Station Close, Brookmans Park, Hatfield, AL9 7SU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding AL9 7SU is primarily male, with 54.9% of the population 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	47.7%	45.1%	-2.6%	51.0%	-5.9%
Male	52.3%	54.9%	2.6%	49.0%	5.9%

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 7SU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.7% 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	35.8%	44.7%	8.9%	37.9%	6.8%
Married: Opposite sex	40.7%	40.5%	-0.2%	44.2%	-3.7%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	4.9%	2.5%	-2.4%	2.2%	0.3%
Divorced	16.2%	8.4%	-7.8%	9.1%	-0.7%
Widowed	2.5%	3.4%	0.9%	6.1%	-2.7%

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 (88.2%) 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	54.5%	58.3%	3.8%	48.4%	9.9%
Good health	30.6%	29.9%	-0.7%	33.6%	-3.7%
Fair health	13.2%	7.3%	-5.9%	12.7%	-5.4%
Bad health	0.4%	3.5%	3.1%	4.0%	-0.5%
Very bad health	1.3%	1%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.2%

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	9.3%	12.2%	2.9%	18.2%	-6.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.7%	8%	-5.7%	9.6%	-1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.2%	15.2%	0.0%	13.4%	1.8%
Apprenticeship	2.5%	3.4%	0.9%	5.3%	-1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.7%	16.9%	3.2%	16.9%	0.0%
Degree or Similar	41.2%	42.6%	1.4%	33.8%	8.8%
Other	4.4%	1.7%	-2.7%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.5% 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%	0.7%	0.7%	1.1%	-0.4%
Chinese	2.1%	0.4%	-1.7%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	0%	1.4%	1.4%	3.1%	-1.7%
Other Asian	0.4%	2.1%	1.7%	1.6%	0.5%
Black African	0%	4.2%	4.2%	2.5%	1.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	1.4%	1.0%	0.8%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	1.4%	0.5%	0.9%	0.5%
Mixed Other	0.9%	2.1%	1.2%	0.8%	1.3%
White	94.9%	83.5%	-11.4%	81.4%	2.1%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other	0.4%	2.5%	2.1%	1.6%	0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 76% 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	89.8%	76%	-13.8%	83.2%	-7.2%
European Union	5.5%	11.1%	5.6%	6.1%	5.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	2.1%	2.1%	0.8%	1.3%
Africa	0.4%	3.5%	3.1%	2.7%	0.8%
Middle East and Asia	1.7%	3.5%	1.8%	5.6%	-2.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	2.1%	1.7%	1.3%	0.8%
Oceania	2.1%	1.4%	-0.7%	0.3%	1.1%
British Overseas	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.5%	76%	-12.5%	83.2%	-7.2%
10+ Years	1.3%	11.1%	9.8%	9.8%	1.3%
5-10 Years	1.7%	5.6%	3.9%	2.9%	2.7%
2-5 Years	2.1%	3.5%	1.4%	2.2%	1.3%
Less than 2 years	6.4%	3.8%	-2.6%	1.9%	1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.8%	76.7%	1.1%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
France	1%	0.3%	0.7%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Spain	1.7%	0.4%	1.3%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Romania	1.7%	0.9%	0.8%
Other EU countries	2.8%	1.5%	1.3%
Turkey	1.4%	0.1%	1.3%
Other Europe	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
South and Eastern Africa	1%	0.2%	0.8%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
North America and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Oceania	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
No passport held	7.6%	13.5%	-5.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.4%	37.2%	2.2%
Christian	47.7%	46.2%	1.5%
Jewish	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Muslim	5.6%	6.5%	-0.9%
Other religion	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Station Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Close was 154.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 202.2% higher than the Brookmans Park and Little Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Station Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Brookmans Park and Little Heath and the 55th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.4%.

🔎 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. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£60,700

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in AL9 7SU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Station Close are based on 37 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 Station Close, Brookmans Park, Hatfield, AL9 7SU

Estimated Average Property Prices for AL9 7SU

Average Price
£290,027

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£347,006

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£282,905

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Station Close

Average Price
£296,224

Semi-Detached
£355,433

Terraced
£356,980

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£276,751

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Station CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
18 Station Close, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£305,000	2024-04-26	£305,635
3 Station Close, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£319,000	2022-01-14	£331,588
19 Station Close, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£260,000	2021-11-11	£256,274
3 Station Close, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£295,000	2020-03-27	£336,710
15 Station Close, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£275,000	2015-11-06	£368,015

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for AL9 7SU

Employment

AL9 7SU 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.

The percentage of student residents living in AL9 7SU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	102
Retired	28
Self-Employed	27
Student (economically inactive)	24
Part-Time Employee	22
Looking after home or family	12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Unemployed	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Professional, scientific and technical activities	18
Education	13
Other	13
Administrative and support service activities	12
Construction	10
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Human health and social work activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Financial and insurance activities	7
Information and communication	6
Real estate activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Manufacturing	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brookmans Park Primary School Bradmore Way , Brookmans Park AL9 7QY	3out of 4	402 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School Dellsome Lane , North Mymms AL9 7NE	3out of 4	2,112 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cranborne Primary School Laurel Fields , EN6 2BA	3out of 4	2,728 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Wroxham School Wroxham Gardens , EN6 3DJ	4out of 4	2,836 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Little Heath Primary School School Road , EN6 1JW	3out of 4	3,017 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chancellor's School Pine Grove , Brookmans Park AL9 7BN	3out of 4	1,763 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Mount Grace School Church Road , EN6 1EZ	2out of 4	2,839 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dame Alice Owen's School Dugdale Hill Lane , EN6 2DU	4out of 4	3,809 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NL	4out of 4	4,728 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB	2out of 4	4,763 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lochinver House School Heath Road , Potters Bar EN6 1LW	- not rated	2,600 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Rhodes Wood Hospital School Shepherds Way , Brookmans Park AL9 6NN	- not rated	2,612 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Queenswood School Shepherd's Way , Brookmans Park AL9 6NS	- not rated	3,064 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
The Mews Wem Lane , Wem SY4 5RT	- not rated	3,259 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fenton Grange School Broad Lane , Church Fenton LS24 9ST	- not rated	3,259 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tealicious	83 Bradmore Green, Brookmans Park	83 yd
Methi Indian Cuisine	81-82 Bradmore Green, Brookmans Park	88 yd
Mitsi Tavernaki	77 Bradmore Green, Brookmans Park	98 yd
Raj Tandoori	55-56 Bradmore Green, Brookmans Park	137 yd
China Red	16 Bradmore Green, Brookmans Park	163 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Charcoal Grill	89 Bradmore Green, Brookmans Park		70 yd
The Pearl Fish Bar	47 Bradmore Green, Brookmans Park		160 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-operative Food	37-39 Bradmore Green, Brookmans Park		170 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Royal Veterinary College ODIHAM HALL ODIHAM HALL HAWKSHEAD LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool	1,053 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	100.0%

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	17.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	184.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	3.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	24.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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