Travellers Lane is in Hatfield and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL10 8SE 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 Travellers Lane, Hatfield, AL10 8SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL10 8PT, AL10 8PS, AL10 8PN, AL10 8PU, AL10 8QF, AL10 8SF, AL10 8QE, AL10 8PD, AL10 8NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding AL10 8SE has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 48.2% | 49% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 51.8% | 51% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 8SE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% 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 | 57.9% | 42.3% | -15.6% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 36.5% | 4.9% | 44.2% | -7.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 11.1% | 6.0% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 5.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 54% | 59% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 10.6% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 27.2% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 11.2% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.4% | 21.8% | 5.4% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 14.2% | 1.7% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 9.9% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 30.7% | 15.8% | -14.9% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 28.7% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 9.3% | 4.6% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.8% 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 | 4.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 5.8% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 9.3% | 7.6% | -1.7% | 2.5% | 5.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 66.7% | 68.8% | 2.1% | 81.4% | -12.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1% | 5% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 58% 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 | 72.7% | 58% | -14.7% | 83.2% | -25.2% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 20.9% | 14.3% | 6.1% | 14.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 6.5% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.1% | 10.4% | 0.3% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.7% | 58.3% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 13.9% | 7.6% | 9.8% | 4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.1% | 7.6% | -2.5% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 11% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 8.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 9.2% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.8% | 76.7% | -19.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 12.1% | 0.9% | 11.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.5% | 37.2% | -15.7% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Travellers Lane was 139.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.2% higher than the Hatfield East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Travellers Lane has the 5th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Hatfield East and the 69th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Travellers Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £279,000 | 2019-05-17 | £323,240 |
| 5 Travellers Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2016-03-31 | £240,083 |
| 1 Travellers Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2009-08-21 | £358,692 |
| 3 Travellers Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2009-07-24 | £318,310 |
| 5 Travellers Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2008-07-11 | £333,667 |
The percentage of student residents living in AL10 8SE 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Nursery School Birchway , Crawford Road AL10 0PD | 4out of 4 | 1,776 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ludwick Nursery School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 4out of 4 | 5,427 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak View Primary and Nursery School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NW | 3out of 4 | 421 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN | 3out of 4 | 464 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatfield Community Free School Briars Lane , AL10 8ES | 4out of 4 | 592 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De Havilland Primary School Travellers Lane , AL10 8TQ | - not rated | 664 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Countess Anne Church of England School School Lane , AL10 8AX | 3out of 4 | 1,513 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 | 579 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | 2out of 4 | 932 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | 2out of 4 | 4,434 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School Colney Heath Lane , AL4 0TT | 3out of 4 | 4,621 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chancellor's School Pine Grove , Brookmans Park AL9 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,680 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 | 4,501 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 | 523 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Hatfield Academy Travellers Lane , AL10 8TJ | - not rated | 552 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hertfordshire Hatfield Campus , College Lane AL10 9AB | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN | 4out of 4 | 4,589 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Academy 1 Hixberry Lane , AL4 0TZ | 3out of 4 | 4,963 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Travellers Lane, Hatfield | 609 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer - 14forty - Compass | Travellers Lane, Hatfield | 609 yd | |
| Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council | Jim McDonald Centre, 3 Mcdonald Court | 847 yd | |
| Spicefield Indian Takeaway | 18 High View, Hatfield | 852 yd | |
| Breaks Manor Youth Centre | Breaks Manor, Link Drive | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cavendish Arms | 19 Bishops Rise, Hatfield | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Valley | 1 High View, Hatfield | 808 yd | |
| Max's Kebab House | 28 High View, Hatfield | 852 yd | |
| Masala Hut | 34 Market Place, Hatfield | 1,092 yd | |
| Donner & Moore Ltd | 10 Market Place, Hatfield | 1,092 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 21 Market Place, Hatfield | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 14 Hilltop Way, Hatfield | 911 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hatfield Leisure Centre TRAVELLERS LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 424 yd |
| Roe Hill BRIARS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 425 yd |
| St. Philip Howard Catholic Primary School WOODS AVENUE | grass pitches | 477 yd |
| De Havilland Primary School TRAVELLERS LANE | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| Bishops Hatfield Girls School WOODS AVENUE | grass pitches | 624 yd |
| Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Hatfield Swim Centre SWIMMING POOL SWIMMING POOL ST. ALBANS ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,071 yd |
| University Of Hertfordshire UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE COLLEGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,074 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 | 114.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.