Jacobs Ladder, Hatfield, AL9 5HY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around AL9 5HY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	45.5%	51.8%	6.3%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	54.5%	48.2%	-6.3%	49.0%	-0.8%

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 area around AL9 5HY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.7% 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	45.8%	47.7%	1.9%	37.9%	9.8%
Married: Opposite sex	34%	31.3%	-2.7%	44.2%	-12.9%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Separated	3.8%	3.7%	-0.1%	2.2%	1.5%
Divorced	13.7%	12.6%	-1.1%	9.1%	3.5%
Widowed	2.8%	3.7%	0.9%	6.1%	-2.4%

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 (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	50.6%	50%	-0.6%	48.4%	1.6%
Good health	38.4%	35.2%	-3.2%	33.6%	1.6%
Fair health	8.2%	10.9%	2.7%	12.7%	-1.8%
Bad health	2%	3.5%	1.5%	4.0%	-0.5%
Very bad health	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	14.2%	15.9%	1.7%	18.2%	-2.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.4%	7.5%	-10.9%	9.6%	-2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9.4%	13.6%	4.2%	13.4%	0.2%
Apprenticeship	5.2%	7.5%	2.3%	5.3%	2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.9%	14%	4.1%	16.9%	-2.9%
Degree or Similar	36.3%	38.3%	2.0%	33.8%	4.5%
Other	6.6%	3.3%	-3.3%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72% 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	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%	0.7%	0.9%
Indian	7.5%	3.9%	-3.6%	3.1%	0.8%
Pakistani	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Other Asian	4.7%	1.6%	-3.1%	1.6%	0.0%
Black African	5.5%	12.8%	7.3%	2.5%	10.3%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	1.6%	1.2%	1.0%	0.6%
Other Black	0.8%	1.2%	0.4%	0.5%	0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	2%	0%	-2.0%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	2%	1.2%	-0.8%	0.4%	0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2%	1.6%	-0.4%	0.9%	0.7%
Mixed Other	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	70.2%	72%	1.8%	81.4%	-9.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.1%	-0.1%
Arab	1.2%	0.4%	-0.8%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other	0.8%	1.6%	0.8%	1.6%	0.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 60.2% 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	69%	60.2%	-8.8%	83.2%	-23.0%
European Union	7.8%	18.5%	10.7%	6.1%	12.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.8%	1.1%
Africa	9%	9.7%	0.7%	2.7%	7.0%
Middle East and Asia	11.4%	6.2%	-5.2%	5.6%	0.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.6%	3.1%	1.5%	1.3%	1.8%
Oceania	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	68.6%	60.7%	-7.9%	83.2%	-22.5%
10+ Years	4.3%	17.1%	12.8%	9.8%	7.3%
5-10 Years	6.7%	6.6%	-0.1%	2.9%	3.7%
2-5 Years	10.6%	7%	-3.6%	2.2%	4.8%
Less than 2 years	9.8%	8.6%	-1.2%	1.9%	6.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	62.5%	76.7%	-14.2%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Italy	2.3%	0.6%	1.7%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Lithuania	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Poland	2.3%	1.3%	1.0%
Romania	6.6%	0.9%	5.7%
Other EU countries	3.1%	1.5%	1.6%
Central and Western Africa	6.3%	0.3%	6.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Southern Asia	1.6%	1.2%	0.4%
North America and the Caribbean	2%	0.3%	1.7%
No passport held	10.2%	13.5%	-3.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.3%	37.2%	-8.9%
Christian	55.1%	46.2%	8.9%
Buddhist	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Hindu	3.9%	1.7%	2.2%
Muslim	3.5%	6.5%	-3.0%
Sikh	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Not answered	7.5%	6.0%	1.5%

Safety

Is Jacobs Ladder Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Jacobs Ladder was 131.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 156.5% higher than the Brookmans Park and Little Heath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Jacobs Ladder has the 9th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Brookmans Park and Little Heath and the 77th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.0%.

🔎 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 5HY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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 Jacobs Ladder are based on 3 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 Jacobs Ladder, Hatfield, AL9 5HY

Estimated Average Property Prices for AL9 5HY

Average Price
£180,591

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£180,591

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Jacobs Ladder

Average Price
£174,527

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£174,527

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Jacobs LadderStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Jacobs Ladder, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£180,000	2021-04-27	£179,813
5 Jacobs Ladder, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£162,500	2019-09-25	£163,519
8 Jacobs Ladder, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£71,500	2001-11-20	£180,247

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for AL9 5HY

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	91
Retired	25
Part-Time Employee	23
Self-Employed	18
Unemployed	14
Student (economically inactive)	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Other	6
Looking after home or family	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	48
Transport and storage	13
Human health and social work activities	12
Education	12
Construction	12
Manufacturing	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Other	8
Information and communication	8
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	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	1,132 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ludwick Nursery School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP	4out of 4	4,196 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	437 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN	3out of 4	882 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oak View Primary and Nursery School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NW	3out of 4	903 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hatfield Community Free School Briars Lane , AL10 8ES	4out of 4	1,037 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Birchwood Avenue Primary School Birchwood Avenue , AL10 0PS	3out of 4	1,193 yd	Community school	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	405 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NL	4out of 4	866 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR	2out of 4	3,468 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chancellor's School Pine Grove , Brookmans Park AL9 7BN	3out of 4	4,838 yd	Academy converter	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	848 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Links Hatfield Academy Travellers Lane , AL10 8TJ	- not rated	1,655 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
University of Hertfordshire Hatfield Campus , College Lane AL10 9AB	- not rated	2,260 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN	4out of 4	3,683 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
Pizza Palace	29 Salisbury Square, Hatfield	138 yd
Taste of India	33-34 Salisbury Square, Hatfield	182 yd
Sustain Coffee	4 Salisbury Square, Hatfield	211 yd
Old Palace Restaurant	Hatfield Park, Great North Road	224 yd
Amber Tea Room	25 Park Street, Hatfield	241 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Eight Bells	2 Park Street, Hatfield	159 yd
The Horse & Groom	21 Park Street, Hatfield	203 yd
Hatfield Social Club	76 Great North Road, Hatfield	370 yd
The Red Lion	88 Great North Road, Hatfield	640 yd
The White Hart	Queensway, Hatfield	838 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
New Dynasty / Noodle King	27 Salisbury Square, Hatfield	138 yd
TGF Pizza	15A Town Centre, Hatfield	836 yd
Shamiana	14 The Arcade, Hatfield	874 yd
Point One African Restaurant	11-13 The Arcade, Hatfield	874 yd
Tops Pizza	21 Market Place, Hatfield	922 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Poundland	80-84 Town Centre, Hatfield	1,009 yd
Iceland	74-78 Town Centre, Hatfield	1,022 yd
Asda	98 Town Centre, Hatfield	1,022 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive	grass pitches	495 yd
Countess Anne School SCHOOL LANE	grass pitches, swimming pool	548 yd
Pump Gyms (Hatfield) UNIT 1 UNIT 1 BEACONSFIELD CLOSE	health and fitness suite	649 yd
St. Philip Howard Catholic Primary School WOODS AVENUE	grass pitches	951 yd
Bishops Hatfield Girls School WOODS AVENUE	grass pitches	954 yd
Energie Fitness (Hatfield) 74-78 74-78 TOWN CENTRE	health and fitness suite	998 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	46.2%

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	59.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	146.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of AL9 5HY