Strawberry Field, Hatfield, AL10 8LS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding AL10 8LS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50%	53.8%	3.8%	51.0%	2.8%
Male	50%	46.2%	-3.8%	49.0%	-2.8%

Partnership Status

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	44%	36.1%	-7.9%	37.9%	-1.8%
Married: Opposite sex	40.6%	46.7%	6.1%	44.2%	2.5%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	2%	2.4%	0.4%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	9.2%	7.6%	-1.6%	9.1%	-1.5%
Widowed	4.1%	6.5%	2.4%	6.1%	0.4%

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 (88%) 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	50.3%	51%	0.7%	48.4%	2.6%
Good health	35.3%	37%	1.7%	33.6%	3.4%
Fair health	10.1%	8.2%	-1.9%	12.7%	-4.5%
Bad health	3.4%	3.5%	0.1%	4.0%	-0.5%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	1.2%	-0.9%

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	22.9%	20%	-2.9%	18.2%	1.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.6%	11%	-1.6%	9.6%	1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15%	11.7%	-3.3%	13.4%	-1.7%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	6.2%	2.8%	5.3%	0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	18.4%	13.8%	-4.6%	16.9%	-3.1%
Degree or Similar	21.8%	31%	9.2%	33.8%	-2.8%
Other	5.8%	6.2%	0.4%	2.8%	3.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	2.9%	0.9%	-2.0%	0.7%	0.2%
Indian	2.9%	2.9%	0.0%	3.1%	-0.2%
Pakistani	0%	2.3%	2.3%	2.7%	-0.4%
Other Asian	1.4%	0.6%	-0.8%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black African	1.7%	5.8%	4.1%	2.5%	3.3%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	1.0%	0.2%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	1.4%	1.2%	-0.2%	0.8%	0.4%
White	85.6%	80.5%	-5.1%	81.4%	-0.9%
Roma	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.2%	1.5%
Other	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	1.6%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 71.3% 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	84.2%	71.3%	-12.9%	83.2%	-11.9%
European Union	6.3%	14.4%	8.1%	6.1%	8.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	2.6%	2.6%	0.8%	1.8%
Africa	1.4%	6.7%	5.3%	2.7%	4.0%
Middle East and Asia	6.9%	3.5%	-3.4%	5.6%	-2.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	1.5%	0.4%	1.3%	0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	81.3%	71.1%	-10.2%	83.2%	-12.1%
10+ Years	5.2%	12%	6.8%	9.8%	2.2%
5-10 Years	4%	6.1%	2.1%	2.9%	3.2%
2-5 Years	3.2%	5%	1.8%	2.2%	2.8%
Less than 2 years	6.3%	5.8%	-0.5%	1.9%	3.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	70.3%	76.7%	-6.4%
Ireland	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
France	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Germany	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Italy	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Portugal	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Poland	2.6%	1.3%	1.3%
Romania	7.4%	0.9%	6.5%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Turkey	1.8%	0.1%	1.7%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and Western Africa	2.9%	0.3%	2.6%
South and Eastern Africa	1.8%	0.2%	1.6%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	7.1%	13.5%	-6.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.3%	37.2%	-5.9%
Christian	52.6%	46.2%	6.4%
Hindu	3.2%	1.7%	1.5%
Muslim	4.1%	6.5%	-2.4%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	8.5%	6.0%	2.5%

Safety

Is Strawberry Field Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Strawberry Field was 77.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.8% lower than the Hatfield South West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Strawberry Field has the 10th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Hatfield South West and the 156th highest crime rate of 361 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.7%.

🔎 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
£47,200

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in AL10 8LS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 6/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 6/10 (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 Strawberry Field are based on 6 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 Strawberry Field, Hatfield, AL10 8LS

Estimated Average Property Prices for AL10 8LS

Average Price
£651,929

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£651,929

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Strawberry Field

Average Price
£638,464

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£638,464

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Strawberry FieldStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Strawberry Field, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£575,000	2021-12-22	£581,501
5 Strawberry Field, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£455,000	2015-06-25	£633,267
3 Strawberry Field, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£402,000	2013-09-26	£663,705
2 Strawberry Field, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£390,000	2010-06-04	£692,708
1 Strawberry Field, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2006-03-03	£745,768

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for AL10 8LS

Employment

AL10 8LS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 8LS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	100
Retired	67
Self-Employed	34
Part-Time Employee	24
Student (economically inactive)	23
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	14
Unemployed	9
Other	7
Looking after home or family	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	41
Accommodation and food service activities	18
Education	18
Transport and storage	16
Administrative and support service activities	15
Construction	15
Human health and social work activities	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Other	8
Financial and insurance activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Manufacturing	6
Real estate activities	6
Information and communication	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4

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	2,990 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
London Colney Nursery School Alexander Road , London Colney AL2 1JG	- not rated	5,459 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
De Havilland Primary School Travellers Lane , AL10 8TQ	- not rated	557 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
De Havilland Primary School Travellers Lane , AL10 8TQ	3out of 4	557 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Five Oaks Primary and Nursery School Travellers Lane , AL10 8TQ	- not rated	557 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hazelgrove Primary School Hazel Grove , AL10 9DX	- not rated	665 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
New Briars Primary and Nursery School Hazel Grove , AL10 9DX	- not rated	665 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NL	- not rated	1,783 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NL	4out of 4	1,783 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Onslow St Audrey's School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB	3out of 4	2,030 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Onslow St Audrey's School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB	- not rated	2,030 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Onslow St Audrey's School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB	- not rated	2,030 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	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	4,681 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Links Hatfield Academy Travellers Lane , AL10 8TJ	3out of 4	706 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
University of Hertfordshire Hatfield Campus , College Lane AL10 9AB	- not rated	1,474 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Southfield School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN	3out of 4	1,708 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Links Education Support Centre 1 Hixberry Lane , St Albans AL4 0TZ	- not rated	4,948 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Links Academy 1 Hixberry Lane , AL4 0TZ	3out of 4	4,948 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marks & Spencer	Travellers Lane, Hatfield	559 yd
Marks & Spencer - 14forty - Compass	Travellers Lane, Hatfield	559 yd
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council	Jim McDonald Centre, 3 Mcdonald Court	562 yd
CH&CO Catering Ltd	Mitsubishi Eelectric UK Ltd, Travellers Lane	628 yd
Spicefield Indian Takeaway	18 High View, Hatfield	674 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Max's Kebab House	28 High View, Hatfield		674 yd
Happy Valley	1 High View, Hatfield		710 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	14 Hilltop Way, Hatfield		712 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
De Havilland Primary School TRAVELLERS LANE	grass pitches	558 yd
Hatfield Leisure Centre TRAVELLERS LANE	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts	760 yd
Hertfordshire University Angerland Common Site (Closed) South Way	grass pitches	806 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	102 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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