Aldykes is in Hatfield and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL10 8EF 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 Aldykes, Hatfield, AL10 8EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL10 8DJ, AL10 8DG, AL10 0SE, AL10 8ED, AL10 8DH, AL10 8DP, AL10 8DL, AL10 0SA, AL10 8DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around AL10 8EF 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 8EF, 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 Aldykes 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.
Aldykes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 Aldykes, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2025-03-28 | £407,962 |
| 86 Aldykes, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £337,000 | 2025-03-25 | £338,353 |
| 14 Aldykes, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2023-08-18 | £209,934 |
| 72 Aldykes, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-05-26 | £340,340 |
| 54 Aldykes, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £221,500 | 2022-03-11 | £212,879 |
AL10 8EF 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 8EF 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 | 1,344 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ludwick Nursery School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 4out of 4 | 5,169 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 | 633 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN | 3out of 4 | 943 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak View Primary and Nursery School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NW | 3out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howe Dell Primary School The Runway , AL10 9AH | 4out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Avenue Primary School Birchwood Avenue , AL10 0PS | 3out of 4 | 1,431 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 | 832 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | 2out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | 2out of 4 | 3,898 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School Colney Heath Lane , AL4 0TT | 3out of 4 | 4,177 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont School Austen Way , AL4 0XB | 4out of 4 | 4,704 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 | 3,885 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 | 915 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hertfordshire Hatfield Campus , College Lane AL10 9AB | - not rated | 961 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Hatfield Academy Travellers Lane , AL10 8TJ | - not rated | 1,492 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN | 4out of 4 | 3,998 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Academy 1 Hixberry Lane , AL4 0TZ | 3out of 4 | 4,469 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Nero | 125 The Galleria, Comet Way | 407 yd | |
| McDonalds | 68 The Galleria, Comet Way | 417 yd | |
| Nandos | 66 The Galleria, Comet Way | 417 yd | |
| The Real China | 64 The Galleria, Comet Way | 417 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 61 The Galleria, Comet Way | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cavendish Arms | 19 Bishops Rise, Hatfield | 352 yd | |
| Wetherspoon | Harpsfield Hall, 13A Parkhouse Court | 511 yd | |
| Franks Pool Club | Culpitt House, 74-78 Town Centre | 798 yd | |
| The White Hart | Queensway, Hatfield | 864 yd | |
| The Airfield | Comet Way, Hatfield | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 92 The Galleria, Comet Way | 417 yd | |
| Eli's | 70 The Galleria, Comet Way | 417 yd | |
| Hatfield Kebab and Pizza House | 52 The Common, Hatfield | 491 yd | |
| Skippers Fish & Chips | 50 The Common, Hatfield | 491 yd | |
| Peri Peri Original | 40 The Common, Hatfield | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 11 Parkhouse Court, Hatfield | 641 yd | |
| Poundland | 80-84 Town Centre, Hatfield | 775 yd | |
| Iceland | 74-78 Town Centre, Hatfield | 780 yd | |
| Asda | 98 Town Centre, Hatfield | 780 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hatfield Swim Centre SWIMMING POOL SWIMMING POOL ST. ALBANS ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 397 yd |
| Hatfield Bowls Club HATFIELD LAWN TENNIS AND BOWLING CLUB HATFIELD LAWN TENNIS AND BOWLING CLUB COLLEGE LANE | indoor bowls | 448 yd |
| Roe Hill BRIARS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 553 yd |
| Bishops Hatfield Girls School WOODS AVENUE | grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Hatfield) 74-78 74-78 TOWN CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 796 yd |
| St. Philip Howard Catholic Primary School WOODS AVENUE | grass pitches | 810 yd |
| University Of Hertfordshire UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE COLLEGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 896 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 | 919 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 | 973 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 | 156.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.