Living in AL10, Welwyn Hatfield
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around AL10 in Welwyn Hatfield. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Welwyn Hatfield: £450,696, up 5.8% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around AL10
61 recorded home sales on the streets around central AL10 in the last 2 years, with a median of £340,000 and a range from £100,000 to £660,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 OAKLANDS WOOD, AL10 8LU | terraced | £465,000 | 2026-05-12 |
| 32 MARYLAND, AL10 8DZ | terraced | £350,000 | 2026-04-16 |
| 27 MARYLAND, AL10 8DY | terraced | £335,000 | 2026-04-07 |
| 16 SPRING GLEN, AL10 8HD | terraced | £325,000 | 2026-03-27 |
| 13 MEADOW DELL, AL10 0SF | semi-detached | £410,000 | 2026-03-26 |
| 34 MARYLAND, AL10 8DZ | terraced | £355,000 | 2026-03-26 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
25 schools within 3 miles , of which 91% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countess Anne Church of England School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.7 mi |
| Onslow St Audrey's School | Secondary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Birchwood Avenue Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| De Havilland Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Colney Heath Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.8 mi |
| Stanborough School | Secondary | Good | 2.2 mi |
18 state primary and 3 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: University of Hertfordshire.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 18.7% |
| Professional occupations | 13.9% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 13.1% |
| Sales and customer service | 12.8% |
| Skilled trades | 9.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
409 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central AL10 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Welwyn Hatfield's figures.
Common questions about AL10
What is the average house price in AL10?
The average sold price in Welwyn Hatfield is £450,696 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in AL10?
Prices in Welwyn Hatfield are up 5.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in AL10?
The median of 61 recorded sales around central AL10 in the last 2 years is £340,000, ranging from £100,000 to £660,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in AL10?
25 schools sit within 3 miles of central AL10, and 91% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in AL10?
409 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central AL10 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is AL10 at risk of flooding?
Central AL10 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is AL10 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 91% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £340,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 409 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is AL10 safe?
409 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central AL10 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? AL10 or AL9, AL10 or AL4, AL10 or AL8.
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