Maryland is in Hatfield and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL10 8DY is located in the Hatfield South West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Welwyn Hatfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Maryland, Hatfield, AL10 8DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL10 8DW, AL10 8DX, AL10 8HF, AL10 8DN, AL10 8DP, AL10 8DZ, AL10 8DR, AL10 8DL, AL10 8HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around AL10 8DY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 50.1% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.9% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 8DY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.3% 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 | 63.1% | 47.3% | -15.8% | 37.9% | 9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.7% | 41.1% | 15.4% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 6.3% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 53.3% | 58.8% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 10.4% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 26.7% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -6.9% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 10.4% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 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 | 14.9% | 17.3% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 10.2% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 12.7% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 26% | 16% | -10.0% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.3% | 34.9% | 14.6% | 33.8% | 1.1% |
| Other | 8.6% | 4.3% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.5% 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 | 0.5% | 3.5% | 3.0% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 6.7% | 12.8% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 9.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 5.6% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 8% | 5.6% | -2.4% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 66.7% | 58.5% | -8.2% | 81.4% | -22.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.3% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 53.8% 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 | 70.8% | 53.8% | -17.0% | 83.2% | -29.4% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 19.5% | 14.2% | 6.1% | 13.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 4.6% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.2% | 16.9% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 11.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.4% | 53.8% | -16.6% | 83.2% | -29.4% |
| 10+ Years | 9.9% | 20.4% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 10.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.4% | 7% | -3.4% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 7.2% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 11.6% | 7.0% | 1.9% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.5% | 76.7% | -23.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 6.2% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Romania | 7.6% | 0.9% | 6.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 9.7% | 1.2% | 8.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.3% | 37.2% | -15.9% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 9.5% | 1.7% | 7.8% |
| Muslim | 10.9% | 6.5% | 4.4% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maryland was 89.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.7% lower than the Hatfield Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Maryland has the 21st lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Hatfield Central and the 137th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Maryland, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-03-07 | £327,861 |
| 11 Maryland, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-04-08 | £352,000 |
| 19 Maryland, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2019-07-04 | £312,813 |
| 17 Maryland, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2019-05-31 | £324,398 |
| 27 Maryland, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £268,950 | 2016-02-29 | £354,702 |
AL10 8DY 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 8DY 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 | 102 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 49 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Nursery School Birchway , Crawford Road AL10 0PD | 4out of 4 | 1,462 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ludwick Nursery School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 4out of 4 | 5,284 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 | 566 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak View Primary and Nursery School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NW | 3out of 4 | 985 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howe Dell Primary School The Runway , AL10 9AH | 4out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| De Havilland Primary School Travellers Lane , AL10 8TQ | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 760 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | 2out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | 2out of 4 | 4,055 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School Colney Heath Lane , AL4 0TT | 3out of 4 | 4,166 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont School Austen Way , AL4 0XB | 4out of 4 | 4,740 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 | 3,916 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hertfordshire Hatfield Campus , College Lane AL10 9AB | - not rated | 822 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Hatfield Academy Travellers Lane , AL10 8TJ | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN | 4out of 4 | 4,162 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Academy 1 Hixberry Lane , AL4 0TZ | 3out of 4 | 4,471 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatfield Lawn Tennis and Bowls Club | College Lane, Hatfield | 510 yd | |
| Cafe Nero | 125 The Galleria, Comet Way | 554 yd | |
| McDonalds | 68 The Galleria, Comet Way | 572 yd | |
| Nandos | 66 The Galleria, Comet Way | 572 yd | |
| The Real China | 64 The Galleria, Comet Way | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cavendish Arms | 19 Bishops Rise, Hatfield | 217 yd | |
| Wetherspoon | Harpsfield Hall, 13A Parkhouse Court | 685 yd | |
| Franks Pool Club | Culpitt House, 74-78 Town Centre | 883 yd | |
| The White Hart | Queensway, Hatfield | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 92 The Galleria, Comet Way | 572 yd | |
| Eli's | 70 The Galleria, Comet Way | 572 yd | |
| Hatfield Kebab and Pizza House | 52 The Common, Hatfield | 611 yd | |
| Skippers Fish & Chips | 50 The Common, Hatfield | 611 yd | |
| Peri Peri Original | 40 The Common, Hatfield | 611 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 11 Parkhouse Court, Hatfield | 821 yd | |
| Poundland | 80-84 Town Centre, Hatfield | 860 yd | |
| Iceland | 74-78 Town Centre, Hatfield | 868 yd | |
| Asda | 98 Town Centre, Hatfield | 868 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roe Hill BRIARS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 391 yd |
| Hatfield Bowls Club HATFIELD LAWN TENNIS AND BOWLING CLUB HATFIELD LAWN TENNIS AND BOWLING CLUB COLLEGE LANE | indoor bowls | 508 yd |
| Hatfield Swim Centre SWIMMING POOL SWIMMING POOL ST. ALBANS ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 518 yd |
| Bishops Hatfield Girls School WOODS AVENUE | grass pitches | 646 yd |
| St. Philip Howard Catholic Primary School WOODS AVENUE | grass pitches | 716 yd |
| University Of Hertfordshire UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE COLLEGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 769 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Hatfield) 74-78 74-78 TOWN CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 881 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 | 1,075 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 27.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.