On average Handside has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 122 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 of residents in Handside is £56,800 per year. There are 3 schools in Handside: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £537,000 in Handside area, with individual transactions ranging from £174,000 up to £1,195,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £840,000 |
| Flats | 20 | £280,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £650,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £510,000 |
10 years price trend in Handside
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Lemsford Lane
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Digswell Road
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Attimore Road
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Church Road
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Little Youngs
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Marsden Road
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High Oaks Road
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High Oaks Road
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Applecroft Road
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Longcroft Lane
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Parkway
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Applecroft Road
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Amethyst Walk
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Parkway
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Parkway
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Broadfield Place
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Welwyn Garden City Central & Handside
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Stanborough Road
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Brockswood Lane
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Church Road
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The Cloisters
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Longcroft Lane
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Elm Gardens
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Handside Lane
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Marsden Close
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Dellcott Close
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Parkfields
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Welwyn Garden City Central & Handside
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Guessens Road
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Barleycroft Green
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Applecroft Road
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Howardsgate
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Welwyn Garden City Central & Handside
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Stanborough Green
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Newfields
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Dellcott Close
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Brockswood Lane
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The Cloisters
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Church Road
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Guessens Road
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Barn Close
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Handside Lane
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Welwyn Garden City Central & Handside
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Osborn Way
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Marsden Green
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.