AL9 5BW is a sought-after residential area on Great North Road, 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 5BW offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £361k. 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 5BW are sourced from Output Area E00121496 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREAT NORTH ROAD, AL9 5BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT NORTH ROAD, AL9 5BW.
309
45
£ 53,500 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL9 5BW 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. AL9 5BW's low deprivation rank, 74% ownership, and £361k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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 5BW. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 432,500
5 sales · Mean £ 440,500
Flat
£ 302,500
6 sales · Mean £ 298,083
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL9 5BW has low crime rates — 41 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
The Ryde School
Birchwood Nursery School
Onslow St Audrey's School
Birchwood Avenue Primary School
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School
St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School
Southfield School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Euro Supermarket0.9 km
- Haji Baba Ltd1.0 km
- Poundstretcher0.8 km
- Boots Pharmacy0.9 km
- Aaroh Foods0.9 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Agogos1.0 km
- McDonald's1.0 km
- Merkur Slots0.9 km
- Bebo Cafe (Hatfield)0.9 km
- SPARKS Community Cafe0.9 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Hatfield Best Kebab0.8 km
- New Dynasty / Noodle King0.5 km
- Pizza Go Go0.9 km
- Point One African Restaurant0.9 km
- Shamiana0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Franks Pool Club0.9 km
- The Horse & Groom0.5 km
- The White Hart0.9 km
- The Wrestlers0.5 km
- Eight Bells0.5 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda1.0 km
- Poundland1.0 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- The Co-operative Food0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hatfield0.4 km
- Welham Green3.5 km
- Welwyn Garden City3.8 km
Bus Stops
- The Ryde0.1 km
- Cecil Crescent0.2 km
- Cecil Crescent0.2 km
- Fawn Court0.2 km
- The Ryde0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: AL95BW · Data under Open Government Licence