Area Report
Last updated 10 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Welwyn Hatfield: a school rated Outstanding within a short walk and roughly 7 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around AL10 0PS.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
10Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 17 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 21 schools in total
- IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Birchwood Nursery School (Outstanding) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
25crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 25 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 17.9)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
6GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 5 GP, 1 hospital, 5 dentists, pharmacy 0.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: WRAFTON HOUSE SURGERY — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 20 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
15green spaces
- 13 ha total
- largest park 6.9 ha (0.43 mi away)
Nearest: Church of St Michael and All Angels — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
13shops & libraries
- 12 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Iceland, Asda, Marks and Spencer…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.4 mi
Nearest: Co-op Birchwood — 0.2 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near AL10 0PS.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in AL10.
Average sold price by property type across the AL10 district, 2021–2026.
About AL10 0PS
AL10 0PS scores 75/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Co-op Birchwood 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, AL10 0PS is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 15,027 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 7/10).
There are 21 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 13 rated Good. The nearest school is Birchwood Nursery School (Ofsted: Outstanding), within a short walk.
There were 25 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 5 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 5 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is WRAFTON HOUSE SURGERY, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is ONE HATFIELD HOSPITAL, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.4 mi away.
