AL10 0DY is a mixed residential area on Malvern Close, 0.5km from Roe Green in Hatfield. Administratively it sits within Hatfield Central ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.
For renters and young professionals, AL10 0DY offers a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Welwyn Hatfield.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 104 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £385k.
Census 2021 statistics for AL10 0DY are sourced from Output Area E00121478 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MALVERN CLOSE, AL10 0DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALVERN CLOSE, AL10 0DY.
268
36
£ 47,200 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL10 0DY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
47% of AL10 0DY's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 36 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL10 0DY. The average age is 35.6. 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
1 sales · Mean £ 385,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around AL10 0DY is above average at 104 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 Avenue Primary School
Birchwood Nursery School
Hatfield Community Free School
Howe Dell Primary School
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School
Green Lanes Primary School
Southfield School
St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Bishops Rise Co-Op1.0 km
- Odeon Cinema Ltd0.6 km
- Sella Supermarket0.5 km
- Tasties0.6 km
- Boots Pharmacy0.6 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Element Bar0.9 km
- Hatfield Central Travelodge0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Affinity Water Staff Bistro0.6 km
- Bar Turan0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- David Lloyd Hatfield0.6 km
- Hatfield Lawn Tennis and Bowls Club0.9 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Ocado Operating Ltd0.9 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Asda0.6 km
- Poundland0.6 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- EatLunch0.8 km
- Eli's0.6 km
- New East0.4 km
- Papa Johns0.5 km
- Subway0.6 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Franks Pool Club0.6 km
- The White Hart0.7 km
- The Hopfields1.0 km
- The Airfield0.3 km
- Wetherspoon0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hatfield1.3 km
- Welham Green3.7 km
- Welwyn Garden City4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Oak Tree Close0.1 km
- Oak Tree Close0.1 km
- Police Station0.1 km
- Jasmine Gardens0.2 km
- Police Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: AL100DY · Data under Open Government Licence