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AL10

HATFIELD

Hertfordshire, South East, England

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AL10 is the postcode district for HATFIELD, located in Hertfordshire, South East.

Avg price £464,065
1yr change ▼ 32.1%
Crime 59% above avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£464,065

▼ 32.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

62% above national avg

Crime Rate

129.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

59% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

14 schools

Broadband Speed

344 Mbps

Property Prices in AL10

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in AL10 is £464,065, which is 19% below the Hertfordshire average of £572,493.

Properties in AL10 cost 61.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in AL10 have fallen 32.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £613,404 73
Semi-detached £487,832 192
Terraced £376,684 404
Flat £234,697 290
All types £464,065 984

5-Year Price History

£370K £413K £457K £501K £544K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in AL10

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 129.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, AL10 has a crime rate significantly 59% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
50.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
3.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
7.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
24.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
21.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in AL10

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

AL10 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Birchwood Nursery School Nursery Outstanding mi
Green Lanes Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Howe Dell Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Southfield School Other Not inspected mi

2

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

122,819

Population

62

Median Age

29%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
29.0%
Private rent
15.0%
Social rent
25.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in AL10 are 344.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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344.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

87%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in AL10 is collected by Welwyn Hatfield. The Band D rate is £2,121/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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AL10 — HATFIELD

Area Summary

AL10 (HATFIELD) offers above-average property prices (£464,065, 62% above national average), higher-than-average crime (59% above national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (344 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about AL10 HATFIELD

What is the average house price in AL10 HATFIELD?
The average house price in AL10 (HATFIELD) is £464,065, based on 984 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 62% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 32.1% over the past year.
Is AL10 HATFIELD a safe area to live?
Crime in AL10 is above the national average (129.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (50.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (24.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of AL10 HATFIELD?
The population of AL10 (HATFIELD) is approximately 122,819 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 29% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 25% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in AL10?
The average broadband download speed in AL10 is 344 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 87%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in AL10 HATFIELD?
There are 14 schools in or near AL10. 43% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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