Fieldside Close Hatfield
26 addresses across 2 postcodes (AL10), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 43070299.
- Sales: 21 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £467,500 across 5 sales.
- Energy: 25 homes have an energy certificate (B: 25).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Welwyn Hatfield costs £2,452 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hatfield (Herts), about 540 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 40 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 77 to 81 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Burvill House Surgery, about 570 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 550 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 27% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 88 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | £467,500 | £450,000 | £479,950 |
| 2024 | 15 | £479,995 | £437,500 | £637,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2025 | 11 AL10 8FW | Semi-detached | £467,500 | New build. |
| 24 Mar 2025 | 10 AL10 8FW | Semi-detached | £467,500 | New build. |
| 10 Mar 2025 | 20 AL10 8FW | Terraced | £450,000 | New build. |
| 3 Feb 2025 | 3 AL10 8FW | Semi-detached | £479,950 | New build. |
| 24 Jan 2025 | 4 AL10 8FW | Semi-detached | £479,950 | New build. |
| 10 Dec 2024 | 23 AL10 8FW | Terraced | £465,000 | New build. |
| 29 Nov 2024 | 9 AL10 8FW | Semi-detached | £535,000 | New build. |
| 29 Nov 2024 | 18 AL10 8FW | Terraced | £450,000 | New build. |
| 25 Nov 2024 | 6 AL10 8FW | Detached | £535,000 | New build. |
| 11 Nov 2024 | 25 AL10 8FW | Semi-detached | £447,500 | New build. |
| 22 Aug 2024 | 2 AL10 8FW | Detached | £538,000 | New build. |
| 22 Aug 2024 | 22 AL10 8FW | Terraced | £437,500 | New build. |
| 20 Aug 2024 | 7 AL10 8FW | Detached | £535,000 | New build. |
| 16 Aug 2024 | 1 AL10 8FW | Detached | £538,000 | New build. |
| 31 Jul 2024 | 5 AL10 8FW | Detached | £637,500 | New build. |
| 25 Jul 2024 | 21 AL10 8FW | Terraced | £451,000 | New build. |
| 19 Jul 2024 | 12 AL10 8FW | Semi-detached | £535,000 | New build. |
| 19 Jul 2024 | 8 AL10 8FW | Semi-detached | £479,000 | New build. |
| 10 Jul 2024 | 13 AL10 8FW | Semi-detached | £479,995 | New build. |
| 28 Jun 2024 | 19 AL10 8FW | Terraced | £447,500 | New build. |
| 8 Sep 2022 | 15 AL10 8FW | Other | £447,444 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
25 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (8); House, end-terrace (8); House, mid-terrace (6). Built: 2021 (25).
Council tax
What each band costs in Welwyn Hatfield in 2026-27: Band D £2,452 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,635 | £1,907 | £2,180 | £2,452 | £2,997 | £3,542 | £4,087 | £4,905 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (36% of about 880 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Hatfield - Onslow St Audreys School: up to 86 homes, permissioned (140 m)
- Hatfield - Link Drive Car Park: up to 80 homes, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Hatfield - Car park and shops north of Salisbury Square: up to 1 home, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Hatfield - 41-43 Town Centre: up to 6 homes, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Hatfield - 51 Great North Road: up to 23 homes, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Hatfield - Garages off Hillcrest: up to 8 homes, permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
- Hatfield - Sylvia Adams House 24 The Common: up to 10 homes, permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- Hatfield - GE Site Great North Road (South): up to 18 homes, permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
The Environment Agency's long-term flood risk figures have not been loaded for this street's postcodes yet.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 26 addresses are between 77 m and 81 m above sea level (79 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL10 8FU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| AL10 8FW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hatfield (Herts) 2.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Welham Green 253,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Brookmans Park 275,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Onslow St Audrey's School Hatfield | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Parkhouse Bus Station Hatfield | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 16.4 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Burvill House Surgery | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Queensway Health Centre | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | One Hatfield Hospital | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Hertfordshire Constabulary | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hatfield Station | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.3 ha | 40 m |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 310 m² | 150 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Albans Road East Recreation Ground 1.2 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Firs Close Allotment Garden 570 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 7.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 1, 3 & 5 Park Street, a listed building (Grade II*), 500 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 65 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade I and 5 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 1, 3 & 5 Park Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 500 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Parish Church of St Etheldreda | Listed building, Grade I | 560 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Goodrich House | Listed building, Grade II* | 570 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Gatehouse to Hatfield House With Porter's Lodge and the 2 Adjoining Cottages on the South | Listed building, Grade II* | 600 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Hatfield House | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Howe Dell | Valley | 340 m south |
| Coombe Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Hatfield Park | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Home Park | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Conduit Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Halfwayoak Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 0 | 6 |
| 55 to 59 | 0 | 20 |
| Under 55 | 26 | 0 |
26 of the street's 26 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Welwyn Hatfield: see them on the Welwyn Hatfield page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onslow St Audrey's School | Secondary | 11–18 | 100 m | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oak View Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School | Secondary | 11–18 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Countess Anne Church of England School | Primary | 5–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hatfield Community Free School | Primary | 4–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Birchwood Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Birchwood Avenue Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| De Havilland Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Ryde School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onslow St Audreys School AL10 8AB | School/college/university | 110 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Howe Dell Manor AL10 8AE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Breaks Manor Youth Centre AL10 8TP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2015 |
| Brightside Preschool AL10 8TP | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Hatfield Foodies Ltd AL10 8BJ | Other catering premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Noodle King also t/a New Dynasty and Mama's Rice AL9 5JD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Aroma Lounge AL9 5AF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Workshop Trading (London) Limited AL10 8BB | Distributors/Transporters | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Jan 2026 |
| St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School AL10 8NN | School/college/university | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Southfield School AL10 8NN | School/college/university | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| St Audrey's Care Home AL9 5AR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Oak View Primary and Nursery School AL10 8NW | School/college/university | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd AL10 8NL | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Howe Dell (52); On or near Old Rectory Drive (16); On or near St Etheldreda'S Drive (15); On or near Onslow Close (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 27% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 11% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 52% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 44% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 22% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 81% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Overfield Close · Howe Dell · St Etheldreda's Drive · Old Rectory Drive · Onslow Close · Rectory Gardens · St Etheldreda's Drive · Brain Close · Breaks Road · French Horn Lane · Honeysuckle Gardens · Park Street
All the streets in AL10 and across Welwyn Hatfield.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.