Batterdale is in Hatfield and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL9 5JF 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 Batterdale, Hatfield, AL9 5JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL9 5JE, AL9 5HZ, AL9 5HY, AL9 5JG, AL9 5HX, AL9 5AS, AL9 5JD, AL9 5AW, AL9 5BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around AL9 5JF 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% |
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 5JF, 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Batterdale 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.
Batterdale 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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Batterdale, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2025-04-17 | £498,445 |
| 18 Batterdale, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £539,000 | 2020-05-14 | £620,873 |
| 16 Batterdale, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2019-11-25 | £602,666 |
| 11 Batterdale, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2011-05-16 | £598,424 |
| 14 Batterdale, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2011-02-25 | £585,594 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Nursery School Birchway , Crawford Road AL10 0PD | 4out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ludwick Nursery School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 4out of 4 | 4,202 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 | 388 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak View Primary and Nursery School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NW | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatfield Community Free School Briars Lane , AL10 8ES | 4out of 4 | 976 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Avenue Primary School Birchwood Avenue , AL10 0PS | 3out of 4 | 1,130 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 | 357 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NL | 4out of 4 | 811 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | 2out of 4 | 3,440 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chancellor's School Pine Grove , Brookmans Park AL9 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,895 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands College Oaklands Campus , Hatfield Road AL4 0JA | - not rated | 5,429 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 800 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Hatfield Academy Travellers Lane , AL10 8TJ | - not rated | 1,642 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hertfordshire Hatfield Campus , College Lane AL10 9AB | - not rated | 2,207 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN | 4out of 4 | 3,650 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Palace | 29 Salisbury Square, Hatfield | 121 yd | |
| Taste of India | 33-34 Salisbury Square, Hatfield | 151 yd | |
| Sustain Coffee | 4 Salisbury Square, Hatfield | 203 yd | |
| Amber Tea Room | 25 Park Street, Hatfield | 252 yd | |
| Simply Fresh | Hatfield Railway Station, 79 Great North Road | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eight Bells | 2 Park Street, Hatfield | 181 yd | |
| The Horse & Groom | 21 Park Street, Hatfield | 213 yd | |
| Hatfield Social Club | 76 Great North Road, Hatfield | 351 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 88 Great North Road, Hatfield | 617 yd | |
| The White Hart | Queensway, Hatfield | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Dynasty / Noodle King | 27 Salisbury Square, Hatfield | 121 yd | |
| TGF Pizza | 15A Town Centre, Hatfield | 760 yd | |
| Shamiana | 14 The Arcade, Hatfield | 797 yd | |
| Point One African Restaurant | 11-13 The Arcade, Hatfield | 797 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 21 Market Place, Hatfield | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poundland | 80-84 Town Centre, Hatfield | 933 yd | |
| Iceland | 74-78 Town Centre, Hatfield | 945 yd | |
| Asda | 98 Town Centre, Hatfield | 945 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive | grass pitches | 435 yd |
| Countess Anne School SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 489 yd |
| Pump Gyms (Hatfield) UNIT 1 UNIT 1 BEACONSFIELD CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 608 yd |
| Bishops Hatfield Girls School WOODS AVENUE | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| St. Philip Howard Catholic Primary School WOODS AVENUE | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Hatfield) 74-78 74-78 TOWN CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 921 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 196.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.