Woods Avenue is in Hatfield and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL10 8NB 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 Woods Avenue, Hatfield, AL10 8NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL10 8QQ, AL10 8RP, AL10 9JG, AL10 9UR, AL10 9JN, AL10 8QU, AL10 9JB, AL10 8QX, AL10 9UQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding AL10 8NB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 47.4% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 50% | 52.6% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 | 39.1% | 38.5% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 48.5% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 6.8% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 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 (86.5%) 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 | 48.1% | 52.4% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 41% | 34.1% | -6.9% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 10.7% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.9% | 15.3% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 8% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 9.2% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.4% | 14.4% | -6.0% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.4% | 46.5% | 12.1% | 33.8% | 12.7% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.1% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.8% 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 | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 10.9% | 10% | -0.9% | 3.1% | 6.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 7.1% | 3.1% | -4.0% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 6.5% | 4.4% | -2.1% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 66.5% | 67.8% | 1.3% | 81.4% | -13.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 64.1% 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 | 66.5% | 64.1% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 15% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.5% | 14.1% | -2.4% | 5.6% | 8.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.5% | 63.8% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| 10+ Years | 14.3% | 17.2% | 2.9% | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.1% | 6.8% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 7.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.8% | 76.7% | -8.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 6.8% | 0.9% | 5.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 4.8% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 9.4% | 1.7% | 7.7% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woods Avenue was 83.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.9% lower than the Hatfield Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woods Avenue has the 18th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Hatfield Central and the 148th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 23 Chantry Court Woods Avenue, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2018-08-14 | £179,175 |
AL10 8NB 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 8NB 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 | 178 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Other | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Nursery School Birchway , Crawford Road AL10 0PD | 4out of 4 | 1,989 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Havilland Primary School Travellers Lane , AL10 8TQ | - not rated | 779 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatfield Community Free School Briars Lane , AL10 8ES | 4out of 4 | 831 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN | 3out of 4 | 889 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak View Primary and Nursery School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NW | 3out of 4 | 912 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Countess Anne Church of England School School Lane , AL10 8AX | 3out of 4 | 1,889 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 | 931 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | 2out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School Colney Heath Lane , AL4 0TT | 3out of 4 | 4,108 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | 2out of 4 | 4,635 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont School Austen Way , AL4 0XB | 4out of 4 | 4,831 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 | 4,001 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 | 541 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Hatfield Academy Travellers Lane , AL10 8TJ | - not rated | 785 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Academy 1 Hixberry Lane , AL4 0TZ | 3out of 4 | 4,451 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN | 4out of 4 | 4,760 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spicefield Indian Takeaway | 18 High View, Hatfield | 543 yd | |
| Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council | Jim McDonald Centre, 3 Mcdonald Court | 608 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Travellers Lane, Hatfield | 654 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer - 14forty - Compass | Travellers Lane, Hatfield | 654 yd | |
| Cafe Rore | University of Hertfordshire, College Lane | 659 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cavendish Arms | 19 Bishops Rise, Hatfield | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Valley | 1 High View, Hatfield | 491 yd | |
| Max's Kebab House | 28 High View, Hatfield | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 14 Hilltop Way, Hatfield | 569 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roe Hill BRIARS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 478 yd |
| University Of Hertfordshire UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE COLLEGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 568 yd |
| Hatfield Leisure Centre TRAVELLERS LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 641 yd |
| De Havilland Primary School TRAVELLERS LANE | grass pitches | 655 yd |
| St. Philip Howard Catholic Primary School WOODS AVENUE | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Bishops Hatfield Girls School WOODS AVENUE | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| Hatfield Bowls Club HATFIELD LAWN TENNIS AND BOWLING CLUB HATFIELD LAWN TENNIS AND BOWLING CLUB COLLEGE LANE | indoor bowls | 952 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 38.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 58.94 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 58.94 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.93 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.