Church Street is in Hatfield and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL9 5AR is located in the Hatfield East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Welwyn Hatfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Street, Hatfield, AL9 5AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL9 5AW, AL9 5AS, AL9 5HX, AL9 5HY, AL9 5AN, AL9 5HZ, AL9 5AH, AL9 5JE, AL9 5AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around AL9 5AR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 51.7% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 46.5% | 48.3% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 34% | 39.7% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.6% | 31.6% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -12.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 13.5% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 16% | 10.1% | -5.9% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
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 | 51.2% | 48.5% | -2.7% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 32% | 4.9% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 10.9% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 8.3% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 51.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.2% | 11.8% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 5.5% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 8.4% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 13.9% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.4% | 51.7% | 1.3% | 33.8% | 17.9% |
| Other | 2.9% | 5.5% | 2.6% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.5% | 90.2% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 8.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 84.6% 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 | 89.5% | 84.6% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 8.3% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 84.6% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 8.6% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.8% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Street was 76.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.3% higher than the Brookmans Park and Little Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Street has the 15th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Brookmans Park and Little Heath and the 160th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Church Street, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2020-10-21 | £466,235 |
| 11 Church Street, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2011-11-18 | £330,606 |
| 13 Church Street, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2011-09-30 | £392,916 |
| 11 Church Street, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £129,950 | 2000-08-16 | £458,028 |
| 9 Church Street, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £74,000 | 1998-02-24 | £368,527 |
AL9 5AR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
AL9 5AR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Nursery School Birchway , Crawford Road AL10 0PD | 4out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ludwick Nursery School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 4out of 4 | 4,206 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Countess Anne Church of England School School Lane , AL10 8AX | 3out of 4 | 545 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak View Primary and Nursery School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NW | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN | 3out of 4 | 952 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatfield Community Free School Briars Lane , AL10 8ES | 4out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Avenue Primary School Birchwood Avenue , AL10 0PS | 3out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | 2out of 4 | 491 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NL | 4out of 4 | 956 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | 2out of 4 | 3,533 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chancellor's School Pine Grove , Brookmans Park AL9 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,732 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Hatfield Academy Travellers Lane , AL10 8TJ | - not rated | 1,668 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hertfordshire Hatfield Campus , College Lane AL10 9AB | - not rated | 2,339 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN | 4out of 4 | 3,755 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Palace Restaurant | Hatfield Park, Great North Road | 118 yd | |
| Pizza Palace | 29 Salisbury Square, Hatfield | 240 yd | |
| Taste of India | 33-34 Salisbury Square, Hatfield | 286 yd | |
| Amber Tea Room | 25 Park Street, Hatfield | 289 yd | |
| Sustain Coffee | 4 Salisbury Square, Hatfield | 290 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eight Bells | 2 Park Street, Hatfield | 212 yd | |
| The Horse & Groom | 21 Park Street, Hatfield | 260 yd | |
| Hatfield Social Club | 76 Great North Road, Hatfield | 446 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 88 Great North Road, Hatfield | 711 yd | |
| The White Hart | Queensway, Hatfield | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Dynasty / Noodle King | 27 Salisbury Square, Hatfield | 240 yd | |
| TGF Pizza | 15A Town Centre, Hatfield | 966 yd | |
| Shamiana | 14 The Arcade, Hatfield | 1,002 yd | |
| Point One African Restaurant | 11-13 The Arcade, Hatfield | 1,002 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 21 Market Place, Hatfield | 1,049 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive | grass pitches | 596 yd |
| Countess Anne School SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 664 yd |
| Pump Gyms (Hatfield) UNIT 1 UNIT 1 BEACONSFIELD CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 743 yd |
| St. Philip Howard Catholic Primary School WOODS AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,034 yd |
| Bishops Hatfield Girls School WOODS AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,053 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 44.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 44.4% |
| 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 | 54 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.82 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.82 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.