AL10 0AQ is a mixed residential area on Northfield, 0.5km from The Ryde in Hatfield. Administratively it sits within Hatfield Central ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, AL10 0AQ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for AL10 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00121504 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTHFIELD, AL10 0AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHFIELD, AL10 0AQ.
265
37
£ 47,300 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL10 0AQ 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.
Area Character
With 61% social renting, AL10 0AQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL10 0AQ. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around AL10 0AQ is moderate at 89 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
Birchwood Avenue Primary School
Birchwood Nursery School
Green Lanes Primary School
The Ryde School
Countess Anne Church of England School
Onslow St Audrey's School
Hatfield Community Free School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Airfield0.8 km
- The Hopfields0.2 km
- The Wrestlers0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Loon Che Chinese Take Away0.6 km
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Ashvins0.3 km
- B&M Retail Ltd0.4 km
- Simmons (Bakers) Ltd0.3 km
- Simmons (Bakers) Ltd0.9 km
- Tasties0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Harris and Hoole0.5 km
- Birchwood Cafe0.6 km
- Coffee Zone0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- The Co-operative Food0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hatfield1.3 km
- Welwyn Garden City3.4 km
- Welwyn4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Hopfields PH0.2 km
- Hopfields PH0.3 km
- Church of St Michael0.3 km
- Hillfield0.4 km
- Birchwood Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: AL100AQ · Data under Open Government Licence