Postcode Analysis Welwyn Hatfield, East of England

SALISBURY SQUARE, AL9 5AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SALISBURY SQUARE, AL9 5AF.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 53,500 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL9 5AF 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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3/10
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1/10
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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates AL9 5AF — age 48, 48% ownership, 50% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

AL9 5AF is a mixed residential area on Salisbury Square, 0.3km from Old Hatfield in Hatfield. Administratively it sits within Brookmans Park and Little Heath ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for AL9 5AF are sourced from Output Area E00121483 (shared with 23 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 5AF. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.7%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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Crime around AL9 5AF is moderate at 55 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 offences70
Anti-social behaviour23
Vehicle crime16
Other theft15
Criminal damage and arson14

school Local Schools

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Countess Anne Church of England School

Outstanding210 pupils0.4 km
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Onslow St Audrey's School

Requires Improvement824 pupils0.5 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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Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School

Outstanding913 pupils0.9 km
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Oak View Primary and Nursery School

Good435 pupils0.9 km
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Birchwood Nursery School

Outstanding173 pupils1.0 km
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The Ryde School

Good223 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Old Palace Restaurant0.3 km
  • Agogos0.8 km
  • McDonald's0.9 km
  • Merkur Slots0.8 km
  • Bengal Spices0.8 km
  • + 14 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Euro Supermarket0.8 km
  • Haji Baba Ltd0.9 km
  • Poundstretcher0.7 km
  • Savers Health & Beauty0.6 km
  • Maja Polish Shop0.8 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Hatfield Best Kebab0.8 km
  • Masala Hut0.8 km
  • TGF Pizza0.7 km
  • New Dynasty / Noodle King0.0 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Eight Bells0.1 km
  • Hatfield Social Club0.2 km
  • The Red Lion0.4 km
  • Franks Pool Club0.8 km
  • The Horse & Groom0.1 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Poundland0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hatfield0.1 km
  • Welham Green3.0 km
  • Welwyn Garden City4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Hatfield Railway Station0.1 km
  • Hatfield Railway Station0.1 km
  • Hatfield Railway Station0.1 km
  • Hatfield Railway Station0.1 km
  • Hatfield Railway Station0.1 km