Holloways Lane is in Welham Green, Hatfield and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL9 7NU 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 Holloways Lane, Welham Green, Hatfield, AL9 7NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL9 7NS, AL9 7PT, AL9 7PS, AL9 7NN, AL9 7NW, AL9 7PY, AL9 7PU, AL9 7PR, AL9 7QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around AL9 7NU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 50.3% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49.7% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of AL9 7NU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.7% | 30.5% | -6.2% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 53.5% | 6.0% | 44.2% | 9.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 6.6% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.9% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 53.4% | 50% | -3.4% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 35% | 7.2% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 13% | 11.9% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 23.8% | 20.7% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 9.3% | -8.6% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 21.1% | 5.3% | 13.4% | 7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 7.5% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 14.1% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.9% | 23.3% | 0.4% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 5% | 4% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.3% | 88.4% | -6.9% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 91.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.5% | 91.8% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 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 | 92.8% | 92.2% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 5.8% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holloways Lane was 85.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.5% lower than the Hatfield South West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holloways Lane has the 8th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Hatfield South West and the 140th highest crime rate of 361 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 Holloways Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2024-09-19 | £546,108 |
| 83 Holloways Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2024-07-11 | £505,015 |
| 69 Holloways Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2023-10-27 | £743,420 |
| 79 Holloways Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £537,500 | 2022-05-13 | £541,796 |
| 71 Holloways Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2021-06-14 | £571,547 |
AL9 7NU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Nursery School Birchway , Crawford Road AL10 0PD | 4out of 4 | 4,255 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 | 800 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookmans Park Primary School Bradmore Way , Brookmans Park AL9 7QY | 3out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| De Havilland Primary School Travellers Lane , AL10 8TQ | - not rated | 2,062 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| De Havilland Primary School Travellers Lane , AL10 8TQ | 3out of 4 | 2,062 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Oaks Primary and Nursery School Travellers Lane , AL10 8TQ | - not rated | 2,062 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 | 2,331 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chancellor's School Pine Grove , Brookmans Park AL9 7BN | - not rated | 2,331 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NL | - not rated | 3,105 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NL | 4out of 4 | 3,105 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Onslow St Audrey's School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | 3out of 4 | 3,147 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 | 2,112 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN | 3out of 4 | 3,004 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hertfordshire Hatfield Campus , College Lane AL10 9AB | - not rated | 3,142 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhodes Farm School Mymwood House , Shepherds Way AL9 6NN | - not rated | 3,640 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhodes Wood Hospital School Shepherds Way , Brookmans Park AL9 6NN | - not rated | 3,640 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Wilde Group Ltd | Emmanuel House, Travellers Close | 432 yd | |
| Spice Rouge Express | 5 Dellsome Lane, Hatfield | 476 yd | |
| Le on Cafe | 41 Dellsome Lane, Hatfield | 476 yd | |
| Oriental Express | 31 Dellsome Lane, Hatfield | 476 yd | |
| The Rookery Cafe | Great North Road, Hatfield | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sibthorpe Arms | 19 Station Road, Hatfield | 288 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Fish Bar | 21 Dellsome Lane, Hatfield | 476 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Mymms Playing Field STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 550 yd |
| Welham Green Recreation Ground Bushwood Close | grass pitches, tennis courts | 901 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 22.08 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.