Crop Common is in Hatfield and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL10 0DF is located in the Hatfield East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Welwyn Hatfield. This postcode has been in use since 1981-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Crop Common, Hatfield, AL10 0DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL10 0HN, AL10 0JB, AL10 0JE, AL10 0HL, AL10 0DQ, AL10 0JD, AL10 0DG, AL10 0FL, AL10 0UW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around AL10 0DF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.8% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.2% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.4% | 37.8% | -4.6% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 38.1% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -6.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 8.7% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 3% | 11.2% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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 | 52.3% | 46.1% | -6.2% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 36.4% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 12.2% | 4.8% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.6% | 13.4% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 12.1% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.5% | 14.6% | -7.9% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 7.3% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 13.7% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 36.9% | 15.3% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 7.6% | 1.9% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 10% | 8.4% | -1.6% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 73.2% | 71.2% | -2.0% | 81.4% | -10.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 70.8% 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 | 75.5% | 70.8% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -12.4% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 12.4% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 8.4% | 7.4% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 7.4% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.2% | 70.8% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 20.3% | 17.4% | 9.8% | 10.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.6% | 1.3% | -10.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 3.8% | -3.0% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 6.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.2% | 37.2% | -11.0% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crop Common was 54.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.3% higher than the Brookmans Park and Little Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crop Common has the 20th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Brookmans Park and Little Heath and the 145th lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Crop Common, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2004-08-19 | £325,705 |
| 6 Crop Common, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £52,000 | 1998-06-19 | £243,234 |
| 5 Crop Common, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £41,100 | 1996-12-01 | £239,192 |
AL10 0DF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
AL10 0DF 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 0DF 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Nursery School Birchway , Crawford Road AL10 0PD | 4out of 4 | 339 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ludwick Nursery School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 4out of 4 | 3,890 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Countess Anne Church of England School School Lane , AL10 8AX | 3out of 4 | 386 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Avenue Primary School Birchwood Avenue , AL10 0PS | 3out of 4 | 402 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatfield Community Free School Briars Lane , AL10 8ES | 4out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ryde School Pleasant Rise , AL9 5DR | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | 2out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NL | 4out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | 2out of 4 | 2,868 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Academy Herns Lane , AL7 2AF | 2out of 4 | 5,407 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 5,118 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 | 1,070 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Hatfield Academy Travellers Lane , AL10 8TJ | - not rated | 2,074 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hertfordshire Hatfield Campus , College Lane AL10 9AB | - not rated | 2,233 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN | 4out of 4 | 3,045 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Time | 15 Town Centre, Hatfield | 432 yd | |
| Bebo Cafe (Hatfield) | 17C Town Centre, Hatfield | 486 yd | |
| Cake Hut | 9 The Arcade, Hatfield | 504 yd | |
| Simply Fresh | Hatfield Railway Station, 79 Great North Road | 518 yd | |
| Erol's Cafe | 58-60 Town Centre, Hatfield | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | 88 Great North Road, Hatfield | 482 yd | |
| The White Hart | Queensway, Hatfield | 527 yd | |
| Franks Pool Club | Culpitt House, 74-78 Town Centre | 550 yd | |
| Hatfield Social Club | 76 Great North Road, Hatfield | 551 yd | |
| The Wrestlers | 89 Great North Road, Hatfield | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TGF Pizza | 15A Town Centre, Hatfield | 432 yd | |
| Hatfield Best Kebab | 36 Town Centre, Hatfield | 441 yd | |
| Shamiana | 14 The Arcade, Hatfield | 501 yd | |
| Point One African Restaurant | 11-13 The Arcade, Hatfield | 501 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 21 Market Place, Hatfield | 582 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 74-78 Town Centre, Hatfield | 569 yd | |
| Asda | 98 Town Centre, Hatfield | 569 yd | |
| Poundland | 80-84 Town Centre, Hatfield | 574 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 39 Homestead Road, Hatfield | 654 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Countess Anne School SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 254 yd |
| Pump Gyms (Hatfield) UNIT 1 UNIT 1 BEACONSFIELD CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 321 yd |
| Birchwood Avenue Primary School BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 523 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Hatfield) 74-78 74-78 TOWN CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 552 yd |
| Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Birchwood Leisure Centre LONGMEAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 955 yd |
| Hatfield Swim Centre SWIMMING POOL SWIMMING POOL ST. ALBANS ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 958 yd |
| Bishops Hatfield Girls School WOODS AVENUE | grass pitches | 982 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 89.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.