Postcode Analysis Welwyn Hatfield, East of England

BULL STAG GREEN, AL9 5DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BULL STAG GREEN, AL9 5DE.

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Population

253

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 53,500 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL9 5DE 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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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

AL9 5DE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £387k, 72% 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. Property prices are trending down 11.4% year-on-year.

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

AL9 5DE is a sought-after residential area on Bull Stag Green, 0.4km from The Ryde in Hatfield. Administratively it sits within Hatfield East ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.

For serious buyers, AL9 5DE is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a science and business parks zone — science and business parks with high status workers. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 72% 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £387k, down 11.4% year-on-year. 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 5DE are sourced from Output Area E00121495 (shared with 8 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 5DE. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.6%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean12.4%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 387,500

16 sales · Mean £ 369,406

Semi-Detached

£ 310,000

1 sales · Mean £ 310,000

Detached

£ 565,000

1 sales · Mean £ 565,000

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

AL9 5DE has low crime rates — 37 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 offences86
Anti-social behaviour33
Vehicle crime13
Criminal damage and arson12
Burglary10

school Local Schools

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The Ryde School

Good223 pupils0.3 km
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Countess Anne Church of England School

Outstanding210 pupils0.6 km
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Birchwood Nursery School

Outstanding173 pupils0.7 km
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Birchwood Avenue Primary School

Good214 pupils0.8 km
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Onslow St Audrey's School

Requires Improvement824 pupils1.1 km
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Green Lanes Primary School

Good418 pupils1.4 km
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Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School

Outstanding913 pupils1.5 km
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Hatfield Community Free School

Outstanding412 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Poundstretcher1.0 km
  • Birchwood Wines0.7 km
  • Hazel Wine Stores0.4 km
  • Naturally Organic1.0 km
  • Savers Health & Beauty0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Hatfield Best Kebab1.0 km
  • New Dynasty / Noodle King0.8 km
  • TGF Pizza1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Horse & Groom0.8 km
  • The Wrestlers0.2 km
  • Eight Bells0.8 km
  • Hatfield Social Club0.6 km
  • The Hopfields0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Amber Tea Room0.8 km
  • Coffee Zone0.5 km
  • Simply Fresh0.7 km
  • Old Palace Restaurant1.0 km
  • Harris and Hoole0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hatfield0.7 km
  • Welwyn Garden City3.5 km
  • Welham Green3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Fawn Court0.1 km
  • Fawn Court0.1 km
  • Pleasant Rise0.3 km
  • The Ryde0.3 km
  • The Ryde0.3 km