Postcode Analysis Welwyn Hatfield, East of England

AL9 5AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AL9 5AB.

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Population

448

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 53,500 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL9 5AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

AL9 5AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 40% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

AL9 5AB is a sought-after residential area located 0.1km from Old Hatfield in Hatfield. Administratively it sits within Hatfield East ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.

For renters and young professionals, AL9 5AB offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for AL9 5AB are sourced from Output Area E00121486 (shared with 37 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 AL9 5AB. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.0%
Asian / British Asian7.8%
Black / African / Caribbean6.7%
Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 54%
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.

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

Crime around AL9 5AB is moderate at 53 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 offences86
Anti-social behaviour27
Vehicle crime24
Other theft20
Criminal damage and arson16

school Local Schools

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Countess Anne Church of England School

Outstanding210 pupils0.3 km
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Onslow St Audrey's School

Requires Improvement824 pupils0.5 km
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Birchwood Nursery School

Outstanding173 pupils0.9 km
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The Ryde School

Good223 pupils0.9 km
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Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School

Outstanding913 pupils0.9 km
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St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School

Good467 pupils0.9 km
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Southfield School

Good83 pupils0.9 km
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Birchwood Avenue Primary School

Good214 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Old Palace Restaurant0.4 km
  • Agogos0.8 km
  • McDonald's0.8 km
  • Merkur Slots0.8 km
  • Bengal Spices0.8 km
  • + 14 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Euro Supermarket0.8 km
  • Haji Baba Ltd0.8 km
  • Poundstretcher0.7 km
  • Savers Health & Beauty0.6 km
  • Ashvins1.0 km
  • + 12 more
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Hatfield Best Kebab0.7 km
  • Masala Hut0.8 km
  • TGF Pizza0.6 km
  • New Dynasty / Noodle King0.2 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Eight Bells0.2 km
  • Hatfield Social Club0.1 km
  • The Red Lion0.3 km
  • Franks Pool Club0.8 km
  • The Horse & Groom0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Poundland0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hatfield0.1 km
  • Welham Green3.1 km
  • Welwyn Garden City4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Hatfield (Herts) Rail Station0.0 km
  • Hatfield Railway Stn Entrance0.0 km
  • Hatfield (Herts) Rail Station0.0 km
  • Hatfield Railway Station0.0 km
  • Hatfield Railway Station0.0 km