Hillside is in Hatfield and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL10 8HQ 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 Hillside, Hatfield, AL10 8HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL10 8HN, AL10 8HH, AL10 8HW, AL10 8EZ, AL10 8HG, AL10 8HJ, AL10 8DU, AL10 8HL, AL10 8DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around AL10 8HQ 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 8HQ, 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 Hillside 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.
Hillside 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Hillside, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2025-03-28 | £407,962 |
| 6 Hillside, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2020-02-14 | £421,413 |
| 8 Hillside, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2002-09-27 | £444,889 |
| 12 Hillside, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2001-10-29 | £598,042 |
| 6 Hillside, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £76,000 | 1996-01-31 | £484,561 |
AL10 8HQ 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 8HQ 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 | 1,340 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ludwick Nursery School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 4out of 4 | 5,142 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 | 335 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN | 3out of 4 | 619 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak View Primary and Nursery School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NW | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| De Havilland Primary School Travellers Lane , AL10 8TQ | - not rated | 1,278 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Countess Anne Church of England School School Lane , AL10 8AX | 3out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 529 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | 2out of 4 | 979 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | 2out of 4 | 3,975 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School Colney Heath Lane , AL4 0TT | 3out of 4 | 4,389 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont School Austen Way , AL4 0XB | 4out of 4 | 4,972 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 | 4,148 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 | 599 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hertfordshire Hatfield Campus , College Lane AL10 9AB | - not rated | 974 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Hatfield Academy Travellers Lane , AL10 8TJ | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN | 4out of 4 | 4,099 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Academy 1 Hixberry Lane , AL4 0TZ | 3out of 4 | 4,698 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 42 The Common, Hatfield | 533 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 46 The Common, Hatfield | 533 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 38 The Common, Hatfield | 533 yd | |
| Here Japan | 2-6 Market Place, Hatfield | 674 yd | |
| 7 Spices Biryani | 16-18 Market Place, Hatfield | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cavendish Arms | 19 Bishops Rise, Hatfield | 418 yd | |
| The White Hart | Queensway, Hatfield | 735 yd | |
| Franks Pool Club | Culpitt House, 74-78 Town Centre | 738 yd | |
| Wetherspoon | Harpsfield Hall, 13A Parkhouse Court | 841 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatfield Kebab and Pizza House | 52 The Common, Hatfield | 533 yd | |
| Skippers Fish & Chips | 50 The Common, Hatfield | 533 yd | |
| Peri Peri Original | 40 The Common, Hatfield | 533 yd | |
| Masala Hut | 34 Market Place, Hatfield | 674 yd | |
| Donner & Moore Ltd | 10 Market Place, Hatfield | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poundland | 80-84 Town Centre, Hatfield | 716 yd | |
| Iceland | 74-78 Town Centre, Hatfield | 729 yd | |
| Asda | 98 Town Centre, Hatfield | 729 yd | |
| Aldi | 11 Parkhouse Court, Hatfield | 965 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roe Hill BRIARS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 247 yd |
| Bishops Hatfield Girls School WOODS AVENUE | grass pitches | 415 yd |
| Hatfield Swim Centre SWIMMING POOL SWIMMING POOL ST. ALBANS ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 453 yd |
| St. Philip Howard Catholic Primary School WOODS AVENUE | grass pitches | 488 yd |
| Hatfield Bowls Club HATFIELD LAWN TENNIS AND BOWLING CLUB HATFIELD LAWN TENNIS AND BOWLING CLUB COLLEGE LANE | indoor bowls | 734 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Hatfield) 74-78 74-78 TOWN CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 736 yd |
| Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive | grass pitches | 873 yd |
| University Of Hertfordshire UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE COLLEGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 936 yd |
| Hatfield Leisure Centre TRAVELLERS LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,059 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 | 87.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.