Oaklands Avenue is in Brookmans Park, Hatfield and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL9 7UJ 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 Oaklands Avenue, Brookmans Park, Hatfield, AL9 7UJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL9 7UH, AL9 7UW, AL9 7UQ, AL9 7UG, AL9 7UL, AL9 7SA, AL9 7UP, AL9 7SB, AL9 7RY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around AL9 7UJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.2% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.8% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 7UJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% 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 | 23.2% | 29.4% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.8% | 55.1% | -6.7% | 44.2% | 10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6% | 6% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 6.4% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 (89.9%) 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 | 53.9% | 57.4% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 9.0% |
| Good health | 31% | 32.5% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 7.9% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 7UJ this area, 7.2% 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 | 12% | 7.2% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 6% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 17% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18% | 22.3% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.1% | 40.8% | 4.7% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 88.6% | 90.2% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 8.8% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 90.9% 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 | 91.2% | 90.9% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 5.8% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 90.9% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6.7% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 0% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.4% | 76.7% | 16.7% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 1.5% | 13.5% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oaklands Avenue was 18.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.3% lower than the Brookmans Park and Little Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oaklands Avenue has the 8th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Brookmans Park and Little Heath and the 33rd lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Oaklands Avenue, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2023-08-17 | £694,444 |
| 22 Oaklands Avenue, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2022-08-16 | £786,627 |
| 4 Oaklands Avenue, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2021-09-21 | £729,967 |
| 52 Oaklands Avenue, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2021-06-30 | £686,275 |
| 40 Oaklands Avenue, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2020-12-01 | £665,939 |
AL9 7UJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
AL9 7UJ 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 620 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranborne Primary School Laurel Fields , EN6 2BA | 3out of 4 | 2,413 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 | 2,451 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wroxham School Wroxham Gardens , EN6 3DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,603 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath Primary School School Road , EN6 1JW | 3out of 4 | 2,695 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,738 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Grace School Church Road , EN6 1EZ | 2out of 4 | 2,499 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Alice Owen's School Dugdale Hill Lane , EN6 2DU | 4out of 4 | 3,528 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NL | 4out of 4 | 5,063 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | 2out of 4 | 5,090 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lochinver House School Heath Road , Potters Bar EN6 1LW | - not rated | 2,264 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rhodes Wood Hospital School Shepherds Way , Brookmans Park AL9 6NN | - not rated | 2,410 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queenswood School Shepherd's Way , Brookmans Park AL9 6NS | - not rated | 2,822 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Mews Wem Lane , Wem SY4 5RT | - not rated | 2,926 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fenton Grange School Broad Lane , Church Fenton LS24 9ST | - not rated | 2,926 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsi Tavernaki | 77 Bradmore Green, Brookmans Park | 287 yd | |
| Raj Tandoori | 55-56 Bradmore Green, Brookmans Park | 294 yd | |
| Methi Indian Cuisine | 81-82 Bradmore Green, Brookmans Park | 298 yd | |
| Tealicious | 83 Bradmore Green, Brookmans Park | 306 yd | |
| China Red | 16 Bradmore Green, Brookmans Park | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pearl Fish Bar | 47 Bradmore Green, Brookmans Park | 313 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 89 Bradmore Green, Brookmans Park | 319 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 37-39 Bradmore Green, Brookmans Park | 348 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Veterinary College ODIHAM HALL ODIHAM HALL HAWKSHEAD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 977 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 | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| 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 | 3.4% |
| Median download speed | 23.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.