Great North Road, Hatfield, AL9 5BW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding AL9 5BW is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population 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	46.6%	46.5%	-0.1%	51.0%	-4.5%
Male	53.4%	53.5%	0.1%	49.0%	4.5%

Partnership Status

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

In the immediate vicinity of AL9 5BW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	38.3%	30%	-8.3%	37.9%	-7.9%
Married: Opposite sex	47.5%	59.6%	12.1%	44.2%	15.4%
Separated	0.8%	1.9%	1.1%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	5%	4.2%	-0.8%	9.1%	-4.9%
Widowed	8.4%	4.2%	-4.2%	6.1%	-1.9%

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 (90.4%) 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	43.8%	55.2%	11.4%	48.4%	6.8%
Good health	42.1%	35.2%	-6.9%	33.6%	1.6%
Fair health	10%	7.7%	-2.3%	12.7%	-5.0%
Bad health	2.4%	1.9%	-0.5%	4.0%	-2.1%
Very bad health	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	1.2%	-1.2%

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 AL9 5BW this area, 6.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 53.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	9.2%	6.1%	-3.1%	18.2%	-12.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.9%	9.2%	-2.7%	9.6%	-0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.9%	9.2%	-5.7%	13.4%	-4.2%
Apprenticeship	2.3%	3.8%	1.5%	5.3%	-1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.4%	16.4%	3.0%	16.9%	-0.5%
Degree or Similar	42.1%	53.4%	11.3%	33.8%	19.6%
Other	6.1%	1.9%	-4.2%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.7%	3.9%	3.2%	0.7%	3.2%
Indian	4.1%	4.5%	0.4%	3.1%	1.4%
Pakistani	3.1%	3.9%	0.8%	2.7%	1.2%
Other Asian	1.4%	2.3%	0.9%	1.6%	0.7%
Black African	1.7%	2.9%	1.2%	2.5%	0.4%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.4%
Other Black	0%	1%	1.0%	0.5%	0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	0.6%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	1.4%	1.3%	-0.1%	0.4%	0.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	82.4%	77.8%	-4.6%	81.4%	-3.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.1%	-0.1%
Arab	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 77.9% 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	76.2%	77.9%	1.7%	83.2%	-5.3%
European Union	8.6%	8.4%	-0.2%	6.1%	2.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	5.5%	5.2%	-0.3%	2.7%	2.5%
Middle East and Asia	6.6%	5.8%	-0.8%	5.6%	0.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.4%	1.6%	-0.8%	1.3%	0.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%	0.0%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	74.5%	77.2%	2.7%	83.2%	-6.0%
10+ Years	5.2%	14.1%	8.9%	9.8%	4.3%
5-10 Years	6.6%	4.2%	-2.4%	2.9%	1.3%
2-5 Years	4.1%	1.9%	-2.2%	2.2%	-0.3%
Less than 2 years	9.7%	2.6%	-7.1%	1.9%	0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.2%	76.7%	6.5%
Ireland	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Germany	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Italy	1.9%	0.6%	1.3%
Poland	3.2%	1.3%	1.9%
Other EU countries	1.9%	1.5%	0.4%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and Western Africa	1%	0.3%	0.7%
Eastern Asia	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
South-East Asia	1%	0.2%	0.8%
No passport held	4.2%	13.5%	-9.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.1%	37.2%	-0.1%
Christian	51.9%	46.2%	5.7%
Hindu	1%	1.7%	-0.7%
Muslim	3.9%	6.5%	-2.6%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Not answered	5.8%	6.0%	-0.2%

Safety

Is Great North Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great North Road was 30.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.2% lower than the Brookmans Park and Little Heath average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Great North Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Brookmans Park and Little Heath and the 75th lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.

🔎 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. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£53,500

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in AL9 5BW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (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 Great North Road are based on 306 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 Great North Road, Hatfield, AL9 5BW

Estimated Average Property Prices for AL9 5BW

Average Price
£335,983

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£526,786

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£295,814

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Great North Road

Average Price
£673,149

Semi-Detached
£601,595

Terraced
£515,856

Detached
£1,334,715

Flats/Maisonettes
£314,447

Other
£1,230,969

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Great North Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
22 Red Lion Court Great North Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£465,000	2023-08-17	£461,771
18 Red Lion Court Great North Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£320,000	2022-08-19	£301,232
3 Red Lion Court Great North Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£310,000	2022-06-14	£294,990
9 Red Lion Court Great North Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£300,000	2022-01-17	£293,002
17 Red Lion Court Great North Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£258,500	2021-11-28	£254,796

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for AL9 5BW

Employment

AL9 5BW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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	115
Retired	63
Self-Employed	30
Part-Time Employee	28
Looking after home or family	12
Student (economically inactive)	5
Other	4
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Professional, scientific and technical activities	20
Financial and insurance activities	13
Construction	12
Education	11
Administrative and support service activities	11
Human health and social work activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Information and communication	9
Manufacturing	9
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Real estate activities	6
Other	5
Transport and storage	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2

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	741 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ludwick Nursery School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP	4out of 4	3,564 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	352 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Ryde School Pleasant Rise , AL9 5DR	3out of 4	662 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Birchwood Avenue Primary School Birchwood Avenue , AL10 0PS	3out of 4	747 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN	3out of 4	1,401 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hatfield Community Free School Briars Lane , AL10 8ES	4out of 4	1,408 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB	2out of 4	961 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NL	4out of 4	1,309 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR	2out of 4	2,766 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ridgeway Academy Herns Lane , AL7 2AF	2out of 4	5,038 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	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	1,343 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Links Hatfield Academy Travellers Lane , AL10 8TJ	- not rated	2,287 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
University of Hertfordshire Hatfield Campus , College Lane AL10 9AB	- not rated	2,648 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN	4out of 4	2,985 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Simply Fresh	Hatfield Railway Station, 79 Great North Road	405 yd
Amber Tea Room	25 Park Street, Hatfield	482 yd
Sustain Coffee	4 Salisbury Square, Hatfield	492 yd
Taste of India	33-34 Salisbury Square, Hatfield	529 yd
Pizza Palace	29 Salisbury Square, Hatfield	567 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Red Lion	88 Great North Road, Hatfield	64 yd
Hatfield Social Club	76 Great North Road, Hatfield	332 yd
The Wrestlers	89 Great North Road, Hatfield	492 yd
The Horse & Groom	21 Park Street, Hatfield	512 yd
Eight Bells	2 Park Street, Hatfield	560 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
New Dynasty / Noodle King	27 Salisbury Square, Hatfield	567 yd
TGF Pizza	15A Town Centre, Hatfield	879 yd
Hatfield Best Kebab	36 Town Centre, Hatfield	921 yd
Shamiana	14 The Arcade, Hatfield	948 yd
Point One African Restaurant	11-13 The Arcade, Hatfield	948 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Co-operative Food	39 Homestead Road, Hatfield	898 yd
Iceland	74-78 Town Centre, Hatfield	1,047 yd
Asda	98 Town Centre, Hatfield	1,047 yd
Poundland	80-84 Town Centre, Hatfield	1,048 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Pump Gyms (Hatfield) UNIT 1 UNIT 1 BEACONSFIELD CLOSE	health and fitness suite	190 yd
Countess Anne School SCHOOL LANE	grass pitches, swimming pool	382 yd
Birchwood Avenue Primary School BIRCHWOOD AVENUE	grass pitches	881 yd
Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive	grass pitches	966 yd
Birchwood Leisure Centre LONGMEAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,002 yd
Energie Fitness (Hatfield) 74-78 74-78 TOWN CENTRE	health and fitness suite	1,028 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	59.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	109.2 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	22.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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