Bradshaws is in Hatfield and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL10 9QR is located in the Welham Green and Hatfield South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Welwyn Hatfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bradshaws, Hatfield, AL10 9QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL10 9QS, AL10 9EG, AL10 9EE, AL10 9QT, AL10 9QW, AL10 9QP, AL10 9EF, AL10 9EQ, AL10 9EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding AL10 9QR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 52.5% | 5.3% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 52.8% | 47.5% | -5.3% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 | 55.8% | 40.4% | -15.4% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.7% | 42.9% | 13.2% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 8.2% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 4.9% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 45.8% | 57.4% | 11.6% | 48.4% | 9.0% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 32.8% | -7.3% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 6.3% | -5.3% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 16.1% | 11.4% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 18.7% | 4.6% | 9.6% | 9.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 12.2% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.1% | 17.1% | -5.0% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 34.1% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.4% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69% 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 | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 2.8% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 5.3% | 7.9% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 77.5% | 69% | -8.5% | 81.4% | -12.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 61.5% 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 | 81.3% | 61.5% | -19.8% | 83.2% | -21.7% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 19.9% | 17.8% | 6.1% | 13.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 9.1% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 7.6% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.5% | 62.1% | -16.4% | 83.2% | -21.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 19.1% | 14.9% | 9.8% | 9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 12.4% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 9.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 3.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 2.9% | -3.8% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.6% | 76.7% | -15.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 7.6% | 1.3% | 6.3% |
| Romania | 6.7% | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.6% | 37.2% | -9.6% |
| Christian | 56.5% | 46.2% | 10.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 1.3% | 6.0% | -4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bradshaws was 99.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.6% higher than the Hatfield East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bradshaws has the 12th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Hatfield East and the 123rd highest crime rate of 361 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Bradshaws, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2020-12-15 | £376,202 |
| 4 Bradshaws, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £333,000 | 2017-12-14 | £392,131 |
| 34 Bradshaws, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2009-12-18 | £331,554 |
| 12 Bradshaws, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2007-09-19 | £430,691 |
| 26 Bradshaws, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2007-01-10 | £312,480 |
AL10 9QR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in AL10 9QR 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 | 91 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 53 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 3,274 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Colney Nursery School Alexander Road , London Colney AL2 1JG | - not rated | 4,815 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelgrove Primary School Hazel Grove , AL10 9DX | - not rated | 350 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Briars Primary and Nursery School Hazel Grove , AL10 9DX | - not rated | 350 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| De Havilland Primary School Travellers Lane , AL10 8TQ | - not rated | 998 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| De Havilland Primary School Travellers Lane , AL10 8TQ | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Oaks Primary and Nursery School Travellers Lane , AL10 8TQ | - not rated | 998 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 | - not rated | 2,115 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NL | 4out of 4 | 2,115 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Onslow St Audrey's School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | 3out of 4 | 2,452 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Onslow St Audrey's School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | - not rated | 2,452 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Onslow St Audrey's School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | - not rated | 2,452 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 | 4,155 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 | 1,174 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hertfordshire Hatfield Campus , College Lane AL10 9AB | - not rated | 1,309 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN | 3out of 4 | 2,063 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Links Education Support Centre 1 Hixberry Lane , St Albans AL4 0TZ | - not rated | 4,363 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Academy 1 Hixberry Lane , AL4 0TZ | 3out of 4 | 4,363 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council | Jim McDonald Centre, 3 Mcdonald Court | 701 yd | |
| Spicefield Indian Takeaway | 18 High View, Hatfield | 732 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Travellers Lane, Hatfield | 999 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer - 14forty - Compass | Travellers Lane, Hatfield | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max's Kebab House | 28 High View, Hatfield | 732 yd | |
| Happy Valley | 1 High View, Hatfield | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 14 Hilltop Way, Hatfield | 702 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hertfordshire University Angerland Common Site (Closed) South Way | grass pitches | 386 yd |
| De Havilland Primary School TRAVELLERS LANE | grass pitches | 999 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 | 67.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.