AL10 0BS is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Birchwood in Hatfield. Administratively it sits within Hatfield East ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.
AL10 0BS is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation 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. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Welwyn Hatfield.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for AL10 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00121498 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AL10 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AL10 0BS.
553
37
£ 53,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
AL10 0BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 26% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL10 0BS. The average age is 37.2. 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 0BS is above average at 98 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 Nursery School
Birchwood Avenue Primary School
Countess Anne Church of England School
Hatfield Community Free School
Onslow St Audrey's School
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School
Southfield School
St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Euro Supermarket0.3 km
- Haji Baba Ltd0.3 km
- Poundstretcher0.3 km
- Tasties0.7 km
- Savers Health & Beauty0.3 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Airfield0.4 km
- Hatfield Social Club0.9 km
- The Hopfields0.7 km
- The Red Lion0.8 km
- Franks Pool Club0.3 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Agogos0.4 km
- Angel Hill Food Co0.8 km
- McDonald's0.3 km
- Merkur Slots0.3 km
- Pizza Hut0.5 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Hatfield Best Kebab0.2 km
- Loon Che Chinese Take Away0.7 km
- Peri Peri Original0.5 km
- New East0.9 km
- Masala Hut0.4 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hatfield Central Travelodge0.9 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.3 km
- The Co-operative Food0.6 km
- Asda0.3 km
- Poundland0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hatfield0.8 km
- Welham Green3.5 km
- Welwyn Garden City4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Burfield Close0.1 km
- Burfield Close0.2 km
- The Common0.3 km
- Memorial Hall0.4 km
- Birchwood Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: AL100BS · Data under Open Government Licence