| Council | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Crime Rate | ⚠️high |
| Vibe | 💪 Fitness Fanatics |
£541,672
£849,511
£281,358
£650,313
£487,063
Is Handside a nice place to live?
Yes, Handside is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Hertfordshire. Locals particularly enjoy access to parks and outdoor spaces.
How safe is Handside?
Handside has a higher than average crime rate of 203.0 crimes per 1,000 people. Crime hotspots have been reported near Howardsgate and A6129, as reported by Hertfordshire Constabulary.
What are the best schools in Handside?
Handside has 23 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Applecroft School, Countess Anne Church of England School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Waterside Academy and The Holy Family Catholic Primary School. Note: 3 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Handside?
The majority of residents in Handside identify as White (British) (78%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (85%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.