Postcode Analysis Welwyn Hatfield, East of England

CHURCH STREET, AL9 5AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH STREET, AL9 5AR.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 53,500 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL9 5AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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1/10
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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

AL9 5AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

AL9 5AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Church Street, 0.5km from Old Hatfield in Hatfield. Administratively it sits within Brookmans Park and Little Heath ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.

For renters and young professionals, AL9 5AR offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £415k.

Census 2021 statistics for AL9 5AR are sourced from Output Area E00121483 (shared with 23 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 AL9 5AR. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.7%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 415,000

1 sales · Mean £ 415,000

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

AL9 5AR has low crime rates — 36 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 offences29
Anti-social behaviour14
Other theft9
Bicycle theft7
Vehicle crime7

school Local Schools

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Onslow St Audrey's School

Requires Improvement824 pupils0.5 km
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Countess Anne Church of England School

Outstanding210 pupils0.6 km
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Oak View Primary and Nursery School

Good435 pupils0.9 km
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St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School

Good467 pupils0.9 km
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Southfield School

Good83 pupils0.9 km
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Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School

Outstanding913 pupils1.0 km
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Hatfield Community Free School

Outstanding412 pupils1.2 km
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The Ryde School

Good223 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Poundstretcher0.9 km
  • Boots Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Hatfield Fresh Meat & Groceries0.9 km
  • Hazel Wine Stores0.8 km
  • Naturally Organic1.0 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Agogos1.0 km
  • Merkur Slots1.0 km
  • Bebo Cafe (Hatfield)0.9 km
  • SPARKS Community Cafe0.9 km
  • Amber Tea Room0.3 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Hatfield Best Kebab1.0 km
  • New Dynasty / Noodle King0.2 km
  • Pizza Go Go1.0 km
  • Point One African Restaurant0.9 km
  • Shamiana0.9 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Horse & Groom0.2 km
  • The White Hart0.9 km
  • Eight Bells0.2 km
  • Hatfield Social Club0.4 km
  • The Red Lion0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hatfield0.4 km
  • Welham Green2.7 km
  • Brookmans Park4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • St Etheldreda's Drive0.3 km
  • Hatfield Railway Station0.3 km
  • St Etheldreda's Drive0.3 km
  • Hatfield Railway Station0.3 km
  • Hatfield Railway Station0.3 km