HatfieldAL9
Welwyn Hatfield · East of England
AL9 (Hatfield) in Hertfordshire has recorded a five-year compound annual growth rate of 0.8% in property prices, alongside rental growth of 5.1% annually over the same period. Population expansion has been modest at 0.6% over five years. The postcode district scores 43.4 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, positioning it in the 16th percentile nationally. Currently classified as pre-cursor stage gentrification, AL9 shows a divergence between price and rental dynamics, with rental yields outpacing capital appreciation. Accessibility to London via rail and local employment centres continues to support the area's residential demand and rental market activity.
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- 1Property prices up 0.7% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.6% per year
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What's changing in Hatfield · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 5.2 points this month to 49/100, driven mainly by safety.
Hatfield (AL9) common questions
Is Hatfield up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Hatfield (AL9) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 49/100 (Average), in the top 58% of districts nationally. The score is up 8.3 points over the last 12 months.
Is Hatfield safe?
Hatfield has a safety score of 77/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Hatfield?
The average property price in Hatfield (AL9) is £522k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.7% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Hatfield?
The median monthly rent in Hatfield (AL9) is £1,486 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Hatfield?
Neighbouring postcode districts include South Kensington (SW7), Potters Bar (EN6), Welwyn Garden City (AL8), St Albans (AL4), Brentford (TW8). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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