Deerswood Avenue is in Hatfield and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL10 8SA is located in the Hatfield East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Welwyn Hatfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Deerswood Avenue, Hatfield, AL10 8SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL10 8SB, AL10 8RZ, AL10 8PP, AL10 8RL, AL10 8SG, AL10 8SD, AL10 8QR, AL10 8PW, AL10 8RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding AL10 8SA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 47% | 47.8% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 53% | 52.2% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 8SA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.8% 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 | 64.3% | 53.8% | -10.5% | 37.9% | 15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.9% | 31.5% | 8.6% | 44.2% | -12.7% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 9.5% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (87.7%) 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 | 51% | 52.3% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 37% | 35.4% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 9.3% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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% | 19.8% | 4.8% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 12.5% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 12.5% | 2.9% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.5% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 27.8% | 18.9% | -8.9% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.6% | 25.3% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 9.1% | 5.5% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.8% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 3.8% | 0.7% | -3.1% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 7.5% | 5% | -2.5% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 7.8% | 10.4% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 7.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 70.5% | 69.8% | -0.7% | 81.4% | -11.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 58.4% 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 | 72% | 58.4% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -24.8% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 23.9% | 16.4% | 6.1% | 17.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 6.4% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.8% | 7.1% | -6.7% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69% | 58.4% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -24.8% |
| 10+ Years | 10% | 13.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 8% | 9.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 6.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 11.8% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.8% | 76.7% | -18.9% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 16.5% | 0.9% | 15.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30% | 37.2% | -7.2% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Deerswood Avenue was 32.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.8% lower than the Hatfield East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Deerswood Avenue has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Hatfield East and the 73rd lowest crime rate of 361 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Deerswood Avenue, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2025-08-01 | £371,474 |
| 104 Deerswood Avenue, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-03-31 | £399,259 |
| 80 Deerswood Avenue, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £327,000 | 2023-02-24 | £331,606 |
| 56 Deerswood Avenue, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £333,000 | 2021-09-27 | £368,457 |
| 42 Deerswood Avenue, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-06-25 | £346,094 |
AL10 8SA 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 8SA 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 | 117 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 52 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Nursery School Birchway , Crawford Road AL10 0PD | 4out of 4 | 2,113 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 | 335 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| De Havilland Primary School Travellers Lane , AL10 8TQ | 3out of 4 | 335 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Oaks Primary and Nursery School Travellers Lane , AL10 8TQ | - not rated | 335 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak View Primary and Nursery School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NW | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millwards Junior Mixed School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NW | - not rated | 628 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 904 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NL | 4out of 4 | 904 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Onslow St Audrey's School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Onslow St Audrey's School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Onslow St Audrey's School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | - not rated | 1,157 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 | 4,665 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 | 3out of 4 | 185 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN | 3out of 4 | 824 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hertfordshire Hatfield Campus , College Lane AL10 9AB | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN | 4out of 4 | 4,923 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Links Education Support Centre 1 Hixberry Lane , St Albans AL4 0TZ | - not rated | 5,075 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 333 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer - 14forty - Compass | Travellers Lane, Hatfield | 333 yd | |
| Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council | Jim McDonald Centre, 3 Mcdonald Court | 644 yd | |
| Spicefield Indian Takeaway | 18 High View, Hatfield | 683 yd | |
| CH&CO Catering Ltd | Mitsubishi Eelectric UK Ltd, Travellers Lane | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cavendish Arms | 19 Bishops Rise, Hatfield | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Valley | 1 High View, Hatfield | 651 yd | |
| Max's Kebab House | 28 High View, Hatfield | 683 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 14 Hilltop Way, Hatfield | 752 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hatfield Leisure Centre TRAVELLERS LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 136 yd |
| De Havilland Primary School TRAVELLERS LANE | grass pitches | 333 yd |
| Roe Hill BRIARS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 679 yd |
| St. Philip Howard Catholic Primary School WOODS AVENUE | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| Bishops Hatfield Girls School WOODS AVENUE | grass pitches | 911 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 | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| 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 | 180 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.