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About

Handside ward lies in the northern part of Welwyn Garden City, encompassing a primarily residential area with a mix of housing types. The layout is characterised by quiet, tree-lined streets and numerous cul-de-sacs, reflecting its Garden City planning heritage. It is bordered by the A1000 to the west and includes local amenities such as Handside Primary School and the Handside neighbourhood shops, serving the immediate community.

The area is directly adjacent to the expansive Stanborough Park, which offers lakes and green space along its eastern boundary. A notable feature is the presence of the historic Handside House, a Grade II listed building that now serves as office space, situated near the original settlement core. The ward maintains a distinct separation from the busier commercial centres, functioning as a settled suburban enclave within the broader borough.

Area overview

On average Handside has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Handside is £69,367 per year. There are 3 schools in Handside: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Handside is home to around 6,932 people, with a population density of about 1,918.7 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
20.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Handside Population
6,932
Population density
1,918.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
53.95(+659%)
Violence and sexual offences
44.72(+44%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.23(+231%)
Public order
10.1(+94%)
Other theft
9.52(+71%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,486
79.13%
Other White
417
6.01%
Indian
186
2.68%
Irish
119
1.72%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
91
1.31%
Total population: 6,933

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,737
47.59%
Level 3 (A level)
826
14.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
703
12.22%
No qualifications
699
12.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
463
8.05%
Total 16+ residents: 5,751

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,165
37.58%
Owns with a mortgage
827
26.68%
Social rents from council
489
15.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
341
11%
Other social rented
222
7.16%
Total households: 3,100

Property prices in Handside

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 in Handside area, with individual transactions ranging from £174,000 up to £1,195,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Handside in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Handside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£900,000
Flats22£290,000
Semi-Detached16£648,750
Terraced20£502,500

10 years median price trend in Handside

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Handside.

All postcodes in Handside

AL86SW

Handside Lane

AL86HA

The Howard Centre

AL86PG

Wigmores North

AL86SA

Church Road

AL86XS

Springfields

AL86YL

Lemsford Lane

AL86YX

De Soissons Close

AL87BH

High Oaks Road

AL86BQ

Howardsgate

AL86BW

Howardsgate

AL86LQ

Attimore Road

AL86TB

The Old Drive

AL86XR

Downfields

AL86XT

Springfields

AL86HT

Turmore Dale

AL86SF

Handside Lane

AL86SN

Handside Lane

AL87BD

Dellcott Close

AL87DL

Palmerston Close

AL86BY

Handside

AL86JX

Barleycroft Road

AL86TF

Handside Lane

AL87BU

Brockswood Lane

AL87DQ

The Valley Green

AL86SP

Handside Lane

AL86EQ

Birdcroft Road

AL86LH

Attimore Road

AL86PH

Wigmores North

AL86RD

Fretherne Road

AL86DJ

Howardsgate

AL86HZ

Parkway

AL86RJ

Guessens Road

AL86RX

Elm Gardens

AL86SS

Meadow Green

AL86UZ

Marsden Green

AL69AJ

Ayot St Peter Road

AL86BH

Howardsgate

AL86HP

Parkway

AL86YD

Marsden Green

AL86EY

Fordwich Road

AL86QA

Guessens Road

AL86QT

Russellcroft Road

AL86HS

Turmore Dale

AL86UJ

Handside

AL87BW

Mannicotts

AL86DS

Parkway

AL86EG

Lytton Gardens

AL86HX

Hobbs Way

AL86JT

Rooks Close

AL86QN

Russellcroft Road

AL86YQ

Marsden Road

AL87BP

Lemsford Lane

AL86BA

Fretherne Road

AL86EX

Fordwich Road

AL86HF

Scotts View

AL86HG

Parkway

AL86HJ

Parkway Close

AL86LN

Attimore Close

AL86QZ

Homerfield

AL86RG

Guessens Grove

AL86RT

Youngs Rise

AL86TE

Handside Lane

AL86UR

Bridge Road

AL86YR

Lemsford Lane

AL86RY

Elm Gardens

AL86QS

Guessens Walk

AL86SU

Barn Close

AL86YB

Marsden Green

AL87DW

High Grove

AL86LA

Applecroft Road

AL86PD

Stonehills

AL86RR

Guessens Road

AL86XY

Marsden Road

AL87DR

Valley Road

AL86AP

Howardsgate

AL86AT

Howardsgate

AL86EH

Birdcroft Road

AL86UL

Handside

AL86YF

Marsden Road

AL86YS

Newfields

AL86SE

Handside Lane

AL86XN

Springfields

AL87BT

High Oaks Road

AL87DG

Valley Road

AL86PL

Wigmores South

AL87SR

Brickwall Cottages

AL86BB

Howardsgate

AL86EN

Longcroft Lane

AL86JD

Parkway

AL87BE

Brockswood Lane

AL86QW

Guessens Road

AL86RS

Guessens Road

AL86BX

Handside

AL86NA

Stonehills

AL86QX

Russellcroft Road

AL86XA

Stanborough Road

AL86YP

Lemsford Lane

AL86AJ

Digswell Road

AL86SL

Little Youngs

AL87DP

Valley Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.