Elm Drive is in Hatfield and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL10 8NU 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 Elm Drive, Hatfield, AL10 8NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL10 8NR, AL10 8NT, AL10 8EX, AL10 8NX, AL10 8PA, AL10 8NP, AL10 8NY, AL10 8NZ, AL10 8EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around AL10 8NU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 50.5% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 46.5% | 49.5% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 8NU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.1% 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 | 39.9% | 43.1% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 41.3% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 8% | 7.5% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 8.1% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 43.8% | 49.3% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 41.1% | 35.9% | -5.2% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 10% | 12.4% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2.2% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 15.6% | 21.7% | 6.1% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 8.9% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 12.2% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 4.3% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 14.4% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 35.5% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 1.7% |
| Other | 8% | 3.1% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
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 | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 13.1% | 8.0% | 3.1% | 10.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 2.2% | -2.3% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 77.6% | 67.8% | -9.8% | 81.4% | -13.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 65.6% 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 | 76.1% | 65.6% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -17.6% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 13.6% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 4.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.5% | 12.6% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 7.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.9% | 65.6% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -17.6% |
| 10+ Years | 8.5% | 13.1% | 4.6% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.5% | 7.7% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 11.1% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.8% | 76.7% | -16.9% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 7.3% | 0.9% | 6.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 8.2% | 1.2% | 7.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.4% | 37.2% | -9.8% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Hindu | 9% | 1.7% | 7.3% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elm Drive was 23.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.6% lower than the Hatfield Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elm Drive has the 4th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Hatfield Central and the 49th lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.3%.

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 Elm Drive, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-12-22 | £435,217 |
| 6 Elm Drive, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2021-06-29 | £359,802 |
| 32 Elm Drive, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £451,000 | 2021-03-03 | £501,612 |
| 22 Elm Drive, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £349,950 | 2019-12-17 | £403,168 |
| 2 Elm Drive, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2018-08-24 | £464,501 |
AL10 8NU 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 8NU 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 24 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Nursery School Birchway , Crawford Road AL10 0PD | 4out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ludwick Nursery School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 4out of 4 | 5,139 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 | 218 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN | 3out of 4 | 322 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak View Primary and Nursery School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NW | 3out of 4 | 449 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| De Havilland Primary School Travellers Lane , AL10 8TQ | - not rated | 1,049 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Countess Anne Church of England School School Lane , AL10 8AX | 3out of 4 | 1,259 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 | 307 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | 2out of 4 | 765 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | 2out of 4 | 4,077 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School Colney Heath Lane , AL4 0TT | 3out of 4 | 4,611 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chancellor's School Pine Grove , Brookmans Park AL9 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,016 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 | 4,413 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 | 329 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Hatfield Academy Travellers Lane , AL10 8TJ | - not rated | 942 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hertfordshire Hatfield Campus , College Lane AL10 9AB | - not rated | 1,091 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN | 4out of 4 | 4,223 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Academy 1 Hixberry Lane , AL4 0TZ | 3out of 4 | 4,933 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPARKS Community Cafe | Queensway House, Queensway | 685 yd | |
| Breaks Manor Youth Centre | Breaks Manor, Link Drive | 687 yd | |
| Here Japan | 2-6 Market Place, Hatfield | 723 yd | |
| 7 Spices Biryani | 16-18 Market Place, Hatfield | 723 yd | |
| Agogos | 8 Market Place, Hatfield | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cavendish Arms | 19 Bishops Rise, Hatfield | 664 yd | |
| The White Hart | Queensway, Hatfield | 746 yd | |
| Franks Pool Club | Culpitt House, 74-78 Town Centre | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masala Hut | 34 Market Place, Hatfield | 723 yd | |
| Donner & Moore Ltd | 10 Market Place, Hatfield | 723 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 21 Market Place, Hatfield | 724 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 31 Market Place, Hatfield | 724 yd | |
| Hatfield Kebab and Pizza House | 52 The Common, Hatfield | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poundland | 80-84 Town Centre, Hatfield | 804 yd | |
| Iceland | 74-78 Town Centre, Hatfield | 821 yd | |
| Asda | 98 Town Centre, Hatfield | 821 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roe Hill BRIARS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 193 yd |
| St. Philip Howard Catholic Primary School WOODS AVENUE | grass pitches | 219 yd |
| Bishops Hatfield Girls School WOODS AVENUE | grass pitches | 276 yd |
| Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive | grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Hatfield Swim Centre SWIMMING POOL SWIMMING POOL ST. ALBANS ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 686 yd |
| Hatfield Leisure Centre TRAVELLERS LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 813 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Hatfield) 74-78 74-78 TOWN CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 819 yd |
| De Havilland Primary School TRAVELLERS LANE | grass pitches | 981 yd |
| Hatfield Bowls Club HATFIELD LAWN TENNIS AND BOWLING CLUB HATFIELD LAWN TENNIS AND BOWLING CLUB COLLEGE LANE | indoor bowls | 1,042 yd |
| University Of Hertfordshire UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE COLLEGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,079 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 | 78.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.