De Havilland Close is in Hatfield and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL10 0DS is located in the Hatfield Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Welwyn Hatfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about De Havilland Close, Hatfield, AL10 0DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL10 0SP, AL10 0TF, AL10 0DR, AL10 0DW, AL10 0DP, AL10 0UT, AL10 0RN, AL10 0ST, AL10 0FH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding AL10 0DS is primarily male, with 54.4% of the population 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 | 49.2% | 45.6% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -5.4% |
| Male | 50.8% | 54.4% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 5.4% |
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 0DS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.1% 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 | 62.2% | 58.1% | -4.1% | 37.9% | 20.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.1% | 28.8% | 3.7% | 44.2% | -15.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 7.8% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 51.5% | 45.2% | -6.3% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 38.9% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 12.1% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 19.9% | 18.2% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 9.8% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 12% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.3% | 17.7% | -3.6% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 33.9% | 11.7% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 6% | 4.4% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.4% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 7.5% | 11.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 9.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 77.2% | 69.4% | -7.8% | 81.4% | -12.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 63.5% 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% | 63.5% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -19.7% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 16.6% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 10.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 9.1% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 7.2% | -1.2% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.1% | 63.5% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -19.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 12.7% | 6.8% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 8.5% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 6.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 8.7% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58% | 76.7% | -18.7% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 5.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Romania | 5.3% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around De Havilland Close was 164.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.9% lower than the Hatfield Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
De Havilland Close has the 16th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Hatfield Central and the 47th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 De Havilland Close, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-06-05 | £386,188 |
| 19 De Havilland Close, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-01-12 | £321,670 |
| 53 De Havilland Close, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2021-01-07 | £365,289 |
| 41 De Havilland Close, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £334,500 | 2016-12-23 | £400,041 |
| 41 De Havilland Close, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £219,950 | 2011-08-01 | £407,722 |
AL10 0DS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 0DS 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 | 165 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 60 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 72 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 992 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ludwick Nursery School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 4out of 4 | 4,783 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatfield Community Free School Briars Lane , AL10 8ES | 4out of 4 | 818 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Howe Dell Primary School The Runway , AL10 9AH | 4out of 4 | 856 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Avenue Primary School Birchwood Avenue , AL10 0PS | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak View Primary and Nursery School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NW | 3out of 4 | 1,326 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 | 985 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | 2out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | 2out of 4 | 3,456 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School Colney Heath Lane , AL4 0TT | 3out of 4 | 4,406 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont School Austen Way , AL4 0XB | 4out of 4 | 4,829 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 | 4,028 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 | 1,089 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hertfordshire Hatfield Campus , College Lane AL10 9AB | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Hatfield Academy Travellers Lane , AL10 8TJ | - not rated | 1,870 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN | 4out of 4 | 3,547 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Academy 1 Hixberry Lane , AL4 0TZ | 3out of 4 | 4,670 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | 131 The Galleria, Comet Way | 229 yd | |
| Subway | 42 The Common, Hatfield | 303 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 46 The Common, Hatfield | 303 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 38 The Common, Hatfield | 303 yd | |
| Roti House | 12 Harpsfield Broadway, Hatfield | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wetherspoon | Harpsfield Hall, 13A Parkhouse Court | 434 yd | |
| Franks Pool Club | Culpitt House, 74-78 Town Centre | 594 yd | |
| The Airfield | Comet Way, Hatfield | 601 yd | |
| The White Hart | Queensway, Hatfield | 737 yd | |
| The Cavendish Arms | 19 Bishops Rise, Hatfield | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatfield Kebab and Pizza House | 52 The Common, Hatfield | 303 yd | |
| Skippers Fish & Chips | 50 The Common, Hatfield | 303 yd | |
| Peri Peri Original | 40 The Common, Hatfield | 303 yd | |
| Krave Hot Wings & Peri Peri | 8 Harpsfield Broadway, Hatfield | 308 yd | |
| New East | 10 Harpsfield Broadway, Hatfield | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 11 Parkhouse Court, Hatfield | 474 yd | |
| Iceland | 74-78 Town Centre, Hatfield | 569 yd | |
| Asda | 98 Town Centre, Hatfield | 569 yd | |
| Poundland | 80-84 Town Centre, Hatfield | 576 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hatfield Swim Centre SWIMMING POOL SWIMMING POOL ST. ALBANS ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 290 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Hatfield) 74-78 74-78 TOWN CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 592 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 | 707 yd |
| Hatfield Bowls Club HATFIELD LAWN TENNIS AND BOWLING CLUB HATFIELD LAWN TENNIS AND BOWLING CLUB COLLEGE LANE | indoor bowls | 725 yd |
| Bishops Hatfield Girls School WOODS AVENUE | grass pitches | 851 yd |
| Roe Hill BRIARS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 918 yd |
| St. Philip Howard Catholic Primary School WOODS AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,012 yd |
| Birchwood Avenue Primary School BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,019 yd |
| Hertfordshire Sports Village DE HAVILLAND CAMPUS DE HAVILLAND CAMPUS MOSQUITO WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,042 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 263.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.