POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
AL9 5AY postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 97.3%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 8 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 18 Nov 2025 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £482,500Based on 13 sales · Latest sale in data: 18 Nov 2025
- Gigabit availability 97.3%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 8 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 13 sales · Latest sale in data: 18 Nov 2025.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 97.3%, with 97.3% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
14 within 400mAL9 5AY links 14 transport stops within 400m and 27 within 800m. 11 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Hatfield Railway Station (BCT) at about 180m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Hatfield (Herts) Rail Station at about 215m.
Local business
95 within 1200mAL9 5AY currently links 95 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 30 food and drink, 23 personal services, 20 grocery. The closest mapped place is Horse & Groom at about 56m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
1,726 online job adverts observedWelwyn Hatfield local authority · Jun 2026. No comparable movement yet
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched AL9 5AY in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
8 nearby school rows8 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for AL9 5AY. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 10AL9 5AY has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 10 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 116, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 107 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£482,500
Strong sample. Based on 13 sales · Latest sale in data: 18 Nov 2025.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of AL9 5AY, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
30 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (13), restaurant (10), cafe (7).
Amenity group
Personal services
23 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (16), beauty (7).
Amenity group
Grocery
20 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (14), bakery (3), supermarket (2).
Amenity group
Health
8 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pharmacy (4), chemist (2), optician (2).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Nightlife
Horse & Groom
Pub at 21, Park Street, Hatfield.
Nightlife
The Eight Bells (Farr Brew)
Pub at 2, Park Street, Hatfield.
Food and drink
Angie's Deli
Cafe at 3, The Broadway, Hatfield.
Personal services
Hair & Beauty Boutique
Hairdresser at 5, The Broadway, Hatfield.
Personal services
Brows By Jordan
Beauty in the current nearby-place seam.
Personal services
Mick's Barbers
Hairdresser at 37, Church Street, Hatfield.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Brookmans Park Primary School
Primary option in AL9 7QY. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School
Primary option in AL9 6HD. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School, Welham Green
Primary option in AL9 7NE. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for AL9 5AY before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around AL9 5AY.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like AL9 5AY with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
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Ask vetted agents
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