Ely Close, Hatfield, AL10 0DN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding AL10 0DN has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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	50.4%	47%	-3.4%	51.0%	-4.0%
Male	49.6%	53%	3.4%	49.0%	4.0%

Partnership Status

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 0DN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.8% 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%	52.8%	6.8%	37.9%	14.9%
Married: Opposite sex	18.1%	18.8%	0.7%	44.2%	-25.4%
Separated	4.4%	5%	0.6%	2.2%	2.8%
Divorced	20.8%	17.9%	-2.9%	9.1%	8.8%
Widowed	10.6%	5.5%	-5.1%	6.1%	-0.6%

Health

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	30.5%	33.6%	3.1%	48.4%	-14.8%
Good health	40.2%	42.7%	2.5%	33.6%	9.1%
Fair health	20.7%	15%	-5.7%	12.7%	2.3%
Bad health	6.1%	7.1%	1.0%	4.0%	3.1%
Very bad health	2.4%	1.6%	-0.8%	1.2%	0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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	33.6%	25.6%	-8.0%	18.2%	7.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.9%	8.7%	-3.2%	9.6%	-0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.9%	10%	-1.9%	13.4%	-3.4%
Apprenticeship	2.7%	4.6%	1.9%	5.3%	-0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	17.3%	17.4%	0.1%	16.9%	0.5%
Degree or Similar	13.7%	27.4%	13.7%	33.8%	-6.4%
Other	8.8%	6.4%	-2.4%	2.8%	3.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	9.3%	3.9%	-5.4%	3.1%	0.8%
Pakistani	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	3.3%	1.2%	-2.1%	1.6%	-0.4%
Black African	2.4%	3.9%	1.5%	2.5%	1.4%
Black Caribbean	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%	1.0%	0.2%
Other Black	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.5%	1.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	2.4%	1.6%	0.8%	1.6%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.4%	1.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.9%	0.7%
Mixed Other	1.2%	0.4%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	79.3%	76.1%	-3.2%	81.4%	-5.3%
Arab	0.4%	2.7%	2.3%	0.6%	2.1%
Other	0.4%	3.1%	2.7%	1.6%	1.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 68.3% 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	75.6%	68.3%	-7.3%	83.2%	-14.9%
European Union	8.9%	18.3%	9.4%	6.1%	12.2%
Rest of Europe	1.6%	1.2%	-0.4%	0.8%	0.4%
Africa	2.8%	4%	1.2%	2.7%	1.3%
Middle East and Asia	8.9%	6.3%	-2.6%	5.6%	0.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.6%	2%	0.4%	1.3%	0.7%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	74.8%	68%	-6.8%	83.2%	-15.2%
10+ Years	4.9%	19%	14.1%	9.8%	9.2%
5-10 Years	4.5%	5.1%	0.6%	2.9%	2.2%
2-5 Years	4.9%	3.6%	-1.3%	2.2%	1.4%
Less than 2 years	11%	4.3%	-6.7%	1.9%	2.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	61.7%	76.7%	-15.0%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Portugal	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Lithuania	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Poland	9.1%	1.3%	7.8%
Romania	4.3%	0.9%	3.4%
Other EU countries	1.6%	1.5%	0.1%
North Africa	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Central and Western Africa	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Southern Asia	2%	1.2%	0.8%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	18.2%	13.5%	4.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.3%	37.2%	5.1%
Christian	46.2%	46.2%	0.0%
Hindu	3.2%	1.7%	1.5%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	3.6%	6.5%	-2.9%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Ely Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ely Close was 121.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.3% lower than the Hatfield Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Ely Close has the 28th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Hatfield Central and the 84th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£47,200

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in AL10 0DN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Ely Close are based on 37 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Welwyn Hatfield.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ely Close, Hatfield, AL10 0DN

Estimated Average Property Prices for AL10 0DN

Average Price
£293,102

Semi-Detached
£424,608

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£468,508

Flats/Maisonettes
£150,620

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ely Close

Average Price
£364,489

Semi-Detached
£427,945

Terraced
£404,139

Detached
£459,103

Flats/Maisonettes
£155,049

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ely CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
60 Ely Close, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£180,000	2024-07-05	£176,697
46 Ely Close, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£145,000	2023-10-30	£143,069
72A Ely Close, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£430,000	2023-08-01	£426,587
50 Ely Close, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£185,000	2020-10-27	£190,744
72A Ely Close, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2018-12-18	£397,276

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for AL10 0DN

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	83
Retired	39
Part-Time Employee	30
Long-Term Sick or disabled	20
Unemployed	15
Self-Employed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Student (economically inactive)	8
Looking after home or family	6
Other	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	32
Transport and storage	20
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Administrative and support service activities	8
Construction	7
Manufacturing	6
Human health and social work activities	6
Information and communication	5
Other	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Education	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Birchwood Nursery School Birchway , Crawford Road AL10 0PD	4out of 4	825 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ludwick Nursery School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP	4out of 4	4,597 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Howe Dell Primary School The Runway , AL10 9AH	4out of 4	869 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Birchwood Avenue Primary School Birchwood Avenue , AL10 0PS	3out of 4	893 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hatfield Community Free School Briars Lane , AL10 8ES	4out of 4	901 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN	3out of 4	1,210 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Countess Anne Church of England School School Lane , AL10 8AX	3out of 4	1,274 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NL	4out of 4	1,045 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB	2out of 4	1,282 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR	2out of 4	3,264 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School Colney Heath Lane , AL4 0TT	3out of 4	4,560 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Beaumont School Austen Way , AL4 0XB	4out of 4	4,951 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oaklands College Oaklands Campus , Hatfield Road AL4 0JA	- not rated	4,157 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Southfield School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN	3out of 4	1,152 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
University of Hertfordshire Hatfield Campus , College Lane AL10 9AB	- not rated	1,595 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Links Hatfield Academy Travellers Lane , AL10 8TJ	- not rated	1,999 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN	4out of 4	3,357 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Links Academy 1 Hixberry Lane , AL4 0TZ	3out of 4	4,817 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Subway	42 The Common, Hatfield	338 yd
Pizza Hut	46 The Common, Hatfield	338 yd
Favorite Chicken & Ribs	38 The Common, Hatfield	338 yd
Burger King	131 The Galleria, Comet Way	380 yd
Roti House	12 Harpsfield Broadway, Hatfield	416 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Airfield	Comet Way, Hatfield	408 yd
Franks Pool Club	Culpitt House, 74-78 Town Centre	532 yd
Wetherspoon	Harpsfield Hall, 13A Parkhouse Court	577 yd
The White Hart	Queensway, Hatfield	696 yd
The Cavendish Arms	19 Bishops Rise, Hatfield	994 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hatfield Kebab and Pizza House	52 The Common, Hatfield	338 yd
Skippers Fish & Chips	50 The Common, Hatfield	338 yd
Peri Peri Original	40 The Common, Hatfield	338 yd
Krave Hot Wings & Peri Peri	8 Harpsfield Broadway, Hatfield	416 yd
New East	10 Harpsfield Broadway, Hatfield	416 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland	74-78 Town Centre, Hatfield	507 yd
Asda	98 Town Centre, Hatfield	507 yd
Poundland	80-84 Town Centre, Hatfield	520 yd
Aldi	11 Parkhouse Court, Hatfield	577 yd
The Co-operative Food	39 Homestead Road, Hatfield	1,043 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hatfield Swim Centre SWIMMING POOL SWIMMING POOL ST. ALBANS ROAD WEST	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	378 yd
Energie Fitness (Hatfield) 74-78 74-78 TOWN CENTRE	health and fitness suite	531 yd
David Lloyd Club (Hatfield) THE LISTED HANGAR THE LISTED HANGAR MOSQUITO WAY	health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	758 yd
Birchwood Avenue Primary School BIRCHWOOD AVENUE	grass pitches	837 yd
Hatfield Bowls Club HATFIELD LAWN TENNIS AND BOWLING CLUB HATFIELD LAWN TENNIS AND BOWLING CLUB COLLEGE LANE	indoor bowls	912 yd
Bishops Hatfield Girls School WOODS AVENUE	grass pitches	918 yd
Roe Hill BRIARS LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,058 yd
St. Philip Howard Catholic Primary School WOODS AVENUE	grass pitches	1,089 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	121.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40.5 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of AL10 0DN