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AL9

HATFIELD

Hertfordshire, South East, England

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AL9 covers HATFIELD in Hertfordshire, South East.

Avg price £831,185
1yr change ▼ 20.7%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£831,185

▼ 20.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

190% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

7 schools

Broadband Speed

259 Mbps

Property Prices in AL9

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in AL9 is £831,185, which is 45% above the Hertfordshire average of £572,493.

Properties in AL9 cost 189.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in AL9 have fallen 20.7% 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 £1,289,905 116
Semi-detached £645,586 88
Terraced £496,657 78
Flat £310,903 86
All types £831,185 397

5-Year Price History

£682K £739K £796K £852K £909K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in AL9

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, AL9 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
0.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in AL9

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

AL9 has 7 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
The Ryde School Primary Not inspected mi
Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School, Welham Green Primary Not inspected mi
Brookmans Park Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Queenswood School Other Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

156,875

Population

62

Median Age

35%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
35.0%
Private rent
14.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in AL9 are 259.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 86% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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259.0 Mbps

Avg Download

47.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

87%

Superfast Coverage

63%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in AL9 is collected by East Hertfordshire. The Band D rate is £2,117/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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AL9 — HATFIELD

Area Summary

AL9 (HATFIELD) offers above-average property prices (£831,185, 190% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 7 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (259 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about AL9 HATFIELD

What is the average house price in AL9 HATFIELD?
The average house price in AL9 (HATFIELD) is £831,185, based on 397 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 190% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 20.7% over the past year.
Is AL9 HATFIELD a safe area to live?
Crime in AL9 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of AL9 HATFIELD?
The population of AL9 (HATFIELD) is approximately 156,875 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 35% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in AL9?
The average broadband download speed in AL9 is 259 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 87% of premises, ultrafast to 63%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in AL9 HATFIELD?
There are 7 schools in or near AL9. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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