West View is in Hatfield and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL10 0PJ 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 West View, Hatfield, AL10 0PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL10 0RG, AL10 0PL, AL10 0PQ, AL10 0PH, AL10 0PY, AL10 0PW, AL10 0PG, AL10 0RF, AL10 9JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding AL10 0PJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 51% | 49.2% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 49% | 50.8% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 42.2% | 33.8% | -8.4% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 50.8% | 4.4% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 9.6% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.8% | 56.6% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 35% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 5.7% | 7.1% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
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 | 11.4% | 13.1% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 11% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 10.5% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.8% | 15.2% | -4.6% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 40.5% | 12.7% | 33.8% | 6.7% |
| Other | 10.1% | 5.9% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.3% 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 | 2% | 5.4% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 8.1% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 6.8% | 3.7% | -3.1% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 75.7% | 70.3% | -5.4% | 81.4% | -11.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 64.5% 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 | 68.9% | 64.5% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -18.7% |
| European Union | 16.2% | 18.7% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 12.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 4.7% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 9.4% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.2% | 64.5% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -18.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6.8% | 18.4% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.2% | 6% | -6.2% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 6% | -3.1% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 7.2% | 0.9% | 6.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.8% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.7% | 37.2% | -11.5% |
| Christian | 57.8% | 46.2% | 11.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 6.1% | 1.7% | 4.4% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West View was 210.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.6% higher than the Hatfield Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West View has the 12th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Hatfield Central and the 28th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 West View, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £527,500 | 2022-11-11 | £530,684 |
| 10 West View, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2019-05-08 | £463,426 |
| 11 West View, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2017-08-15 | £508,982 |
| 7 West View, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2017-03-24 | £470,238 |
| 10 West View, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2016-04-29 | £475,736 |
AL10 0PJ 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 0PJ 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 603 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ludwick Nursery School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 4out of 4 | 4,026 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 | 594 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Lanes Primary School Green Lanes , AL10 9JY | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Howe Dell Primary School The Runway , AL10 9AH | 4out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Countess Anne Church of England School School Lane , AL10 8AX | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatfield Community Free School Briars Lane , AL10 8ES | 4out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,526 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | 2out of 4 | 1,594 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | 2out of 4 | 2,616 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School Colney Heath Lane , AL4 0TT | 3out of 4 | 5,018 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont School Austen Way , AL4 0XB | 4out of 4 | 5,285 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 | 4,526 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 | 1,628 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hertfordshire Hatfield Campus , College Lane AL10 9AB | - not rated | 2,250 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Hatfield Academy Travellers Lane , AL10 8TJ | - not rated | 2,574 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN | 4out of 4 | 2,702 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Academy 1 Hixberry Lane , AL4 0TZ | 3out of 4 | 5,241 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Cafe | 14 Birchwood Avenue, Hatfield | 156 yd | |
| Gather & Gather | Building 4000, Mosquito Way | 525 yd | |
| Angel Hill Food Co | Units 1-2, Trident Place | 568 yd | |
| Radish @ Eisai | Eisai Europe Limited, European Knowledge Centre | 749 yd | |
| McDonald's | Asda, 98 Town Centre | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Airfield | Comet Way, Hatfield | 256 yd | |
| The Hopfields | Homestead Road, Hatfield | 590 yd | |
| Franks Pool Club | Culpitt House, 74-78 Town Centre | 870 yd | |
| The White Hart | Queensway, Hatfield | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loon Che Chinese Take Away | 6 Manor Parade, Hatfield | 219 yd | |
| Hatfield Best Kebab | 36 Town Centre, Hatfield | 842 yd | |
| Hatfield Kebab and Pizza House | 52 The Common, Hatfield | 910 yd | |
| Skippers Fish & Chips | 50 The Common, Hatfield | 910 yd | |
| Peri Peri Original | 40 The Common, Hatfield | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 39 Homestead Road, Hatfield | 561 yd | |
| Iceland | 74-78 Town Centre, Hatfield | 857 yd | |
| Asda | 98 Town Centre, Hatfield | 857 yd | |
| Poundland | 80-84 Town Centre, Hatfield | 877 yd | |
| Ocado Operating Ltd | Gypsy Moth Avenue, Hatfield | 1,000 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Avenue Primary School BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Hatfield) 74-78 74-78 TOWN CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 870 yd |
| De Havilland Grange CORNFLOWER WAY | grass pitches | 883 yd |
| Birchwood Leisure Centre LONGMEAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 907 yd |
| Hatfield Swim Centre SWIMMING POOL SWIMMING POOL ST. ALBANS ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 986 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 | 1,084 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 232.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.