AL9 5AX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Park Street, 0.3km 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 5AX offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £373k.
Census 2021 statistics for AL9 5AX are sourced from Output Area E00121483 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARK STREET, AL9 5AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK STREET, AL9 5AX.
267
48
£ 53,500 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL9 5AX 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. AL9 5AX spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL9 5AX. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 361,500
2 sales · Mean £ 361,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL9 5AX has low crime rates — 47 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
Onslow St Audrey's School
Southfield School
St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School
Oak View Primary and Nursery School
The Ryde School
Birchwood Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Euro Supermarket0.9 km
- Haji Baba Ltd1.0 km
- Poundstretcher0.8 km
- Boots Pharmacy0.9 km
- Aaroh Foods0.9 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Agogos0.9 km
- McDonald's1.0 km
- Merkur Slots0.9 km
- Bebo Cafe (Hatfield)0.8 km
- SPARKS Community Cafe0.8 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Hatfield Best Kebab0.9 km
- New Dynasty / Noodle King0.1 km
- Pizza Go Go0.9 km
- Point One African Restaurant0.8 km
- Shamiana0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Franks Pool Club0.9 km
- The Horse & Groom0.0 km
- The White Hart0.8 km
- The Wrestlers1.0 km
- Eight Bells0.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda1.0 km
- Poundland1.0 km
- Iceland1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hatfield0.2 km
- Welham Green2.9 km
- Welwyn Garden City4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Hatfield Railway Station0.2 km
- Hatfield Railway Station0.2 km
- Hatfield Railway Station0.2 km
- Hatfield Railway Station0.2 km
- Hatfield Railway Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: AL95AX · Data under Open Government Licence