Postcode Analysis Welwyn Hatfield, East of England

NORTHFIELD, AL10 0AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHFIELD, AL10 0AH.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL10 0AH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

AL10 0AH has a significant social housing presence — 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

AL10 0AH is a mixed residential area on Northfield, 0.4km from The Ryde in Hatfield. Administratively it sits within Hatfield Central ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, AL10 0AH is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £236k.

Census 2021 statistics for AL10 0AH are sourced from Output Area E00121504 (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 AL10 0AH. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.3%
Asian / British Asian6.8%
Black / African / Caribbean6.0%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 236,146

4 sales · Mean £ 224,323

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

Crime around AL10 0AH is above average at 91 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 offences128
Anti-social behaviour34
Shoplifting32
Criminal damage and arson22
Public order19

school Local Schools

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Birchwood Avenue Primary School

Good214 pupils0.6 km
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Birchwood Nursery School

Outstanding173 pupils0.6 km
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Green Lanes Primary School

Good418 pupils0.7 km
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The Ryde School

Good223 pupils0.8 km
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Countess Anne Church of England School

Outstanding210 pupils1.0 km
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Onslow St Audrey's School

Requires Improvement824 pupils1.5 km
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Hatfield Community Free School

Outstanding412 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Airfield0.9 km
  • The Hopfields0.2 km
  • The Red Lion1.0 km
  • The Wrestlers0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Loon Che Chinese Take Away0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Ashvins0.4 km
  • B&M Retail Ltd0.3 km
  • Simmons (Bakers) Ltd0.4 km
  • Simmons (Bakers) Ltd0.8 km
  • Tasties0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Harris and Hoole0.4 km
  • Birchwood Cafe0.7 km
  • Coffee Zone0.2 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hatfield1.3 km
  • Welwyn Garden City3.3 km
  • Welwyn4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Hillfield0.3 km
  • Hopfields PH0.3 km
  • Hopfields PH0.3 km
  • Hillfield0.3 km
  • Church of St Michael0.4 km