Park Mews is in Hatfield and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL9 5EP is located in the Hatfield East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Welwyn Hatfield. This postcode has been in use since 1981-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Park Mews, Hatfield, AL9 5EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL9 5ES, AL9 5FA, AL9 5HA, AL9 5HB, AL9 5BW, AL9 5EX, AL9 5EN, AL9 5HE, AL10 8YE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around AL9 5EP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 50.3% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 46.6% | 49.7% | 3.1% | 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 | 32.3% | 28.5% | -3.8% | 37.9% | -9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.5% | 48.8% | 4.3% | 44.2% | 4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 13.4% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.2%) 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 | 48.3% | 49.1% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 36.1% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 11.6% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.9% | 11.6% | 5.7% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 6% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 12% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 5.2% | 4.0% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 13.7% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.4% | 48.6% | -3.8% | 33.8% | 14.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 92.1% | 86.7% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 5.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 80.1% 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 | 87.2% | 80.1% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 12.6% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 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 | 84.5% | 80.4% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 12.3% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 0.7% | -7.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Mews was 205.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 300.8% higher than the Brookmans Park and Little Heath average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Park Mews has the 2nd highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Brookmans Park and Little Heath and the 30th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 140.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Park Mews, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-07-18 | £462,000 |
| 7 Park Mews, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2023-02-03 | £443,099 |
| 7 Park Mews, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2020-02-14 | £357,912 |
| 5 Park Mews, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2014-12-12 | £415,213 |
| 9 Park Mews, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-06-13 | £393,475 |
AL9 5EP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 5EP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Education | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Nursery School Birchway , Crawford Road AL10 0PD | 4out of 4 | 786 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ludwick Nursery School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 4out of 4 | 3,696 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 | 235 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ryde School Pleasant Rise , AL9 5DR | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Avenue Primary School Birchwood Avenue , AL10 0PS | 3out of 4 | 808 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatfield Community Free School Briars Lane , AL10 8ES | 4out of 4 | 1,306 yd | Free schools | 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 | 825 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NL | 4out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | 2out of 4 | 2,913 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Academy Herns Lane , AL7 2AF | 2out of 4 | 5,159 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chancellor's School Pine Grove , Brookmans Park AL9 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,338 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 | 1,221 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Hatfield Academy Travellers Lane , AL10 8TJ | - not rated | 2,150 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hertfordshire Hatfield Campus , College Lane AL10 9AB | - not rated | 2,553 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN | 4out of 4 | 3,131 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simply Fresh | Hatfield Railway Station, 79 Great North Road | 262 yd | |
| Amber Tea Room | 25 Park Street, Hatfield | 338 yd | |
| Sustain Coffee | 4 Salisbury Square, Hatfield | 345 yd | |
| Taste of India | 33-34 Salisbury Square, Hatfield | 382 yd | |
| Pizza Palace | 29 Salisbury Square, Hatfield | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | 88 Great North Road, Hatfield | 86 yd | |
| Hatfield Social Club | 76 Great North Road, Hatfield | 185 yd | |
| The Horse & Groom | 21 Park Street, Hatfield | 366 yd | |
| Eight Bells | 2 Park Street, Hatfield | 415 yd | |
| The Wrestlers | 89 Great North Road, Hatfield | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Dynasty / Noodle King | 27 Salisbury Square, Hatfield | 419 yd | |
| TGF Pizza | 15A Town Centre, Hatfield | 820 yd | |
| Hatfield Best Kebab | 36 Town Centre, Hatfield | 878 yd | |
| Shamiana | 14 The Arcade, Hatfield | 886 yd | |
| Point One African Restaurant | 11-13 The Arcade, Hatfield | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 39 Homestead Road, Hatfield | 990 yd | |
| Poundland | 80-84 Town Centre, Hatfield | 997 yd | |
| Iceland | 74-78 Town Centre, Hatfield | 999 yd | |
| Asda | 98 Town Centre, Hatfield | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pump Gyms (Hatfield) UNIT 1 UNIT 1 BEACONSFIELD CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 184 yd |
| Countess Anne School SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 308 yd |
| Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Birchwood Avenue Primary School BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 944 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Hatfield) 74-78 74-78 TOWN CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 978 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 | 56.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.