Shepherds Way is in Brookmans Park, Hatfield and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL9 6NN is located in the Brookmans Park and Little Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Welwyn Hatfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shepherds Way, Brookmans Park, Hatfield, AL9 6NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding AL9 6NN has a female population much higher than UK average, with 69.5% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 81.7% | 69.5% | -12.2% | 51.0% | 18.5% |
| Male | 18.3% | 30.5% | 12.2% | 49.0% | -18.5% |
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 6NN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.7% 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 | 68.4% | 56.7% | -11.7% | 37.9% | 18.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.4% | 31.2% | 5.8% | 44.2% | -13.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 | 72.1% | 57.6% | -14.5% | 48.4% | 9.2% |
| Good health | 24.1% | 31.4% | 7.3% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 3.1% | 7.8% | 4.7% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| 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 6NN this area, 8.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.6% | 8.9% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 7% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 26.8% | 24.8% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 11.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.2% | 17.2% | -1.0% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.7% | 40.1% | 11.4% | 33.8% | 6.3% |
| Other | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 14.9% | 11% | -3.9% | 0.7% | 10.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 8.7% | 5.7% | -3.0% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 65.9% | 70.3% | 4.4% | 81.4% | -11.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 72.1% 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 | 70.9% | 72.1% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 4.9% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.9% | 16.6% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 11.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 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 | 70.6% | 71.8% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 15.8% | 5.6% | -10.2% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 6.5% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 12.5% | 8.5% | 1.9% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 4% | 0.2% | 3.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 12.6% | 0.3% | 12.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 16.5% | 6.0% | 10.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shepherds Way was 68.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.4% higher than the Brookmans Park and Little Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shepherds Way has the 18th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Brookmans Park and Little Heath and the 178th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mymwood Life Skills Centre Shepherds Way, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £6,480,000 | 2019-04-04 | £6,575,595 |
| The Mymwood Life Skills Centre Shepherds Way, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2017-12-20 | £947,050 |
| The Mymwood Life Skills Centre Shepherds Way, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £5,810,000 | 2016-12-12 | £5,901,930 |
| The Mymwood Life Skills Centre Shepherds Way, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £8,770,000 | 2016-01-08 | £9,947,597 |
| Mymwood House Shepherds Way, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,800,000 | 2003-03-14 | £3,968,182 |
AL9 6NN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in AL9 6NN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 50 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Heath Primary School School Road , EN6 1JW | 3out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookmans Park Primary School Bradmore Way , Brookmans Park AL9 7QY | 3out of 4 | 2,316 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northaw Church of England Primary School Vineyards Road , Northaw EN6 4PB | 3out of 4 | 2,471 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladbrooke Junior Mixed and Infant School Watkins Rise , EN6 1QB | 3out of 4 | 2,856 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakmere Primary School Chace Avenue , EN6 5NP | 3out of 4 | 3,092 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chancellor's School Pine Grove , Brookmans Park AL9 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Grace School Church Road , EN6 1EZ | 2out of 4 | 2,161 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Alice Owen's School Dugdale Hill Lane , EN6 2DU | 4out of 4 | 4,352 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhodes Wood Hospital School Shepherds Way , Brookmans Park AL9 6NN | - not rated | 135 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queenswood School Shepherd's Way , Brookmans Park AL9 6NS | - not rated | 731 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lochinver House School Heath Road , Potters Bar EN6 1LW | - not rated | 1,869 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Stormont School The Causeway , EN6 5HA | - not rated | 2,330 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Mews Wem Lane , Wem SY4 5RT | - not rated | 3,111 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Paradise | 3 Great North Road, Brookmans Park | 599 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queenswood School SHEPHERDS WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 605 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.