AL9 5AS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Church Street, 0.4km 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 rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for AL9 5AS are sourced from Output Area E00121483 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH STREET, AL9 5AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH STREET, AL9 5AS.
267
48
£ 53,500 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL9 5AS 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
No single demographic signal dominates AL9 5AS — age 48, 48% ownership, 50% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL9 5AS. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL9 5AS has low crime rates — 43 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
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Old Palace Restaurant0.2 km
- Agogos0.9 km
- McDonald's1.0 km
- Merkur Slots0.9 km
- Bengal Spices0.9 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Euro Supermarket0.9 km
- Haji Baba Ltd1.0 km
- Poundstretcher0.8 km
- Savers Health & Beauty0.8 km
- Maja Polish Shop0.9 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Hatfield Best Kebab0.9 km
- Masala Hut0.9 km
- TGF Pizza0.8 km
- New Dynasty / Noodle King0.1 km
- Pizza Go Go0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Eight Bells0.1 km
- Hatfield Social Club0.3 km
- The Red Lion0.6 km
- Franks Pool Club0.9 km
- The Horse & Groom0.2 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland1.0 km
- Asda1.0 km
- Poundland1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hatfield0.3 km
- Welham Green2.8 km
- Welwyn Garden City4.4 km
Bus Stops
- St Etheldreda's Drive0.2 km
- Hatfield Railway Station0.2 km
- Hatfield Railway Station0.2 km
- Hatfield Railway Station0.2 km
- Hatfield Railway Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: AL95AS · Data under Open Government Licence