Postcode Analysis Welwyn Hatfield, East of England

AL9 5BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AL9 5BL.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

45

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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 5BL 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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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, AL9 5BL combines high owner-occupation (71%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

AL9 5BL is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Old Hatfield in Hatfield. Administratively it sits within Hatfield East ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.

For serious buyers, AL9 5BL is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. 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. 71% 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 39 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 5BL are sourced from Output Area E00121500 (shared with 13 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 5BL. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.7%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

AL9 5BL has low crime rates — 39 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.

Violence and sexual offences47
Vehicle crime22
Anti-social behaviour20
Other theft13
Burglary10

school Local Schools

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Countess Anne Church of England School

Outstanding210 pupils0.3 km
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The Ryde School

Good223 pupils0.7 km
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Onslow St Audrey's School

Requires Improvement824 pupils0.7 km
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Birchwood Nursery School

Outstanding173 pupils0.8 km
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Birchwood Avenue Primary School

Good214 pupils1.0 km
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Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School

Outstanding913 pupils1.1 km
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St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School

Good467 pupils1.1 km
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Southfield School

Good83 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Old Palace Restaurant0.5 km
  • Agogos0.9 km
  • McDonald's0.9 km
  • Merkur Slots0.9 km
  • Bengal Spices0.9 km
  • + 15 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Euro Supermarket0.9 km
  • Haji Baba Ltd0.9 km
  • Poundstretcher0.8 km
  • Savers Health & Beauty0.7 km
  • Ashvins0.9 km
  • + 12 more
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Hatfield Best Kebab0.8 km
  • Masala Hut0.9 km
  • TGF Pizza0.7 km
  • New Dynasty / Noodle King0.3 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Eight Bells0.3 km
  • Hatfield Social Club0.1 km
  • The Hopfields1.0 km
  • The Red Lion0.1 km
  • Franks Pool Club0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.9 km
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Poundland0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hatfield0.3 km
  • Welham Green3.3 km
  • Welwyn Garden City4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Hatfield Railway Station0.2 km
  • Hatfield (Herts) Rail Station0.2 km
  • Hatfield Railway Station0.2 km
  • Hatfield (Herts) Rail Station0.2 km
  • Hatfield Railway Stn Entrance0.2 km