Worcester Road is in Hatfield and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL10 0DU 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 Worcester Road, Hatfield, AL10 0DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL10 0DX, AL10 0DP, AL10 0DW, AL10 0DR, AL10 0DL, AL10 0DN, AL10 0RR, AL10 0DS, AL10 0DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding AL10 0DU 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 0DU, 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 Worcester Road 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.
Worcester Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Worcester Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2023-10-20 | £361,133 |
| 17 Worcester Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2022-05-17 | £365,365 |
| 23 Worcester Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-09-10 | £377,451 |
| 17 Worcester Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2012-09-21 | £389,081 |
| 5 Worcester Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2009-06-08 | £421,474 |
AL10 0DU 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 0DU 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 | 946 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ludwick Nursery School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 4out of 4 | 4,703 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howe Dell Primary School The Runway , AL10 9AH | 4out of 4 | 771 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatfield Community Free School Briars Lane , AL10 8ES | 4out of 4 | 939 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Avenue Primary School Birchwood Avenue , AL10 0PS | 3out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Lanes Primary School Green Lanes , AL10 9JY | 3out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,097 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | 2out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | 2out of 4 | 3,344 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School Colney Heath Lane , AL4 0TT | 3out of 4 | 4,439 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont School Austen Way , AL4 0XB | 4out of 4 | 4,828 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 | 4,034 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 | 1,203 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hertfordshire Hatfield Campus , College Lane AL10 9AB | - not rated | 1,524 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Hatfield Academy Travellers Lane , AL10 8TJ | - not rated | 2,006 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN | 4out of 4 | 3,429 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Academy 1 Hixberry Lane , AL4 0TZ | 3out of 4 | 4,694 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 | 266 yd | |
| Roti House | 12 Harpsfield Broadway, Hatfield | 293 yd | |
| Subway | 42 The Common, Hatfield | 394 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 46 The Common, Hatfield | 394 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 38 The Common, Hatfield | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wetherspoon | Harpsfield Hall, 13A Parkhouse Court | 457 yd | |
| The Airfield | Comet Way, Hatfield | 495 yd | |
| Franks Pool Club | Culpitt House, 74-78 Town Centre | 636 yd | |
| The White Hart | Queensway, Hatfield | 794 yd | |
| The Cavendish Arms | 19 Bishops Rise, Hatfield | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krave Hot Wings & Peri Peri | 8 Harpsfield Broadway, Hatfield | 293 yd | |
| New East | 10 Harpsfield Broadway, Hatfield | 293 yd | |
| Hatfield Kebab and Pizza House | 52 The Common, Hatfield | 394 yd | |
| Skippers Fish & Chips | 50 The Common, Hatfield | 394 yd | |
| Peri Peri Original | 40 The Common, Hatfield | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 11 Parkhouse Court, Hatfield | 454 yd | |
| Iceland | 74-78 Town Centre, Hatfield | 611 yd | |
| Asda | 98 Town Centre, Hatfield | 611 yd | |
| Poundland | 80-84 Town Centre, Hatfield | 622 yd | |
| Ocado Operating Ltd | Gypsy Moth Avenue, Hatfield | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hatfield Swim Centre SWIMMING POOL SWIMMING POOL ST. ALBANS ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 406 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Hatfield) 74-78 74-78 TOWN CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 635 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 | 646 yd |
| Hatfield Bowls Club HATFIELD LAWN TENNIS AND BOWLING CLUB HATFIELD LAWN TENNIS AND BOWLING CLUB COLLEGE LANE | indoor bowls | 810 yd |
| Birchwood Avenue Primary School BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 950 yd |
| Bishops Hatfield Girls School WOODS AVENUE | grass pitches | 966 yd |
| Roe Hill BRIARS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,055 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 | 1,056 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.