Bishops Rise is in Hatfield and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL10 9HH 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 Bishops Rise, Hatfield, AL10 9HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL10 9HJ, AL10 9JB, AL10 9JE, AL10 9JG, AL10 8HA, AL10 9HQ, AL10 8HB, AL10 9UP, AL10 9UR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding AL10 9HH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 45.8% | 49.2% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 54.2% | 50.8% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 9HH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.6% 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 | 63.1% | 54.6% | -8.5% | 37.9% | 16.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.8% | 31.4% | 4.6% | 44.2% | -12.8% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 8.1% | 3.8% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 57.3% | 55.9% | -1.4% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 27.6% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 12.5% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 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 | 14.4% | 18.6% | 4.2% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 8.1% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 12.4% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 31.3% | 22.1% | -9.2% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.2% | 31.3% | 14.1% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 8.6% | 3.8% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.3% 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 | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 4% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 8% | 9.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 6.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 75% | 67.3% | -7.7% | 81.4% | -14.1% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 63.8% 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 | 77.4% | 63.8% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 14% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 8.6% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8% | 10.5% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.1% | 63.8% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 15.3% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 6.5% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 8.4% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.3% | 76.7% | -13.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Romania | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.3% | 37.2% | -2.9% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 10% | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bishops Rise was 80.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.8% lower than the Hatfield East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bishops Rise has the 10th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Hatfield East and the 150th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Bishops Rise, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-03-31 | £401,606 |
| 20 Bishops Rise, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-03-14 | £347,150 |
| 72 Bishops Rise, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2022-09-23 | £409,679 |
| 50 Bishops Rise, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £428,000 | 2022-04-29 | £430,581 |
| 74 Bishops Rise, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2021-09-27 | £422,613 |
The percentage of student residents living in AL10 9HH 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 | 106 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 62 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,807 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 | 725 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN | 3out of 4 | 880 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak View Primary and Nursery School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NW | 3out of 4 | 957 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| De Havilland Primary School Travellers Lane , AL10 8TQ | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howe Dell Primary School The Runway , AL10 9AH | 4out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 872 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | 2out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School Colney Heath Lane , AL4 0TT | 3out of 4 | 4,050 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | 2out of 4 | 4,430 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont School Austen Way , AL4 0XB | 4out of 4 | 4,715 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 | 3,886 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 | 526 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Hatfield Academy Travellers Lane , AL10 8TJ | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Academy 1 Hixberry Lane , AL4 0TZ | 3out of 4 | 4,378 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN | 4out of 4 | 4,544 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Rore | University of Hertfordshire, College Lane | 602 yd | |
| Forum Cafe Starbucks | The Forum, University of Hertfordshire | 602 yd | |
| Forum Restaurant (College Lane) | The Forum, University of Hertfordshire | 602 yd | |
| Hatfield Lawn Tennis and Bowls Club | College Lane, Hatfield | 698 yd | |
| Spicefield Indian Takeaway | 18 High View, Hatfield | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cavendish Arms | 19 Bishops Rise, Hatfield | 278 yd | |
| Wetherspoon | Harpsfield Hall, 13A Parkhouse Court | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Valley | 1 High View, Hatfield | 735 yd | |
| Max's Kebab House | 28 High View, Hatfield | 786 yd | |
| Subway | 92 The Galleria, Comet Way | 883 yd | |
| Eli's | 70 The Galleria, Comet Way | 883 yd | |
| Hatfield Kebab and Pizza House | 52 The Common, Hatfield | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 14 Hilltop Way, Hatfield | 799 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roe Hill BRIARS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 379 yd |
| University Of Hertfordshire UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE COLLEGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 509 yd |
| Hatfield Bowls Club HATFIELD LAWN TENNIS AND BOWLING CLUB HATFIELD LAWN TENNIS AND BOWLING CLUB COLLEGE LANE | indoor bowls | 697 yd |
| St. Philip Howard Catholic Primary School WOODS AVENUE | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| Bishops Hatfield Girls School WOODS AVENUE | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| Hatfield Leisure Centre TRAVELLERS LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 873 yd |
| Hatfield Swim Centre SWIMMING POOL SWIMMING POOL ST. ALBANS ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 888 yd |
| De Havilland Primary School TRAVELLERS LANE | grass pitches | 915 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 | 181.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.