Dellsome Lane is in Welham Green, Hatfield and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL9 7NF is located in the Welham Green and Hatfield South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Welwyn Hatfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dellsome Lane, Welham Green, Hatfield, AL9 7NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL9 7FA, AL9 7DY, AL9 7DX, AL9 7DU, AL9 7NJ, AL9 7NL, AL9 7DG, AL9 7DH, AL9 7NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding AL9 7NF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 54% | 48.7% | -5.3% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 46% | 51.3% | 5.3% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 43.9% | 41.2% | -2.7% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.9% | 32.8% | 5.9% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 13.9% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 7.8% | -3.9% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47% | 49.3% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 30.5% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 14% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.3% | 23.7% | 1.4% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 11.7% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 11% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 13.7% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 28.8% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 5.7% | 5.4% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 94.7% | 78.5% | -16.2% | 81.4% | -2.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 78.8% 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 | 90.1% | 78.8% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 8.9% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 1% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| 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% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 79% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 11.8% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.6% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dellsome Lane was 95.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.8% higher than the Hatfield South West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dellsome Lane has the 7th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Hatfield South West and the 123rd highest crime rate of 361 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8B Dellsome Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-09-27 | £378,069 |
| 8 Dellsome Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £342,500 | 2023-04-25 | £358,133 |
| 8 Dellsome Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £357,700 | 2023-01-27 | £360,562 |
| 2 Dellsome Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-06-18 | £389,356 |
| 30 Dellsome Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2019-06-14 | £708,525 |
AL9 7NF 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Nursery School Birchway , Crawford Road AL10 0PD | 4out of 4 | 4,157 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School, Welham Green Dellsome Lane , Welham Green AL9 7NE | - not rated | 380 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookmans Park Primary School Bradmore Way , Brookmans Park AL9 7QY | 3out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| De Havilland Primary School Travellers Lane , AL10 8TQ | - not rated | 1,840 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| De Havilland Primary School Travellers Lane , AL10 8TQ | 3out of 4 | 1,840 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Oaks Primary and Nursery School Travellers Lane , AL10 8TQ | - not rated | 1,840 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 | 2,734 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chancellor's School Pine Grove , Brookmans Park AL9 7BN | - not rated | 2,734 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NL | - not rated | 2,972 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NL | 4out of 4 | 2,972 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Onslow St Audrey's School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | 3out of 4 | 3,075 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Links Hatfield Academy Travellers Lane , AL10 8TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,921 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hertfordshire Hatfield Campus , College Lane AL10 9AB | - not rated | 2,841 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN | 3out of 4 | 2,876 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhodes Farm School Mymwood House , Shepherds Way AL9 6NN | - not rated | 4,016 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhodes Wood Hospital School Shepherds Way , Brookmans Park AL9 6NN | - not rated | 4,016 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Rouge Express | 5 Dellsome Lane, Hatfield | 60 yd | |
| Le on Cafe | 41 Dellsome Lane, Hatfield | 60 yd | |
| Oriental Express | 31 Dellsome Lane, Hatfield | 60 yd | |
| Ashley Wilde Group Ltd | Emmanuel House, Travellers Close | 378 yd | |
| The Rookery Cafe | Great North Road, Hatfield | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sibthorpe Arms | 19 Station Road, Hatfield | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Fish Bar | 21 Dellsome Lane, Hatfield | 60 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welham Green Recreation Ground Bushwood Close | grass pitches, tennis courts | 477 yd |
| North Mymms Playing Field STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 821 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 | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| 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 | 146.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.