AL9 5ED is a sought-after residential area on Burleigh Mead, 0.4km from Old Hatfield in Hatfield. Administratively it sits within Hatfield East ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.
For serious buyers, AL9 5ED 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £580k. 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 5ED are sourced from Output Area E00121495 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BURLEIGH MEAD, AL9 5ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURLEIGH MEAD, AL9 5ED.
253
43
£ 53,500 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL9 5ED 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. AL9 5ED's low deprivation rank, 72% ownership, and £580k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £580k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL9 5ED. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 620,000
1 sales · Mean £ 620,000
Detached
£ 540,000
1 sales · Mean £ 540,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL9 5ED has low crime rates — 32 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
The Ryde School
Countess Anne Church of England School
Birchwood Nursery School
Birchwood Avenue Primary School
Onslow St Audrey's School
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School
St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School
Southfield School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Poundstretcher0.9 km
- Birchwood Wines0.8 km
- Hazel Wine Stores0.3 km
- Naturally Organic0.9 km
- Pak Halal Butchers1.0 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Hatfield Best Kebab0.9 km
- New Dynasty / Noodle King0.7 km
- Point One African Restaurant1.0 km
- Shamiana1.0 km
- TGF Pizza0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Horse & Groom0.6 km
- The White Hart1.0 km
- The Wrestlers0.4 km
- Eight Bells0.6 km
- Hatfield Social Club0.4 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Bebo Cafe (Hatfield)1.0 km
- Amber Tea Room0.6 km
- Breaks Manor Youth Centre1.0 km
- Cake Hut1.0 km
- Coffee Zone0.7 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- The Co-operative Food0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hatfield0.6 km
- Welham Green3.6 km
- Welwyn Garden City3.7 km
Bus Stops
- The Ryde0.1 km
- Fawn Court0.1 km
- The Ryde0.2 km
- Fawn Court0.2 km
- Cecil Crescent0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: AL95ED · Data under Open Government Licence