Postcode Analysis Welwyn Hatfield, East of England

CROP COMMON, AL10 0DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROP COMMON, AL10 0DG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

342

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 53,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL10 0DG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

With 62% social renting, AL10 0DG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 14.8% year-on-year.

home £295,500 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

AL10 0DG is a safe, established residential area on Crop Common, 0.0km from Birchwood in Hatfield. Administratively it sits within Hatfield East ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, AL10 0DG is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £295k, up 14.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for AL10 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00121499 (shared with 4 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 0DG. The average age is 33.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.9%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean16.9%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 295,500

8 sales · Mean £ 280,250

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

AL10 0DG has low crime rates — 41 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 offences115
Anti-social behaviour57
Vehicle crime24
Public order19
Criminal damage and arson17

school Local Schools

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Countess Anne Church of England School

Outstanding210 pupils0.3 km
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Birchwood Nursery School

Outstanding173 pupils0.3 km
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Birchwood Avenue Primary School

Good214 pupils0.5 km
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Onslow St Audrey's School

Requires Improvement824 pupils0.8 km
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The Ryde School

Good223 pupils0.8 km
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Hatfield Community Free School

Outstanding412 pupils0.9 km
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Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School

Outstanding913 pupils1.0 km
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Southfield School

Good83 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Tasties1.0 km
  • Boots Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Aaroh Foods0.5 km
  • Birchwood Wines0.4 km
  • Hatfield Fresh Meat & Groceries0.6 km
  • + 17 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Franks Pool Club0.5 km
  • The Horse & Groom0.7 km
  • The White Hart0.5 km
  • The Wrestlers0.5 km
  • The Airfield0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Bebo Cafe (Hatfield)0.5 km
  • SPARKS Community Cafe0.6 km
  • Amber Tea Room0.7 km
  • Birchwood Cafe0.6 km
  • Breaks Manor Youth Centre0.7 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda0.6 km
  • Poundland0.6 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Hatfield Kebab and Pizza House0.8 km
  • New Dynasty / Noodle King0.7 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.6 km
  • Point One African Restaurant0.5 km
  • Shamiana0.5 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hatfield0.6 km
  • Welham Green3.5 km
  • Welwyn Garden City4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Clarke's Road0.1 km
  • Clarke's Road0.1 km
  • Police Station0.2 km
  • Police Station0.2 km
  • Cecil Crescent0.3 km