North Drive, Hatfield
House prices, sold prices and local information for AL9 5EG.
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At a glance
17 property sales on North Drive, Hatfield have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £216,500. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £236,103. Average sale prices fell from £227,875 in 2016 to £216,500 in 2026 (-5%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 56% below the Hatfield average of £494,956 over the same period. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 0 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on North Drive range from £207,000 to £265,000. Every home sold here was sold leasehold. Of 72 streets in Hatfield with at least two sales in the last year, North Drive ranks 67th for average price, making it one of the more affordable streets in the town.
House prices on North Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all AL9 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 0% freehold and 100% leasehold across 17 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 17 | £236,103 | 10 Jun 2026 |
Sold prices on North Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, Kings Place, North Drive AL9 5EG | 10 Jun 2026 | £207,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 7, Kings Place, North Drive AL9 5EG | 17 Apr 2026 | £220,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 16, Kings Place, North Drive AL9 5EG | 20 Mar 2026 | £222,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 6, Kings Place, North Drive AL9 5EG | 3 Jul 2025 | £244,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 8, Kings Place, North Drive AL9 5EG | 7 Oct 2024 | £230,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 20, Kings Place, North Drive AL9 5EG | 27 Sep 2024 | £237,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 32, York House, North Drive AL9 5EG | 23 Jan 2023 | £248,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 14, Kings Place, North Drive AL9 5EG | 15 Nov 2022 | £240,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 36, York House, North Drive AL9 5EG | 28 Oct 2022 | £227,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 26, York House, North Drive AL9 5EG | 11 Feb 2022 | £265,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 25, York House, North Drive AL9 5EG | 18 Feb 2021 | £237,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 5, Kings Place, North Drive AL9 5EG | 18 Jun 2020 | £239,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 1, Kings Place, North Drive AL9 5EG | 23 Mar 2020 | £237,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 6, Kings Place, North Drive AL9 5EG | 20 Jul 2018 | £247,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 14, Kings Place, North Drive AL9 5EG | 26 May 2017 | £255,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 16, Kings Place, North Drive AL9 5EG | 20 May 2016 | £244,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 15, Kings Place, North Drive AL9 5EG | 10 Mar 2016 | £211,750 | Flat | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 16, Kings Place, North Drive | £244,000 (May 2016) → £222,500 (Mar 2026) | -9% over 10 yrs |
| 6, Kings Place, North Drive | £247,500 (Jul 2018) → £244,000 (Jul 2025) | -1% over 7 yrs |
| 14, Kings Place, North Drive | £255,000 (May 2017) → £240,000 (Nov 2022) | -6% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near North Drive
Crime
246 crimes were reported within about a mile of North Drive in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 79 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 25 |
| Shoplifting | 22 |
| Drugs | 17 |
| Public order | 15 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near North Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Countess Anne Church of England School 209 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.2 mi |
| The Ryde School 191 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Birchwood Nursery School 173 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding Report | 0.4 mi |
| Birchwood Avenue Primary School 202 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Onslow St Audrey's School 787 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School 942 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School 438 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Southfield School 108 pupils | Community special school | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Hatfield (Herts) station 0.3 mi · 6 min walk
- Welham Green station 2.2 mi · 44 min walk
- Welwyn Garden City station 2.3 mi · 46 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Cecil Crescent (nr, St Albans Road East) 2 min walk
- The Ryde (nr, Hertford Road) 2 min walk
- Cecil Crescent (opp, St Albans Road East) 2 min walk
- Fawn Court (N-bound, The Ryde) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Wrafton House Surgery
9-11 Wellfield Road, Hatfield · 0.5 mi - Lister House Surgery
The Common, Hatfield · 0.5 mi - Burvill House Surgery
52-54 Dellfield Road, Hatfield · 0.7 mi - Spring House Health
Spring House Site, Ascots Lane, Welwyn Garden City · 1.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Budgens Budgens Hatfield Train Station · 0.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Birchwood · 0.4 mi
- Iceland Iceland Hatfield · 0.6 mi
- Tesco Extra Tesco Hatfield Extra · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Robin Hood Lane - Jade Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Boots · 0.6 mi
- Jade Pharmacy (hatfield) · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Queensway Health Centre · 0.5 mi
- Hatfield Dental Centre · 0.6 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.6 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 39.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 21.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 38.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 680 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 13.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,676 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 95% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 96% | 92% |
Share of homes across Welwyn Hatfield with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Energy ratings and home sizes on North Drive
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Who lives around North Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | Welwyn Hatfield | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73.4% | 78.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 10.8% | 6.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 2.8% | 2.3% |
Religion
| Here | Welwyn Hatfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 51.2% | 47.2% |
| No religion | 33% | 37% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 3.3% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.9% |
Country of birth
| Here | Welwyn Hatfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.7% | 78% |
| Born outside the UK | 29.3% | 22% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Welwyn Hatfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 33.8% | 37.3% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 14.3% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.3% | 19.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.2% | 12.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.7% | 9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 4.5% |
| Other qualifications | 2.2% | 2.7% |
General health
| Here | Welwyn Hatfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.9% | 51.7% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 11% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Welwyn Hatfield | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 44.4% | 41.6% |
| No cars or vans in household | 25.1% | 17.6% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 20.8% | 29.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9.7% | 11.3% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Welwyn Hatfield.
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