Homestead Road, Hatfield, AL10 0QW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around AL10 0QW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.3%	51.6%	3.3%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	51.7%	48.4%	-3.3%	49.0%	-0.6%

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 vicinity of AL10 0QW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	32.8%	27.3%	-5.5%	37.9%	-10.6%
Married: Opposite sex	48.8%	54.9%	6.1%	44.2%	10.7%
Separated	3.6%	2.5%	-1.1%	2.2%	0.3%
Divorced	7.6%	9.8%	2.2%	9.1%	0.7%
Widowed	7.2%	5.5%	-1.7%	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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.7%) 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	48.3%	56.2%	7.9%	48.4%	7.8%
Good health	35.6%	34.5%	-1.1%	33.6%	0.9%
Fair health	11.5%	6.2%	-5.3%	12.7%	-6.5%
Bad health	4.3%	3.1%	-1.2%	4.0%	-0.9%
Very bad health	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.2%	-1.2%

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	18%	11.3%	-6.7%	18.2%	-6.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10%	9.9%	-0.1%	9.6%	0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14%	11.7%	-2.3%	13.4%	-1.7%
Apprenticeship	7.2%	6.2%	-1.0%	5.3%	0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.8%	24.1%	9.3%	16.9%	7.2%
Degree or Similar	28.4%	31%	2.6%	33.8%	-2.8%
Other	7.6%	5.8%	-1.8%	2.8%	3.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% 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%	1.4%	1.4%	1.1%	0.3%
Chinese	0.6%	0.8%	0.2%	0.7%	0.1%
Indian	1.5%	2.5%	1.0%	3.1%	-0.6%
Other Asian	1.5%	2.8%	1.3%	1.6%	1.2%
Black African	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	1.0%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	2.2%	1.7%	-0.5%	0.8%	0.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.5%	2.8%	0.3%	0.9%	1.9%
Mixed Other	0%	2.5%	2.5%	0.8%	1.7%
White	90.1%	82.2%	-7.9%	81.4%	0.8%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	1.7%	1.7%	1.6%	0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 80.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.5%	80.2%	-4.3%	83.2%	-3.0%
European Union	8.4%	12.2%	3.8%	6.1%	6.1%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	0.8%	0.2%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	3.7%	5.7%	2.0%	5.6%	0.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.8%	-0.1%	1.3%	-0.5%
British Overseas	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	81.7%	80.2%	-1.5%	83.2%	-3.0%
10+ Years	1.5%	12.7%	11.2%	9.8%	2.9%
5-10 Years	4%	2.5%	-1.5%	2.9%	-0.4%
2-5 Years	2.8%	2.5%	-0.3%	2.2%	0.3%
Less than 2 years	9.9%	2%	-7.9%	1.9%	0.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.2%	76.7%	0.5%
Ireland	3.7%	0.6%	3.1%
France	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Poland	3.4%	1.3%	2.1%
Romania	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Other EU countries	2.8%	1.5%	1.3%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Middle East	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
South-East Asia	2.3%	0.2%	2.1%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	7.4%	13.5%	-6.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.9%	37.2%	-6.3%
Christian	54.4%	46.2%	8.2%
Buddhist	2.3%	0.5%	1.8%
Hindu	2.3%	1.7%	0.6%
Jewish	3.1%	0.5%	2.6%
Muslim	3.1%	6.5%	-3.4%
Not answered	4%	6.0%	-2.0%

Safety

Is Homestead Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Homestead Road was 162.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.5% lower than the Hatfield Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Homestead Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Hatfield Central and the 50th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.9%.

🔎 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
£47,300

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in AL10 0QW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Homestead Road are based on 72 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 Homestead Road, Hatfield, AL10 0QW

Estimated Average Property Prices for AL10 0QW

Average Price
£349,270

Semi-Detached
£388,641

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£211,470

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Homestead Road

Average Price
£411,622

Semi-Detached
£452,274

Terraced
£465,246

Detached
£485,558

Flats/Maisonettes
£176,114

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Homestead Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
46 Homestead Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£500,000	2025-06-25	£526,316
28 Homestead Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£475,000	2024-01-26	£498,950
28 Homestead Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£470,000	2023-01-27	£470,000
26B Homestead Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£240,000	2016-09-16	£243,028
30 Homestead Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£215,000	2011-05-04	£390,200

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for AL10 0QW

Employment

AL10 0QW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	127
Retired	50
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	28
Looking after home or family	16
Student (economically inactive)	7
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	32
Human health and social work activities	25
Administrative and support service activities	16
Education	13
Manufacturing	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Other	9
Construction	9
Information and communication	9
Transport and storage	8
Financial and insurance activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Real estate activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	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	439 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ludwick Nursery School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP	4out of 4	3,491 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Birchwood Avenue Primary School Birchwood Avenue , AL10 0PS	3out of 4	345 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Green Lanes Primary School Green Lanes , AL10 9JY	3out of 4	751 yd	Community school	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
Countess Anne Church of England School School Lane , AL10 8AX	3out of 4	1,058 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hatfield Community Free School Briars Lane , AL10 8ES	4out of 4	1,629 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB	2out of 4	1,542 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NL	4out of 4	1,647 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR	2out of 4	2,235 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ridgeway Academy Herns Lane , AL7 2AF	2out of 4	5,060 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	5,116 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	1,732 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN	4out of 4	2,377 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
University of Hertfordshire Hatfield Campus , College Lane AL10 9AB	- not rated	2,660 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Links Hatfield Academy Travellers Lane , AL10 8TJ	- not rated	2,736 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Coffee Zone	Birchwood Leisure Centre, Longmead	415 yd
Birchwood Cafe	14 Birchwood Avenue, Hatfield	548 yd
Harris and Hoole	Tesco, Great North Road	620 yd
Erol's Cafe	58-60 Town Centre, Hatfield	1,002 yd
Rice Time	15 Town Centre, Hatfield	1,014 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Hopfields	Homestead Road, Hatfield	2 yd
The Wrestlers	89 Great North Road, Hatfield	588 yd
The Airfield	Comet Way, Hatfield	731 yd
The Red Lion	88 Great North Road, Hatfield	973 yd
Franks Pool Club	Culpitt House, 74-78 Town Centre	1,028 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Yo! To Go!	Tesco, Great North Road	620 yd
Loon Che Chinese Take Away	6 Manor Parade, Hatfield	681 yd
Hatfield Best Kebab	36 Town Centre, Hatfield	942 yd
TGF Pizza	15A Town Centre, Hatfield	1,014 yd
Shamiana	14 The Arcade, Hatfield	1,063 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Co-operative Food	39 Homestead Road, Hatfield	78 yd
Tesco	Great North Road, Hatfield	620 yd
Iceland	74-78 Town Centre, Hatfield	1,030 yd
Asda	98 Town Centre, Hatfield	1,030 yd
Poundland	80-84 Town Centre, Hatfield	1,046 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Birchwood Avenue Primary School BIRCHWOOD AVENUE	grass pitches	297 yd
Birchwood Leisure Centre LONGMEAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	347 yd
Pump Gyms (Hatfield) UNIT 1 UNIT 1 BEACONSFIELD CLOSE	health and fitness suite	875 yd
Countess Anne School SCHOOL LANE	grass pitches, swimming pool	948 yd
Energie Fitness (Hatfield) 74-78 74-78 TOWN CENTRE	health and fitness suite	1,029 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	224.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of AL10 0QW