Postcode Analysis Welwyn Hatfield, East of England

PARK STREET, AL9 5AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK STREET, AL9 5AZ.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

45

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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 5AZ 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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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

AL9 5AZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £491k, 71% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

AL9 5AZ is a sought-after residential area on Park Street, 0.3km from Old Hatfield in Hatfield. Administratively it sits within Hatfield East ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.

For serious buyers, AL9 5AZ is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 71% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £491k. 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 5AZ are sourced from Output Area E00121500 (shared with 13 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 5AZ. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.7%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 491,500

2 sales · Mean £ 491,500

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

AL9 5AZ has low crime rates — 36 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.

Violence and sexual offences21
Anti-social behaviour13
Vehicle crime10
Other theft7
Drugs6

school Local Schools

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Countess Anne Church of England School

Outstanding210 pupils0.5 km
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Onslow St Audrey's School

Requires Improvement824 pupils0.6 km
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The Ryde School

Good223 pupils0.9 km
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Birchwood Nursery School

Outstanding173 pupils1.0 km
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St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School

Good467 pupils1.0 km
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Southfield School

Good83 pupils1.0 km
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Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School

Outstanding913 pupils1.1 km
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Oak View Primary and Nursery School

Good435 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Euro Supermarket1.0 km
  • Poundstretcher0.9 km
  • Boots Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Aaroh Foods1.0 km
  • Hatfield Fresh Meat & Groceries0.9 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Agogos0.9 km
  • Merkur Slots0.9 km
  • Bebo Cafe (Hatfield)0.9 km
  • SPARKS Community Cafe0.9 km
  • Amber Tea Room0.0 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Hatfield Best Kebab0.9 km
  • New Dynasty / Noodle King0.2 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.9 km
  • Point One African Restaurant0.9 km
  • Shamiana0.9 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Franks Pool Club1.0 km
  • The Horse & Groom0.1 km
  • The White Hart0.9 km
  • The Wrestlers0.9 km
  • Eight Bells0.1 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Poundland1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hatfield0.2 km
  • Welham Green3.0 km
  • Welwyn Garden City4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Hatfield Railway Station0.2 km
  • Hatfield Railway Station0.2 km
  • Hatfield Railway Station0.2 km
  • Hatfield Railway Station0.2 km
  • Hatfield Railway Station0.2 km