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: AL100DW · Data under Open Government Licence