AL9 5AJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Close, 0.5km from Old Hatfield in Hatfield. Administratively it sits within Brookmans Park and Little Heath ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.
For renters and young professionals, AL9 5AJ offers 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 rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for AL9 5AJ are sourced from Output Area E00121483 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE CLOSE, AL9 5AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CLOSE, AL9 5AJ.
267
48
£ 53,500 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL9 5AJ 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.
Area Character
AL9 5AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 48% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL9 5AJ. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL9 5AJ has low crime rates — 35 incidents 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
Countess Anne Church of England School
Onslow St Audrey's School
The Ryde School
St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School
Southfield School
Oak View Primary and Nursery School
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School
Birchwood Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Poundstretcher1.0 km
- Hatfield Fresh Meat & Groceries1.0 km
- Hazel Wine Stores0.7 km
- Naturally Organic1.0 km
- Pak Halal Butchers1.0 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Horse & Groom0.2 km
- The White Hart0.9 km
- Eight Bells0.1 km
- Hatfield Social Club0.3 km
- The Red Lion0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Bebo Cafe (Hatfield)1.0 km
- SPARKS Community Cafe1.0 km
- Amber Tea Room0.2 km
- Breaks Manor Youth Centre0.8 km
- Cake Hut1.0 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- New Dynasty / Noodle King0.2 km
- Point One African Restaurant1.0 km
- Shamiana1.0 km
- TGF Pizza0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hatfield0.3 km
- Welham Green2.9 km
- Welwyn Garden City4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Hatfield Railway Station0.3 km
- Hatfield Railway Station0.3 km
- Hatfield Railway Station0.3 km
- Hatfield Railway Station0.3 km
- Hatfield Railway Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: AL95AJ · Data under Open Government Licence