Postcode Analysis Welwyn Hatfield, East of England

NORTH DRIVE, AL9 5EG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH DRIVE, AL9 5EG.

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Population

337

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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10/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in AL9 5EG — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 4.4% year-on-year.

home £238,750 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

AL9 5EG is a safe, established residential area on North Drive, 0.4km from Old Hatfield in Hatfield. Administratively it sits within Hatfield Central ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, AL9 5EG is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £238k, up 4.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for AL9 5EG are sourced from Output Area E00121515 (shared with 9 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 5EG. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.3%
Asian / British Asian8.3%
Black / African / Caribbean8.0%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 239,750

12 sales · Mean £ 242,375

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

AL9 5EG 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 offences90
Anti-social behaviour34
Vehicle crime20
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order11

school Local Schools

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Countess Anne Church of England School

Outstanding210 pupils0.4 km
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The Ryde School

Good223 pupils0.5 km
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Birchwood Nursery School

Outstanding173 pupils0.6 km
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Birchwood Avenue Primary School

Good214 pupils0.8 km
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Onslow St Audrey's School

Requires Improvement824 pupils0.9 km
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Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School

Outstanding913 pupils1.3 km
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Hatfield Community Free School

Outstanding412 pupils1.3 km
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St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School

Good467 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Euro Supermarket0.9 km
  • Haji Baba Ltd0.9 km
  • Poundstretcher0.8 km
  • Boots Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Aaroh Foods0.9 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Agogos0.9 km
  • McDonald's0.9 km
  • Merkur Slots0.9 km
  • Bebo Cafe (Hatfield)0.8 km
  • SPARKS Community Cafe0.9 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Hatfield Best Kebab0.8 km
  • New Dynasty / Noodle King0.7 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.9 km
  • Point One African Restaurant0.9 km
  • Shamiana0.9 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Franks Pool Club0.9 km
  • The Horse & Groom0.6 km
  • The White Hart0.9 km
  • The Wrestlers0.3 km
  • Eight Bells0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Poundland0.9 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hatfield0.5 km
  • Welham Green3.6 km
  • Welwyn Garden City3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Cecil Crescent0.2 km
  • The Ryde0.2 km
  • Cecil Crescent0.2 km
  • Fawn Court0.2 km
  • Clarke's Road0.3 km