Hatfield North & West
Welwyn Hatfield 010 · 6 sub-areas · 13,194 residents
Welwyn Hatfield 010 is a mixed residential area within Welwyn Hatfield, home to around 13,200 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £1,334 a month — broadly in line with the wider district average. The neighbourhood stands out for its unusually young age profile, with nearly four in ten residents aged 18 to 34, and a rail commute to London of around 46 minutes.
Hatfield North & West is a green, lower-density part of Welwyn Hatfield — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters.
Overview
What's it like to live in Hatfield North & West?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; food and drink within walking distance is workable but not dense — around 15 restaurants and 1 pubs in five minutes; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,468 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Hatfield North & West in Welwyn Hatfield
Living in Hatfield North & West
Welwyn Hatfield 010 has the feel of a working town rather than a commuter village. It's more densely populated than much of the surrounding district, with a noticeably young demographic — around 39% of residents are aged 18 to 34, which is high by Hertfordshire standards and gives the area a more transient, urban energy than you might expect this far outside the capital.
Rents sit in the middle of the Welwyn Hatfield range. A two-bedroom home runs about £1,334 a month — above the UK national median of around £1,200 for a two-bed, but considerably cheaper than London. For that you're getting a working residential area with reasonable greenspace access: around two-thirds of residents are within a short walk of green space, and the nearest park or open space is typically just over 200 metres away.
Just over a quarter of residents work from home — 28%, which is on the high side — and around 43% rely on a car for their commute. Only about 8% use public transport to get to work, which partly reflects how spread out the area is. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.75 km away, about a 22-minute walk, so most people drive to the station rather than walking.
Tenure here is more mixed than in many similar Hertfordshire areas. Around 43% own their home, but nearly 26% are in social housing — a higher share than the district norm — and a further 29% rent privately. That mix shapes the neighbourhood's character: it's not a polished commuter enclave, and it doesn't try to be. House prices average around £394,000, and with a median resident salary of about £37,800 a year, a deposit takes roughly 5.2 years to save. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Welwyn Hatfield 010 a nice place to live?
- It's a mixed, working residential area rather than a polished commuter enclave. The young demographic and reasonable greenspace access give it energy, but the crime rate — roughly twice the national average — and the below-average school quality within catchment distance are real trade-offs. It suits renters who want access to London at a lower price than closer-in Hertfordshire towns.
- What is the rent in Welwyn Hatfield 010?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £1,031 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,334, and a three-bedroom around £1,595. These are estimates scaled from district-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 3.9% in the past year.
- Is Welwyn Hatfield 010 safe?
- The area records around 152 crimes per 1,000 residents a year — roughly double the UK national rate. It's not among the most dangerous areas in England, but it's noticeably above average. Crime tends to cluster around busier retail and transport areas rather than quieter residential streets.
- What's the commute from Welwyn Hatfield 010 to London?
- Around 46 minutes by public transport — competitive for Hertfordshire. The nearest mainline rail station is about 1,767 metres away, which most residents drive to rather than walk. Only about 8% of residents commute by public transport, so the area is set up around car ownership.
- Who lives in Welwyn Hatfield 010?
- Predominantly younger residents — nearly four in ten are aged 18 to 34. The tenure mix is broad: around 43% own their home, 26% are in social housing, and 29% rent privately. It's a more economically mixed community than much of Hertfordshire, with a moderate degree of ethnic diversity.
- What schools are near Welwyn Hatfield 010?
- There are 62 schools within 2 km of typical residents, so choice isn't the issue. However, only around 32% of those nearby schools are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1.2 km away. Check the schools widget below for named options and current ratings.
- How long does it take to save a deposit in Welwyn Hatfield 010?
- Around 5.2 years on a typical local salary, based on a median resident income of about £37,800 a year and a median house price of roughly £394,000. The rent-to-take-home ratio of 60.5% makes saving while renting a real stretch for most households.