AL9 5BD is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km from Old Hatfield in Hatfield. Administratively it sits within Hatfield East ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in AL9, AL9 5BD offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for AL9 5BD are sourced from Output Area E00121496 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AL9 5BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AL9 5BD.
309
45
£ 53,500 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL9 5BD 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
AL9 5BD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 74% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL9 5BD. The average age is 44.6. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL9 5BD has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. 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
The Ryde School
Birchwood Nursery School
St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School
Southfield School
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School
Birchwood Avenue Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Euro Supermarket1.0 km
- Poundstretcher0.9 km
- Boots Pharmacy1.0 km
- Aaroh Foods1.0 km
- Hatfield Fresh Meat & Groceries0.9 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Agogos1.0 km
- Merkur Slots1.0 km
- Bebo Cafe (Hatfield)0.9 km
- SPARKS Community Cafe0.9 km
- Amber Tea Room0.1 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Hatfield Best Kebab0.9 km
- New Dynasty / Noodle King0.3 km
- Pizza Go Go1.0 km
- Point One African Restaurant0.9 km
- Shamiana0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Horse & Groom0.2 km
- The White Hart0.9 km
- The Wrestlers0.8 km
- Eight Bells0.2 km
- Hatfield Social Club0.1 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hatfield0.3 km
- Welham Green3.1 km
- Welwyn Garden City4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Hatfield Railway Station0.2 km
- Hatfield Railway Station0.2 km
- Hatfield Railway Station0.2 km
- Hatfield Railway Station0.2 km
- Hatfield (Herts) Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: AL95BD · Data under Open Government Licence