Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the AL9 postcode area, covering Hatfield and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£457,965
Median price
£400,000
5-year trend
+23.3%
Total sales
5,692
The AL9 area has 328 individual postcodes with 5,692 registered sales. Prices are +15.4% above the national average, with the largest concentration in Hatfield. The five-year price movement is +23.3%.
A Hertfordshire town with fast trains to London Kings Cross, a large university campus and a mix of modern and traditional housing near the A1(M).
🚆 Main station
Hatfield
⏱️ London commute
~25 min by train
AL9 averages £457,965, placing it in the upper-mid range. This tier often attracts a mix of professionals, families and investors, with prices +15.4% above the national average. The dataset includes 5,692 recorded sales across 328 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in AL9 is +23.3%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
AL9 7NN
£149,010 avg · 131 sales
AL9 7NJ
£159,023 avg · 125 sales
AL9 5DE
£187,144 avg · 91 sales
AL9 5HB
£243,901 avg · 78 sales
AL9 7EL
£207,983 avg · 78 sales
AL9 5ET
£300,303 avg · 72 sales
AL9 5EG
£194,741 avg · 70 sales
AL9 5DB
£267,453 avg · 63 sales
AL9 5HA
£240,464 avg · 61 sales
This AL9 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the AL9 postcode area is £457,965, based on 5,692 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Hatfield.
Properties in AL9 average £457,965, which is +15.4% above the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£400,000) is 12.7% below the average (£457,965), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in AL9 have moved +23.3% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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