Woods Avenue is in Hatfield and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL10 8QQ 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 8QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL10 8RP, AL10 8QU, AL10 8NB, AL10 8QX, AL10 9JN, AL10 8QT, AL10 8QG, AL10 8QN, AL10 8QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding AL10 8QQ, 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 | 51.3% | 53.8% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 48.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 8QQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 83.9% 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 | 43.1% | 83.9% | 40.8% | 37.9% | 46.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 11.8% | -31.3% | 44.2% | -32.4% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 5% | 1.7% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -7.4% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 2.1% | -6.3% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 43.4% | 56.7% | 13.3% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 32.5% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 8.8% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around AL10 8QQ this area, 3.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.3% | 3.2% | -12.1% | 18.2% | -15.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 3% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 6.5% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 1.2% | -3.8% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 24.8% | 56.1% | 31.3% | 16.9% | 39.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.7% | 27.2% | 0.5% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 7.9% | 2.7% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.4% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 6.6% | 6.9% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 4.6% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 5.6% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 11% | 10.1% | 2.5% | 8.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.1% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.7% |
| White | 80.5% | 54.4% | -26.1% | 81.4% | -27.0% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 4% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 62.7% 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 | 84.5% | 62.7% | -21.8% | 83.2% | -20.5% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 10.9% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 8.4% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 14.6% | 8.8% | 5.6% | 9.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.6% | 62.6% | -21.0% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 11.8% | 8.3% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 18.7% | 9.9% | 1.9% | 16.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.4% | 76.7% | -8.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| South-East Asia | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% |
| Christian | 33.8% | 46.2% | -12.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 5.8% | 1.7% | 4.1% |
| Muslim | 9.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 13.9% | 6.0% | 7.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woods Avenue was 74.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.2% lower than the Hatfield East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woods Avenue has the 8th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Hatfield East and the 164th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109 Woods Avenue, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2022-12-01 | £627,363 |
| 113 Woods Avenue, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2005-06-16 | £581,155 |
| 111 Woods Avenue, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £122,500 | 1995-02-08 | £694,883 |
AL10 8QQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 8QQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 344 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 168 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,002 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 | 686 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatfield Community Free School Briars Lane , AL10 8ES | 4out of 4 | 823 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN | 3out of 4 | 844 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak View Primary and Nursery School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NW | 3out of 4 | 849 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Countess Anne Church of England School School Lane , AL10 8AX | 3out of 4 | 1,865 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 | 904 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | 2out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School Colney Heath Lane , AL4 0TT | 3out of 4 | 4,189 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | 2out of 4 | 4,656 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chancellor's School Pine Grove , Brookmans Park AL9 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,891 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 | 4,094 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 | 628 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Hatfield Academy Travellers Lane , AL10 8TJ | - not rated | 686 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Academy 1 Hixberry Lane , AL4 0TZ | 3out of 4 | 4,536 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN | 4out of 4 | 4,787 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 | 517 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Travellers Lane, Hatfield | 564 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer - 14forty - Compass | Travellers Lane, Hatfield | 564 yd | |
| Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council | Jim McDonald Centre, 3 Mcdonald Court | 565 yd | |
| Cafe Rore | University of Hertfordshire, College Lane | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cavendish Arms | 19 Bishops Rise, Hatfield | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Valley | 1 High View, Hatfield | 466 yd | |
| Max's Kebab House | 28 High View, Hatfield | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 14 Hilltop Way, Hatfield | 556 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roe Hill BRIARS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 484 yd |
| Hatfield Leisure Centre TRAVELLERS LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 541 yd |
| De Havilland Primary School TRAVELLERS LANE | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| University Of Hertfordshire UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE COLLEGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 662 yd |
| St. Philip Howard Catholic Primary School WOODS AVENUE | grass pitches | 801 yd |
| Bishops Hatfield Girls School WOODS AVENUE | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Hatfield Bowls Club HATFIELD LAWN TENNIS AND BOWLING CLUB HATFIELD LAWN TENNIS AND BOWLING CLUB COLLEGE LANE | indoor bowls | 1,044 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.