Postcode Analysis Welwyn Hatfield, East of England

SUNNYFIELD, AL9 5DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUNNYFIELD, AL9 5DX.

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Population

284

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 53,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL9 5DX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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

AL9 5DX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £700k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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AL9 5DX is a sought-after residential area on Sunnyfield, 0.2km from Mount Pleasant in Hatfield. Administratively it sits within Hatfield East ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in AL9, AL9 5DX offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Welwyn Hatfield.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £700k. 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 5DX are sourced from Output Area E00121494 (shared with 14 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 5DX. The average age is 51.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.3%
Asian / British Asian24.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 665,500

4 sales · Mean £ 624,325

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

AL9 5DX has low crime rates — 15 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 offences14
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime3
Other crime2
Public order2

school Local Schools

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The Ryde School

Good223 pupils0.2 km
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Countess Anne Church of England School

Outstanding210 pupils1.0 km
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Birchwood Nursery School

Outstanding173 pupils1.2 km
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Birchwood Avenue Primary School

Good214 pupils1.2 km
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Onslow St Audrey's School

Requires Improvement824 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Hazel Wine Stores0.8 km
  • B&M Retail Ltd1.0 km
  • Simmons (Bakers) Ltd0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Wrestlers0.5 km
  • Hatfield Social Club0.9 km
  • The Red Lion0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Coffee Zone0.7 km
  • Harris and Hoole0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hatfield1.1 km
  • Welwyn Garden City3.2 km
  • Welwyn4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Pleasant Rise0.1 km
  • Lodge Drive0.2 km
  • Lodge Drive0.2 km
  • Pleasant Rise0.2 km
  • Lowlands0.2 km