AL10 0DQ is a safe, established residential area on Cotton Field, 0.1km from Birchwood in Hatfield. Administratively it sits within Hatfield East ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, AL10 0DQ is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k, up 7.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for AL10 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00121499 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COTTON FIELD, AL10 0DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTTON FIELD, AL10 0DQ.
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33
£ 53,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL10 0DQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
AL10 0DQ has a significant social housing presence — 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 7.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL10 0DQ. 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
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 290,000
10 sales · Mean £ 262,150
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL10 0DQ has low crime rates — 49 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.
school Local Schools
Countess Anne Church of England School
Birchwood Nursery School
Birchwood Avenue Primary School
The Ryde School
Onslow St Audrey's School
Hatfield Community Free School
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School
Southfield School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Boots Pharmacy0.6 km
- Aaroh Foods0.6 km
- Birchwood Wines0.5 km
- Hatfield Fresh Meat & Groceries0.6 km
- Hazel Wine Stores0.2 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Franks Pool Club0.6 km
- The Horse & Groom0.7 km
- The White Hart0.6 km
- The Wrestlers0.5 km
- The Airfield0.8 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Bebo Cafe (Hatfield)0.5 km
- SPARKS Community Cafe0.6 km
- Amber Tea Room0.7 km
- Birchwood Cafe0.7 km
- Breaks Manor Youth Centre0.7 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda0.6 km
- Poundland0.6 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- The Co-operative Food0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Hatfield Kebab and Pizza House0.9 km
- New Dynasty / Noodle King0.7 km
- Pizza Go Go0.6 km
- Point One African Restaurant0.5 km
- Shamiana0.5 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hatfield0.5 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 Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: AL100DQ · Data under Open Government Licence