AL9 5BY is a safe, established residential area on Mount Pleasant Lane, 0.3km from Mount Pleasant in Hatfield. Administratively it sits within Brookmans Park and Little Heath ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.
Day-to-day life in AL9 5BY has the character of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Welwyn Hatfield. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k, up 15.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for AL9 5BY are sourced from Output Area E00190298 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOUNT PLEASANT LANE, AL9 5BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNT PLEASANT LANE, AL9 5BY.
288
31
£ 53,500 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL9 5BY 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
No single demographic signal dominates AL9 5BY — age 31, 54% ownership, 23% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £450k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 15.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL9 5BY. The average age is 30.7. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 435,000
7 sales · Mean £ 432,428
Detached
£ 450,000
1 sales · Mean £ 450,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL9 5BY has low crime rates — 25 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
The Ryde School
Birchwood Nursery School
Birchwood Avenue Primary School
Countess Anne Church of England School
Green Lanes Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Birchwood Wines0.9 km
- Hazel Wine Stores0.9 km
- Ashvins0.9 km
- B&M Retail Ltd0.6 km
- Simmons (Bakers) Ltd0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Wrestlers0.5 km
- The Hopfields0.8 km
- The Red Lion0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Coffee Zone0.4 km
- Harris and Hoole0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- The Co-operative Food0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hatfield1.3 km
- Welwyn Garden City3.0 km
- Welwyn3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Lowlands0.1 km
- Lowlands0.2 km
- Mount Pleasant Lane0.3 km
- Mount Pleasant Lane0.3 km
- Pleasant Rise0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: AL95BY · Data under Open Government Licence