Sunnyfield Hatfield
13 addresses across 1 postcode (AL9), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 43016554.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £740,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (D: 4, E: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; 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 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 420 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 70 to 71 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 Wrafton House Surgery, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 94% of households owned their home and 56% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 17 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 | 1 | £740,000 | £740,000 | £740,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £700,000 | £700,000 | £700,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £631,000 | £631,000 | £631,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £800,000 | £800,000 | £800,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £366,300 | £366,300 | £366,300 |
| 2012 | 1 | £498,000 | £498,000 | £498,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £198,000 | £198,000 | £198,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £202,500 | £202,500 | £202,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2025 | 5 AL9 5DX | Detached | £740,000 | |
| 22 Jun 2022 | 10 AL9 5DX | Detached | £700,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Nov 2019 | 4 AL9 5DX | Detached | £631,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Mar 2018 | 9 AL9 5DX | Detached | £800,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Nov 2017 | 11 AL9 5DX | Detached | £366,300 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Mar 2012 | 2 AL9 5DX | Detached | £498,000 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Jul 1998 | 9 AL9 5DX | Detached | £198,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Mar 1995 | 6 AL9 5DX | Detached | £202,500 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 169 m². Most common: House, detached (6). Built: 1950-1966 (4); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
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 D (29% of about 890 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 - Garages Lockley Crescent: up to 5 homes, permissioned (170 m)
- Hatfield - GE Site Great North Road (South): up to 18 homes, permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- Hatfield - 51 Great North Road: up to 23 homes, permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
- Hatfield - Garages at Little Mead: up to 5 homes, permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 6 October 2026 to 7 October 2026: CADENT GAS LIMITED, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, carriageway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 70 m and 71 m above sea level (71 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL9 5DX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hatfield (Herts) 2.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Welwyn Garden City 2.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Welham Green 253,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pleasant Rise Hatfield | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Parkhouse Bus Station Hatfield | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 15.8 km (9.8 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wrafton House Surgery | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Queensway Health Centre | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | One Hatfield Hospital | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Hertfordshire Police Federation | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Brookmans Park, Brookmans Park | 220 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,120 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 370 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Birchwood Playing Field 6.9 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Green Lanes Allotments 1.6 ha | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Old Mill House Museum and Mill Green Mill, a listed building (Grade II*), 420 m (0.3 miles) east. 25 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Old Mill House Museum and Mill Green Mill | Listed building, Grade II* | 420 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Hatfield War Memorial including memorial cross, garden wall and gates, and shelter pavilion | Listed building, Grade II* | 940 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Hill House | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Hatfield House | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Home Park | Wood | 840 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| The Warren | Wood | 950 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Creswick Plantation | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| The Broadwater | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Hatfield Park | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Howe Dell | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 13 | 13 |
None of the street's 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ryde School | Primary | 4–11 | 140 m | No published inspection |
| Countess Anne Church of England School | Primary | 5–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Birchwood Avenue Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Birchwood Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Onslow St Audrey's School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Green Lanes Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Creswick Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Requires improvement (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hatfield Community Free School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
| Oak View Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ryde School AL9 5DR | School/college/university | 190 m | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Welwyn Hatfield Museum Service AL9 5PD | Manufacturers/packers | 370 m | 5 Very good | 17 Dec 2012 |
| Simmons Bakers AL9 5JN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Superfood UK AL9 5JN | Distributors/Transporters | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2015 |
| The Mallard AL9 5LP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 17 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Stag Green Avenue (11); On or near Greenfield (5); On or near Lodge Drive (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 94% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 60% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 3% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 51% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 39% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 51% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 18% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 56% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: CADENT GAS LIMITED: Utility asset works, 5 October 2026 to 8 October 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- AL9 5DX: 13 addresses of 14 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Lodge Drive · Stag Green Avenue · The Holdings · Greenfield · Pleasant Rise · Lowlands · The Ryde · Mill Green · Mount Pleasant Close · Fawn Court · Highlands
All the streets in AL9 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.