Postcode Analysis Welwyn Hatfield, East of England

THE RYDE, AL9 5DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE RYDE, AL9 5DL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

298

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 53,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: AL9 5DL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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10/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

AL9 5DL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £692k, 96% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £692k 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 5DL is a sought-after residential area on The Ryde, 0.3km from Mount Pleasant in Hatfield. Administratively it sits within Hatfield East ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in AL9, AL9 5DL offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 96% 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £692k. 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 5DL are sourced from Output Area E00121493 (shared with 6 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 5DL. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.1%
Asian / British Asian13.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed8.5%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 640,000

11 sales · Mean £ 664,545

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

AL9 5DL has low crime rates — 33 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.

Violence and sexual offences47
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson9
Vehicle crime5
Drugs5

school Local Schools

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The Ryde School

Good223 pupils0.1 km
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Countess Anne Church of England School

Outstanding210 pupils0.9 km
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Birchwood Nursery School

Outstanding173 pupils0.9 km
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Birchwood Avenue Primary School

Good214 pupils1.0 km
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Green Lanes Primary School

Good418 pupils1.4 km
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Onslow St Audrey's School

Requires Improvement824 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Birchwood Wines0.8 km
  • Hazel Wine Stores0.7 km
  • Ashvins0.8 km
  • B&M Retail Ltd0.7 km
  • Simmons (Bakers) Ltd0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Wrestlers0.3 km
  • Hatfield Social Club0.9 km
  • The Hopfields0.7 km
  • The Red Lion0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Coffee Zone0.4 km
  • Simply Fresh1.0 km
  • Harris and Hoole0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hatfield1.0 km
  • Welwyn Garden City3.2 km
  • Welwyn4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Pleasant Rise0.1 km
  • Lowlands0.2 km
  • Lowlands0.2 km
  • Pleasant Rise0.2 km
  • Fawn Court0.3 km