Town Pop. 3,576

Living in Brookmans Park: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Brookmans Park comes out at 49/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 53/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 5 scored places sharing the AL9 postcode district, Brookmans Park ranks 2nd. Economic health (89) sits at 80/100 or above. On the national picture that lands Brookmans Park in the middle half of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see AL9 postcode district.

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Brookmans Park scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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AL9 5AB AL9 6AA AL9 7AA AL9 EN6

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
79
124.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 168 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 78 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Burglary 41 crimes
↑ 229% above national average
Vehicle crime 40 crimes
↑ 133% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 27 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
other 91 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 35 crimes
  2. 2 The Drive 24 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 19 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 9.8 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
68
Green Space 61
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Ample 8
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Ample 13
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
31
3 schools in area · 13 within 4km
3Good
  • Brookmans Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Chancellor's SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Little Heath Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
31
A&E departmentsPotters Bar Clinic1.9 mi
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital3.1 mi
Barnet Hospital4.5 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Free London NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.6%
Nearest GP surgeryPotterells Medical Centre1.1 mi
GP capacity1,385 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
10
Full fibre (FTTP)60.9%
available across Welwyn Hatfield
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
54.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
54.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
87.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 94 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate58.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.6%Unemployed2.5%Retired24%Student6.1%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.2%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary13.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.2%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership79.4%
Among the least-deprived 15% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
Council tax Welwyn Hatfield · 2026-27
A £1,635
B £1,907
C £2,180
D £2,452
E £2,997
F £3,542
G £4,087
H £4,904
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
38
Brookmans Park 0.8 mi
Welham Green 1.4 mi
Potters Bar 1.8 mi
J2 A1(M) 2.4 mi
J24 M25 2.6 mi
J24 M25 2.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
53
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 20
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Ample 44

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £1,007,500 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£925k £1.1m £1.3m £1.5m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

North Mymms 42 1.2 mi away ⇄
Welham Green 47 1.6 mi away ⇄
Potters Bar 57 1.8 mi away ⇄
Northaw 46 2.1 mi away ⇄
Cuffley 52 2.9 mi away ⇄
Essendon 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Newgate Street 40 2.9 mi away ⇄
Colney Heath 48 2.9 mi away ⇄
South Mimms 30 3.0 mi away ⇄
Hatfield 55 3.4 mi away ⇄
Little Berkhamsted 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Smallford 51 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Brookmans Park a nice place to live?

Brookmans Park has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Brookmans Park is 49/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Brookmans Park?

Brookmans Park is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 79/100. There were 445 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Brookmans Park?

Among the top-rated schools in Brookmans Park are Brookmans Park Primary School, Chancellor's School and Little Heath Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Brookmans Park in total.

What are house prices like in Brookmans Park?

The current median house price in Brookmans Park is £1,007,500, around 254% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%.

Brookmans Park in context

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Postcode districts in Brookmans Park

AL9 49 ⇄
EN6 52 ⇄

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