Area Report
Last updated 05 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A well-off pocket of Welwyn Hatfield: a school rated Good 0.5 miles away, roughly 7 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and less recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around AL10 8TQ.
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?
3Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 13 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 17 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: De Havilland Primary School (Good) — 0.5 mi
Is it safe?
3crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 3 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 2)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
4GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 4 GP, 4 dentists, pharmacy 0.6 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: POTTERELLS MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.6 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 11 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?
6green spaces
- 5.7 ha total
- largest park 4.6 ha (0.31 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (800 m²) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
12shops & libraries
- 10 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Morrisons, Tesco, The Co-operative Group, Asda…
- nearest 0.7 mi
- library 1.5 mi
Nearest: Morrisons Daily Hatfield — 0.7 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near AL10 8TQ.
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 8TQ
AL10 8TQ scores 80/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in safety and healthcare — with only 3 crimes reported on the surrounding streets last month. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, AL10 8TQ is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 7/10, ranked 22,000 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 5/10).
There are 17 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 10 rated Good. The nearest school is De Havilland Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.5 mi away.
There were 3 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 4 GP surgeries and 4 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is POTTERELLS MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.6 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.6 mi away.
