Eagle Way is in Hatfield and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL10 8RD 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 Eagle Way, Hatfield, AL10 8RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL10 8RF, AL10 8RE, AL10 8JW, AL10 8JR, AL10 8QY, AL10 8RA, AL10 8RG, AL10 8QZ, AL10 8RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding AL10 8RD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 49.2% | 47.9% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 50.8% | 52.1% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 8RD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.1% 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 | 61.5% | 56.1% | -5.4% | 37.9% | 18.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.4% | 30.2% | 6.8% | 44.2% | -14.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 6.2% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5.2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.9% | 50.4% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 32% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 12% | 13.5% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 19.1% | 16.7% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 9.2% | 0.3% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 7.8% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 31.1% | 25.8% | -5.3% | 16.9% | 8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 30.4% | 12.2% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 10.5% | 4.6% | -5.9% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.5% | 4.7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 3.3% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 8.8% | 10.8% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 8.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 65.2% | 53% | -12.2% | 81.4% | -28.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 2.4% | 4.4% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 54.3% 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 | 68.9% | 54.3% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 17.4% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 9.6% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.8% | 12.4% | -1.4% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.8% | 54.4% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -28.8% |
| 10+ Years | 9.8% | 19.6% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.7% | 11.6% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 8.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 7.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 6.6% | -2.7% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56% | 76.7% | -20.7% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 6.9% | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.8% | 37.2% | -11.4% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Buddhist | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eagle Way was 126.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.5% higher than the Hatfield East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Eagle Way has the 6th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Hatfield East and the 81st highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Eagle Way, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £313,500 | 2019-10-04 | £359,054 |
| 1 Eagle Way, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2016-10-14 | £376,720 |
| 3 Eagle Way, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2006-06-02 | £397,546 |
| 1 Eagle Way, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2003-11-21 | £387,484 |
| 15 Eagle Way, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2001-09-17 | £336,875 |
AL10 8RD 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 8RD 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 | 91 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 68 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 40 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Nursery School Birchway , Crawford Road AL10 0PD | 4out of 4 | 2,265 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 | 415 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak View Primary and Nursery School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NW | 3out of 4 | 954 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatfield Community Free School Briars Lane , AL10 8ES | 4out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School Dellsome Lane , North Mymms AL9 7NE | 3out of 4 | 1,939 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,107 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | 2out of 4 | 1,476 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School Colney Heath Lane , AL4 0TT | 3out of 4 | 4,250 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chancellor's School Pine Grove , Brookmans Park AL9 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,628 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | 2out of 4 | 4,926 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,220 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Links Hatfield Academy Travellers Lane , AL10 8TJ | - not rated | 477 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hertfordshire Hatfield Campus , College Lane AL10 9AB | - not rated | 778 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Academy 1 Hixberry Lane , AL4 0TZ | 3out of 4 | 4,611 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN | 4out of 4 | 5,066 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Travellers Lane, Hatfield | 281 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer - 14forty - Compass | Travellers Lane, Hatfield | 281 yd | |
| Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council | Jim McDonald Centre, 3 Mcdonald Court | 303 yd | |
| Spicefield Indian Takeaway | 18 High View, Hatfield | 315 yd | |
| Cafe Rore | University of Hertfordshire, College Lane | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cavendish Arms | 19 Bishops Rise, Hatfield | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Valley | 1 High View, Hatfield | 279 yd | |
| Max's Kebab House | 28 High View, Hatfield | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 14 Hilltop Way, Hatfield | 381 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| De Havilland Primary School TRAVELLERS LANE | grass pitches | 282 yd |
| Hatfield Leisure Centre TRAVELLERS LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 368 yd |
| Roe Hill BRIARS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 765 yd |
| University Of Hertfordshire UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE COLLEGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 839 yd |
| St. Philip Howard Catholic Primary School WOODS AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,002 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.