Bishops Rise is in Hatfield and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL10 9HQ 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 9HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL10 8EA, AL10 9HJ, AL10 9HW, AL10 8HB, AL10 9HF, AL10 9HU, AL10 8HD, AL10 9HH, AL10 8HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding AL10 9HQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 46.5% | 48.8% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 53.5% | 51.2% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 9HQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.3% 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 | 65.9% | 57.3% | -8.6% | 37.9% | 19.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.4% | 34.4% | 12.0% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 3.3% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 5% | 2.5% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (87%) 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 | 54.8% | 57.5% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 29.5% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 10.2% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 9.7% | 14.1% | 4.4% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 7.9% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 11.7% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 7.3% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 33.6% | 21.1% | -12.5% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 35% | 9.4% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.7% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 5.7% | 3.9% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 5.9% | 14.1% | 8.2% | 3.1% | 11.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 70.9% | 55.7% | -15.2% | 81.4% | -25.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.1% | 4.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 53.4% 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 | 73.9% | 53.4% | -20.5% | 83.2% | -29.8% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 18.4% | 12.7% | 6.1% | 12.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 6.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.9% | 20% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 14.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.3% | 53.5% | -19.8% | 83.2% | -29.7% |
| 10+ Years | 9.1% | 11.5% | 2.4% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 5.4% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 8% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 21.5% | 14.5% | 1.9% | 19.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.6% | 76.7% | -22.1% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 10.4% | 0.9% | 9.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Southern Asia | 10.2% | 1.2% | 9.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30% | 37.2% | -7.2% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 9.3% | 1.7% | 7.6% |
| Muslim | 8.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bishops Rise was 167.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.2% lower than the Hatfield Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bishops Rise has the 15th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Hatfield Central and the 46th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Bishops Rise, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-09-08 | £373,589 |
| 27 Bishops Rise, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £297,500 | 2020-05-26 | £342,690 |
| 39 Bishops Rise, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2017-09-15 | £417,580 |
| 29 Bishops Rise, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2016-06-24 | £384,077 |
| 45 Bishops Rise, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £219,250 | 2014-09-15 | £331,025 |
AL10 9HQ 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 9HQ 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 | 123 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 55 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 51 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,737 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 | 729 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN | 3out of 4 | 933 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak View Primary and Nursery School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NW | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| De Havilland Primary School Travellers Lane , AL10 8TQ | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howe Dell Primary School The Runway , AL10 9AH | 4out of 4 | 1,479 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 | 899 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | 2out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School Colney Heath Lane , AL4 0TT | 3out of 4 | 4,001 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | 2out of 4 | 4,337 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont School Austen Way , AL4 0XB | 4out of 4 | 4,635 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 | 3,806 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 | 552 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN | 3out of 4 | 940 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Hatfield Academy Travellers Lane , AL10 8TJ | - not rated | 1,165 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Academy 1 Hixberry Lane , AL4 0TZ | 3out of 4 | 4,321 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN | 4out of 4 | 4,443 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatfield Lawn Tennis and Bowls Club | College Lane, Hatfield | 553 yd | |
| Cafe Rore | University of Hertfordshire, College Lane | 596 yd | |
| Forum Cafe Starbucks | The Forum, University of Hertfordshire | 596 yd | |
| Forum Restaurant (College Lane) | The Forum, University of Hertfordshire | 596 yd | |
| Cafe Nero | 125 The Galleria, Comet Way | 706 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cavendish Arms | 19 Bishops Rise, Hatfield | 129 yd | |
| Wetherspoon | Harpsfield Hall, 13A Parkhouse Court | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 92 The Galleria, Comet Way | 735 yd | |
| Eli's | 70 The Galleria, Comet Way | 735 yd | |
| Happy Valley | 1 High View, Hatfield | 868 yd | |
| Hatfield Kebab and Pizza House | 52 The Common, Hatfield | 891 yd | |
| Skippers Fish & Chips | 50 The Common, Hatfield | 891 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 14 Hilltop Way, Hatfield | 924 yd | |
| Aldi | 11 Parkhouse Court, Hatfield | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roe Hill BRIARS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 421 yd |
| University Of Hertfordshire UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE COLLEGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 510 yd |
| Hatfield Bowls Club HATFIELD LAWN TENNIS AND BOWLING CLUB HATFIELD LAWN TENNIS AND BOWLING CLUB COLLEGE LANE | indoor bowls | 551 yd |
| Hatfield Swim Centre SWIMMING POOL SWIMMING POOL ST. ALBANS ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 798 yd |
| Bishops Hatfield Girls School WOODS AVENUE | grass pitches | 812 yd |
| St. Philip Howard Catholic Primary School WOODS AVENUE | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Hatfield Leisure Centre TRAVELLERS LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,017 yd |
| De Havilland Primary School TRAVELLERS LANE | grass pitches | 1,064 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 228.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.