The Sidings is in Hatfield and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL10 9SP is located in the Hatfield Villages electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Welwyn Hatfield. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Sidings, Hatfield, AL10 9SP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL10 9SU, AL10 9ST, AL10 9SR, AL10 9SY, AL10 9SZ, AL10 9SS, AL10 9SW, AL10 9NP, AL10 9NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding AL10 9SP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 50.5% | 52.6% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 49.5% | 47.4% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 9SP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.8% 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 | 61.8% | 60.8% | -1.0% | 37.9% | 22.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.7% | 31.3% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -12.9% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 4.8% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (88.6%) 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 | 57.5% | 54.8% | -2.7% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 33.8% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 8.8% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 7.6% | 10.1% | 2.5% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 11.5% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 13.2% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 26.5% | 22% | -4.5% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.7% | 33.9% | 2.2% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 6.4% | 6.6% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 3.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.5% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 9.9% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 6.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 8.7% | 1.1% | -7.6% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 4% | 3.0% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 73.2% | 72.5% | -0.7% | 81.4% | -8.9% |
| Arab | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 70.4% 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 | 71.8% | 70.4% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| European Union | 11.1% | 13.9% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 8% | 1.1% | -6.9% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 12.4% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.8% | 71.5% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6.6% | 9.3% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.4% | 5.6% | -3.8% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 5.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 7.8% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 5.5% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.6% | 1.2% | 5.4% |
| South-East Asia | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 6.6% | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Sidings was 130.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.4% lower than the Hatfield Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Sidings has the 26th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Hatfield Central and the 79th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 38.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 The Sidings, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £338,000 | 2021-02-05 | £373,854 |
| 21 The Sidings, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2020-08-28 | £201,060 |
| 23 The Sidings, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2018-04-24 | £374,643 |
| 17 The Sidings, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2016-01-22 | £172,410 |
| 23 The Sidings, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2012-02-10 | £332,435 |
The percentage of student residents living in AL10 9SP 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 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| 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 | 2,156 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howe Dell Primary School The Runway , AL10 9AH | 4out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatfield Community Free School Briars Lane , AL10 8ES | 4out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak View Primary and Nursery School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NW | 3out of 4 | 1,804 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| De Havilland Primary School Travellers Lane , AL10 8TQ | - not rated | 1,820 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,627 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | 2out of 4 | 2,081 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School Colney Heath Lane , AL4 0TT | 3out of 4 | 3,304 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont School Austen Way , AL4 0XB | 4out of 4 | 3,874 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | 2out of 4 | 4,544 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 | 3,048 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Ryder Academy Drakes Drive , AL1 5AR | 3out of 4 | 5,255 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 679 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Hatfield Academy Travellers Lane , AL10 8TJ | - not rated | 1,850 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Academy 1 Hixberry Lane , AL4 0TZ | 3out of 4 | 3,602 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN | 4out of 4 | 4,599 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 | 447 yd | |
| Cafe Sport | The University Of Hertfordshire, De Haviland Campus | 516 yd | |
| Cafe Ambition | De Havilland Sports and Social Club, de Havilland Campus | 519 yd | |
| Cafe Rore | University of Hertfordshire, College Lane | 560 yd | |
| Forum Cafe Starbucks | The Forum, University of Hertfordshire | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cavendish Arms | 19 Bishops Rise, Hatfield | 704 yd | |
| Wetherspoon | Harpsfield Hall, 13A Parkhouse Court | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| EatLunch | Titan Court, 3 Bishops Square | 630 yd | |
| Subway | 92 The Galleria, Comet Way | 707 yd | |
| Eli's | 70 The Galleria, Comet Way | 707 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 3a Parkhouse Court, Hatfield | 909 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Parkhouse Court, Hatfield | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 11 Parkhouse Court, Hatfield | 909 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hatfield Bowls Club HATFIELD LAWN TENNIS AND BOWLING CLUB HATFIELD LAWN TENNIS AND BOWLING CLUB COLLEGE LANE | indoor bowls | 449 yd |
| Hertfordshire Sports Village DE HAVILLAND CAMPUS DE HAVILLAND CAMPUS MOSQUITO WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 548 yd |
| University Of Hertfordshire UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE COLLEGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 594 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Hatfield) THE LISTED HANGAR THE LISTED HANGAR MOSQUITO WAY | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,037 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 | 150.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.