AL9 5DR is a sought-after residential area on Pleasant Rise, 0.2km from Mount Pleasant in Hatfield. Administratively it sits within Hatfield East ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.
For serious buyers, AL9 5DR is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Welwyn Hatfield.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £662k. 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 5DR are sourced from Output Area E00121494 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PLEASANT RISE, AL9 5DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLEASANT RISE, AL9 5DR.
284
51
£ 53,500 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL9 5DR 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.
Area Character
AL9 5DR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £662k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL9 5DR. The average age is 51.4. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 536,000
2 sales · Mean £ 536,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL9 5DR has low crime rates — 32 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
Countess Anne Church of England School
Birchwood Nursery School
Birchwood Avenue Primary School
Onslow St Audrey's School
Green Lanes Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Birchwood Wines0.9 km
- Hazel Wine Stores0.6 km
- Ashvins0.9 km
- B&M Retail Ltd0.8 km
- Simmons (Bakers) Ltd0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Horse & Groom1.0 km
- The Wrestlers0.3 km
- Hatfield Social Club0.8 km
- The Hopfields0.8 km
- The Red Lion0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Amber Tea Room1.0 km
- Coffee Zone0.5 km
- Simply Fresh0.9 km
- Harris and Hoole0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- The Co-operative Food0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hatfield1.0 km
- Welwyn Garden City3.3 km
- Welham Green4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Pleasant Rise0.0 km
- Pleasant Rise0.2 km
- Fawn Court0.2 km
- Lowlands0.2 km
- Lowlands0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: AL95DR · Data under Open Government Licence