Great North Road is in Hatfield and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL9 5FA is located in the Hatfield East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Welwyn Hatfield. This postcode has been in use since 2017-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Great North Road, Hatfield, AL9 5FA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL9 5ES, AL9 5EP, AL9 5HB, AL10 8AU, AL10 8BB, AL9 5HE, AL9 5HA, AL10 8HU, AL9 5EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding AL9 5FA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents 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 | 41.6% | 49.8% | 8.2% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 58.4% | 50.2% | -8.2% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 AL9 5FA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.4% 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 | 50.5% | 46.4% | -4.1% | 37.9% | 8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.5% | 36% | 5.5% | 44.2% | -8.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 10.9% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89%) 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 | 57.2% | 57.5% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 31.5% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 9.2% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 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.
In the area around AL9 5FA this area, 8.2% 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 53.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.5% | 8.2% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 6.4% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 10.3% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 15.5% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.1% | 53.1% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 19.3% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 7.5% | 5.2% | -2.3% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 76.3% | 77.8% | 1.5% | 81.4% | -3.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 63.1% 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 | 72.2% | 63.1% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -20.1% |
| European Union | 9.4% | 16.3% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 7.2% | -1.6% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.3% | 63.1% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -20.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 14.5% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.1% | 8.1% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.7% | 8.1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 6.3% | -2.5% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 76.7% | -10.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 4.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6% | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great North Road was 173.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 239.1% higher than the Brookmans Park and Little Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Great North Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Brookmans Park and Little Heath and the 43rd highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 49.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Parkgate House Great North Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £29,497 | 2024-12-15 | £29,838 |
| 22 Parkgate House Great North Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-08-31 | £312,975 |
| 21 Parkgate House Great North Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2022-12-21 | £251,030 |
| 11 Parkgate House Great North Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-12-08 | £239,076 |
| 20 Parkgate House Great North Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £256,000 | 2022-10-06 | £246,036 |
AL9 5FA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 228 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 779 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ludwick Nursery School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 4out of 4 | 3,785 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 | 152 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Avenue Primary School Birchwood Avenue , AL10 0PS | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ryde School Pleasant Rise , AL9 5DR | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatfield Community Free School Briars Lane , AL10 8ES | 4out of 4 | 1,221 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 | 736 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NL | 4out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | 2out of 4 | 2,987 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Academy Herns Lane , AL7 2AF | 2out of 4 | 5,248 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chancellor's School Pine Grove , Brookmans Park AL9 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,289 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 | 1,133 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Hatfield Academy Travellers Lane , AL10 8TJ | - not rated | 2,062 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hertfordshire Hatfield Campus , College Lane AL10 9AB | - not rated | 2,471 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN | 4out of 4 | 3,201 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 | 177 yd | |
| Sustain Coffee | 4 Salisbury Square, Hatfield | 275 yd | |
| Amber Tea Room | 25 Park Street, Hatfield | 282 yd | |
| Taste of India | 33-34 Salisbury Square, Hatfield | 304 yd | |
| Pizza Palace | 29 Salisbury Square, Hatfield | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatfield Social Club | 76 Great North Road, Hatfield | 118 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 88 Great North Road, Hatfield | 165 yd | |
| The Horse & Groom | 21 Park Street, Hatfield | 304 yd | |
| Eight Bells | 2 Park Street, Hatfield | 352 yd | |
| The Wrestlers | 89 Great North Road, Hatfield | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Dynasty / Noodle King | 27 Salisbury Square, Hatfield | 344 yd | |
| TGF Pizza | 15A Town Centre, Hatfield | 754 yd | |
| Shamiana | 14 The Arcade, Hatfield | 818 yd | |
| Point One African Restaurant | 11-13 The Arcade, Hatfield | 818 yd | |
| Hatfield Best Kebab | 36 Town Centre, Hatfield | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poundland | 80-84 Town Centre, Hatfield | 935 yd | |
| Iceland | 74-78 Town Centre, Hatfield | 938 yd | |
| Asda | 98 Town Centre, Hatfield | 938 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 39 Homestead Road, Hatfield | 1,012 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pump Gyms (Hatfield) UNIT 1 UNIT 1 BEACONSFIELD CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 192 yd |
| Countess Anne School SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 248 yd |
| Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Hatfield) 74-78 74-78 TOWN CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 916 yd |
| Birchwood Avenue Primary School BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 947 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 54.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.