AL9 5AP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 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 5AP offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for AL9 5AP are sourced from Output Area E00121483 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AL9 5AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AL9 5AP.
267
48
£ 53,500 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL9 5AP 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 5AP 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 5AP. 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 5AP has low crime rates — 41 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
Onslow St Audrey's School
Countess Anne Church of England School
Southfield School
St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School
Oak View Primary and Nursery School
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School
Hatfield Community Free School
Birchwood Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Euro Supermarket1.0 km
- Poundstretcher0.9 km
- Boots Pharmacy1.0 km
- Aaroh Foods1.0 km
- Hatfield Fresh Meat & Groceries0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Agogos0.9 km
- Merkur Slots1.0 km
- Bebo Cafe (Hatfield)0.9 km
- SPARKS Community Cafe0.9 km
- Amber Tea Room0.2 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Hatfield Best Kebab1.0 km
- New Dynasty / Noodle King0.2 km
- Pizza Go Go0.9 km
- Point One African Restaurant0.9 km
- Shamiana0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Horse & Groom0.2 km
- The White Hart0.9 km
- Eight Bells0.2 km
- Hatfield Social Club0.4 km
- The Red Lion0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hatfield0.3 km
- Welham Green2.8 km
- Welwyn Garden City4.5 km
Bus Stops
- St Etheldreda's Drive0.3 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: AL95AP · Data under Open Government Licence