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About

The Hollybush area is situated in the northern part of Hatfield, within the Welwyn Hatfield borough. It is primarily a residential district characterised by post-war housing, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. The layout is functional, with local streets serving the surrounding neighbourhoods. A notable local feature is the presence of the former de Havilland aircraft company site nearby, which has influenced the area's development and community history.

The area provides essential amenities for residents, including Hollybush Junior and Infant Schools at its heart. Green space is available at King George V Playing Fields, offering recreational facilities. Transport connections are provided by local bus routes linking to Hatfield town centre and the railway station. The residential character is consistent, with the area functioning as a settled, practical neighbourhood within the wider town.

Area overview

On average Hollybush has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 38.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hollybush is £63,630 per year. The median sale price in Hollybush is £415,000 (around £453 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £259,000 and £470,500. There are 3 schools in Hollybush: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hollybush is home to around 7,850 people, with a population density of about 4,077.5 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
38.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hollybush Population
7,850
Population density
4,077.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.36(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.45(+51%)
Other theft
5.86(+7%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.84(-24%)
Vehicle crime
3.69(-16%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,645
71.91%
Other White
590
7.52%
African
337
4.29%
Indian
253
3.22%
Other Asian
142
1.81%
Total population: 7,850

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,117
35.11%
Level 3 (A level)
1,009
16.73%
No qualifications
920
15.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
839
13.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
684
11.34%
Total 16+ residents: 6,030

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
920
29.57%
Social rents from council
825
26.52%
Owns outright
594
19.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
422
13.56%
Other social rented
283
9.1%
Total households: 3,111

Property prices in Hollybush

Median price: £415,000
Price per sq ft: £453
Sales (last 12 months): 73
Typical range (middle 50%): £259K – £471K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 (about £453 per square foot) in Hollybush area, with individual transactions ranging from £146,666 up to £650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hollybush over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached19£505,000£490
Terraced32£425,000£499
Flats22£245,000£377

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hollybush

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hollybush.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£492,500£247,750£455,000£355,000
2017£500,000£257,000£427,500£357,500
2018£507,250£250,000£414,500£359,000
2019£549,000£235,000£431,250£357,000
2020£660,000£230,000£447,500£385,000
2021£512,500£250,000£464,000£400,000
2022£785,000£251,000£505,000£420,500
2023—£264,500£519,500£427,000
2024£535,000£247,000£491,500£410,000
2025£770,000£251,000£475,000£410,000
2026—£245,000£505,000£435,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hollybush.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hollybush.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£436£393£412£383
2017£461£406£430£375
2018£501£409£409£398
2019£413£369£373£412
2020£461£360£421£409
2021£496£376£445£410
2022£510£394£452£444
2023—£389£537£460
2024£496£392£478£456
2025£497£377£502£487
2026—£390£487£494
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hollybush.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Welwyn Hatfield district.

Band A£1,635
Band B£1,907
Band C£2,180
Band D£2,452
Band E£2,997
Band F£3,542
Band G£4,087
Band H£4,905

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.