Postcode Analysis Welwyn Hatfield, East of England

GREAT NORTH ROAD, AL9 5DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT NORTH ROAD, AL9 5DF.

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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 5DF 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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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. AL9 5DF's low deprivation rank, 72% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

AL9 5DF is a sought-after residential area on Great North Road, 0.5km from Birchwood in Hatfield. Administratively it sits within Hatfield East ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.

For serious buyers, AL9 5DF is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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. 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 5DF 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 5DF. 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.

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

AL9 5DF 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 offences88
Anti-social behaviour35
Vehicle crime18
Criminal damage and arson12
Other theft9

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 pupils0.5 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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Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School

Outstanding913 pupils1.4 km
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Hatfield Community Free School

Outstanding412 pupils1.4 km
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St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School

Good467 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Euro Supermarket1.0 km
  • Poundstretcher0.9 km
  • Aaroh Foods1.0 km
  • Birchwood Wines0.7 km
  • Hazel Wine Stores0.3 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Hatfield Best Kebab0.9 km
  • New Dynasty / Noodle King0.8 km
  • Point One African Restaurant1.0 km
  • Shamiana1.0 km
  • TGF Pizza0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Horse & Groom0.7 km
  • The White Hart1.0 km
  • The Wrestlers0.2 km
  • Eight Bells0.8 km
  • Hatfield Social Club0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Bebo Cafe (Hatfield)1.0 km
  • Amber Tea Room0.7 km
  • Cake Hut1.0 km
  • Coffee Zone0.6 km
  • Simply Fresh0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hatfield0.7 km
  • Welwyn Garden City3.6 km
  • Welham Green3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Fawn Court0.1 km
  • Fawn Court0.2 km
  • The Ryde0.2 km
  • Cecil Crescent0.3 km
  • Cecil Crescent0.3 km