Holme Road, Hatfield, AL10 9LF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around AL10 9LF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.8%	51.9%	0.1%	51.0%	0.9%
Male	48.2%	48.1%	-0.1%	49.0%	-0.9%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	31.5%	34.4%	2.9%	37.9%	-3.5%
Married: Opposite sex	53.3%	50.2%	-3.1%	44.2%	6.0%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	3.3%	2.5%	-0.8%	2.2%	0.3%
Divorced	7.8%	7%	-0.8%	9.1%	-2.1%
Widowed	4.1%	5.6%	1.5%	6.1%	-0.5%

Health

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 (89.6%) 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	60.8%	47.1%	-13.7%	48.4%	-1.3%
Good health	30.5%	42.5%	12.0%	33.6%	8.9%
Fair health	7.3%	8.6%	1.3%	12.7%	-4.1%
Bad health	1.1%	1.4%	0.3%	4.0%	-2.6%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around AL10 9LF this area, 8.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	11.1%	8.8%	-2.3%	18.2%	-9.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.4%	8.8%	-5.6%	9.6%	-0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.3%	14%	-5.3%	13.4%	0.6%
Apprenticeship	4.4%	5.6%	1.2%	5.3%	0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13%	22.1%	9.1%	16.9%	5.2%
Degree or Similar	31.5%	37.9%	6.4%	33.8%	4.1%
Other	6.3%	2.8%	-3.5%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	2.3%	2.3%	0.7%	1.6%
Indian	5.3%	4%	-1.3%	3.1%	0.9%
Other Asian	2%	3.4%	1.4%	1.6%	1.8%
Black African	2.8%	3.4%	0.6%	2.5%	0.9%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	2.3%	1.7%	1.0%	1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1.7%	1.4%	0.8%	0.9%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.1%	1.7%	0.6%	0.9%	0.8%
Mixed Other	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	86.8%	77.9%	-8.9%	81.4%	-3.5%
Roma	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
Other	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 78.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.2%	78.2%	-10.0%	83.2%	-5.0%
European Union	3.6%	11.5%	7.9%	6.1%	5.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	2.8%	1.1%	-1.7%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	4.5%	7.2%	2.7%	5.6%	1.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	1.4%	0.8%	1.3%	0.1%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	86%	78.4%	-7.6%	83.2%	-4.8%
10+ Years	3.1%	12.9%	9.8%	9.8%	3.1%
5-10 Years	0.8%	4%	3.2%	2.9%	1.1%
2-5 Years	3.1%	2.9%	-0.2%	2.2%	0.7%
Less than 2 years	7%	1.7%	-5.3%	1.9%	-0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.4%	76.7%	1.7%
Ireland	2.6%	0.6%	2.0%
Germany	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	2.6%	1.3%	1.3%
Romania	2%	0.9%	1.1%
Other EU countries	3.7%	1.5%	2.2%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
Southern Asia	1.1%	1.2%	-0.1%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	6%	13.5%	-7.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31%	37.2%	-6.2%
Christian	57.5%	46.2%	11.3%
Hindu	4.3%	1.7%	2.6%
Jewish	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Muslim	2%	6.5%	-4.5%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4%	6.0%	-2.0%

Safety

Is Holme Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holme Road was 101.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.3% lower than the Hatfield Villages average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Holme Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Hatfield Villages and the 112th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£59,900

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in AL10 9LF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Holme Road are based on 107 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Welwyn Hatfield.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Holme Road, Hatfield, AL10 9LF

Estimated Average Property Prices for AL10 9LF

Average Price
£467,792

Semi-Detached
£461,839

Terraced
£546,049

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£496,684

Estimated Average Property Prices for Holme Road

Average Price
£465,795

Semi-Detached
£465,351

Terraced
£467,613

Detached
£437,843

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£495,142

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Holme Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
36 Holme Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2021-02-18	£443,951
18 Holme Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£380,000	2020-11-27	£417,124
22 Holme Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£385,000	2019-03-19	£450,820
48 Holme Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building	£490,000	2018-04-12	£495,142
16 Holme Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£363,000	2016-06-17	£437,349

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for AL10 9LF

Employment

AL10 9LF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

AL10 9LF 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	122
Retired	45
Self-Employed	37
Part-Time Employee	31
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	12
Student (economically inactive)	12
Looking after home or family	11
Other	8
Unemployed	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	52
Education	23
Construction	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	18
Human health and social work activities	17
Information and communication	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Manufacturing	14
Transport and storage	11
Administrative and support service activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Other	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Birchwood Nursery School Birchway , Crawford Road AL10 0PD	4out of 4	1,059 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ludwick Nursery School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP	4out of 4	3,965 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Green Lanes Primary School Green Lanes , AL10 9JY	3out of 4	334 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Birchwood Avenue Primary School Birchwood Avenue , AL10 0PS	3out of 4	1,021 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Howe Dell Primary School The Runway , AL10 9AH	4out of 4	1,075 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Countess Anne Church of England School School Lane , AL10 8AX	3out of 4	1,779 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Ryde School Pleasant Rise , AL9 5DR	3out of 4	1,901 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NL	4out of 4	2,018 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB	2out of 4	2,097 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR	2out of 4	2,389 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School Colney Heath Lane , AL4 0TT	3out of 4	5,037 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Beaumont School Austen Way , AL4 0XB	4out of 4	5,187 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oaklands College Oaklands Campus , Hatfield Road AL4 0JA	- not rated	4,466 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Southfield School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN	3out of 4	2,122 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN	4out of 4	2,421 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
University of Hertfordshire Hatfield Campus , College Lane AL10 9AB	- not rated	2,593 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Links Hatfield Academy Travellers Lane , AL10 8TJ	- not rated	3,045 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Links Academy 1 Hixberry Lane , AL4 0TZ	3out of 4	5,224 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gather & Gather	Building 4000, Mosquito Way	473 yd
Bebo	Computer Centre UK Ltd, Hatfield Avenue	607 yd
Computacenter	Computer Centre UK Ltd, Hatfield Avenue	607 yd
Birchwood Cafe	14 Birchwood Avenue, Hatfield	658 yd
Angel Hill Food Co	Units 1-2, Trident Place	748 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Airfield	Comet Way, Hatfield		727 yd
The Hopfields	Homestead Road, Hatfield		856 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Loon Che Chinese Take Away	6 Manor Parade, Hatfield		286 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Ocado Operating Ltd	Gypsy Moth Avenue, Hatfield		799 yd
The Co-operative Food	39 Homestead Road, Hatfield		873 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
De Havilland Grange CORNFLOWER WAY	grass pitches	475 yd
Birchwood Avenue Primary School BIRCHWOOD AVENUE	grass pitches	886 yd
Birchwood Leisure Centre LONGMEAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,051 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	58.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	130.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of AL10 9LF