The Common is in Hatfield and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL10 0AR is located in the Hatfield Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Welwyn Hatfield. This postcode has been in use since 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Common, Hatfield, AL10 0AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL10 0BE, AL10 0AU, AL10 0JJ, AL10 0NA, AL10 0JW, AL10 0JL, AL10 0JP, AL10 0FD, AL10 0LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding AL10 0AR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 48.3% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 50.5% | 51.7% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around AL10 0AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.4% | 51.9% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.7% | 31.4% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -12.8% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 12.1% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 2.1% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.9% | 45.6% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 33.6% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 14.1% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around AL10 0AR this area, 29.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.7% | 29.3% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 13% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 12.6% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 10.9% | -2.6% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 25.9% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 11.3% | 4.6% | -6.7% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 6.7% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 13% | 8.1% | -4.9% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 76.5% | 73.8% | -2.7% | 81.4% | -7.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Other | 4% | 1.7% | -2.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 61.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 61.4% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -21.8% |
| European Union | 13.4% | 22.5% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 16.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 10.8% | 7% | -3.8% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 6.4% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.2% | 61.4% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -21.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 10.7% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.9% | 7.7% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 5.4% | -2.5% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.8% | 76.7% | -25.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 5.7% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Romania | 11.1% | 0.9% | 10.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| No passport held | 19.2% | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Hindu | 6.4% | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Common was 58.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.0% lower than the Hatfield Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Common has the 9th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Hatfield Central and the 157th lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aragon House The Common, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2011-01-28 | £848,322 |
AL10 0AR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in AL10 0AR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Nursery School Birchway , Crawford Road AL10 0PD | 4out of 4 | 518 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ludwick Nursery School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 4out of 4 | 4,336 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Avenue Primary School Birchwood Avenue , AL10 0PS | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatfield Community Free School Briars Lane , AL10 8ES | 4out of 4 | 713 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Countess Anne Church of England School School Lane , AL10 8AX | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN | 3out of 4 | 940 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak View Primary and Nursery School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NW | 3out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NL | 4out of 4 | 772 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | 2out of 4 | 863 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | 2out of 4 | 3,163 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School Colney Heath Lane , AL4 0TT | 3out of 4 | 4,970 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont School Austen Way , AL4 0XB | 4out of 4 | 5,408 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands College Oaklands Campus , Hatfield Road AL4 0JA | - not rated | 4,606 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN | 3out of 4 | 871 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hertfordshire Hatfield Campus , College Lane AL10 9AB | - not rated | 1,770 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Hatfield Academy Travellers Lane , AL10 8TJ | - not rated | 1,845 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN | 4out of 4 | 3,300 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Academy 1 Hixberry Lane , AL4 0TZ | 3out of 4 | 5,242 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erol's Cafe | 58-60 Town Centre, Hatfield | 100 yd | |
| McDonald's | Asda, 98 Town Centre | 105 yd | |
| Merkur Slots | 33 Town Centre, Hatfield | 171 yd | |
| Bebo Cafe (Hatfield) | 17C Town Centre, Hatfield | 181 yd | |
| Cake Hut | 9 The Arcade, Hatfield | 218 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franks Pool Club | Culpitt House, 74-78 Town Centre | 112 yd | |
| The White Hart | Queensway, Hatfield | 269 yd | |
| The Airfield | Comet Way, Hatfield | 545 yd | |
| The Hopfields | Homestead Road, Hatfield | 929 yd | |
| Hatfield Social Club | 76 Great North Road, Hatfield | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatfield Best Kebab | 36 Town Centre, Hatfield | 115 yd | |
| Shamiana | 14 The Arcade, Hatfield | 213 yd | |
| Point One African Restaurant | 11-13 The Arcade, Hatfield | 213 yd | |
| Masala Hut | 34 Market Place, Hatfield | 224 yd | |
| Donner & Moore Ltd | 10 Market Place, Hatfield | 224 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 74-78 Town Centre, Hatfield | 105 yd | |
| Asda | 98 Town Centre, Hatfield | 105 yd | |
| Poundland | 80-84 Town Centre, Hatfield | 123 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 39 Homestead Road, Hatfield | 851 yd | |
| Aldi | 11 Parkhouse Court, Hatfield | 1,043 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energie Fitness (Hatfield) 74-78 74-78 TOWN CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 113 yd |
| Hatfield Swim Centre SWIMMING POOL SWIMMING POOL ST. ALBANS ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 449 yd |
| Birchwood Avenue Primary School BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 632 yd |
| Countess Anne School SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 677 yd |
| Bishops Hatfield Girls School WOODS AVENUE | grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive | grass pitches | 747 yd |
| Pump Gyms (Hatfield) UNIT 1 UNIT 1 BEACONSFIELD CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 825 yd |
| St. Philip Howard Catholic Primary School WOODS AVENUE | grass pitches | 853 yd |
| Roe Hill BRIARS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.