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About

Hollybush ward sits in the northern part of Welwyn Hatfield, encompassing a mix of residential estates and significant green spaces. The area is primarily residential, with housing ranging from post-war developments to more modern family homes. Its layout is characterised by quiet, winding streets and numerous cul-de-sacs, creating a settled neighbourhood atmosphere. The ward includes the distinct locality of Woolmer Green to its west, adding to its community composition.

A notable feature is the presence of the large Hollybush Farm development, a substantial modern housing estate built on former agricultural land. The area is bordered by the A1(M) motorway to the east, which defines its boundary. Local amenities are focused around a few key parades serving immediate daily needs, while larger retail and leisure facilities are found in neighbouring town centres. The terrain is gently rolling, with pockets of woodland and playing fields interspersed throughout.

Area overview

On average Hollybush has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 39.8% 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. There are 2 schools in Hollybush: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hollybush is home to around 7,054 people, with a population density of about 4,081.5 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
39.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hollybush Population
7,054
Population density
4,081.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.01(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.42(+68%)
Other theft
6.52(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.39(-15%)
Vehicle crime
4.11(-7%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,991
70.72%
Other White
558
7.91%
African
330
4.68%
Indian
213
3.02%
Other Asian
141
2%
Total population: 7,057

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,898
35.31%
Level 3 (A level)
889
16.54%
No qualifications
798
14.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
766
14.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
615
11.44%
Total 16+ residents: 5,375

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
815
29.63%
Social rents from council
712
25.88%
Owns outright
478
17.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
403
14.65%
Other social rented
277
10.07%
Total households: 2,751

Property prices in Hollybush

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 in Hollybush area, with individual transactions ranging from £146,666 up to £770,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hollybush 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 Hollybush over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£770,000
Terraced35£410,000
Semi-Detached18£500,001
Flats13£258,000

10 years median price trend in Hollybush

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

All postcodes in Hollybush

AL73PW

Cole Green Lane

AL74HE

Howlands

AL74NN

Hunters Way

AL74FE

Layton Street

AL74AX

Bartlett Close

AL74NW

Four Acres

AL74EW

Kendall Close

AL74FX

Woodberry Close

AL74SG

Merrifield Court

AL74TF

Raymonds Plain

AL74NB

Gooseacre

AL74TT

St Josephs Green

AL74TZ

Elliott Close

AL74JX

Mount Way

AL74FA

Kenyon Place

AL74HL

Ascots Lane

AL74SX

Eddington Crescent

AL74NQ

Meadway

AL74DH

Drycroft

AL74LG

The Wade

AL74DL

Boundary Lane

AL74JW

Hollybush Lane

AL74DQ

Middlefield

AL74JT

Hollybush Lane

AL74ED

Camfield

AL74LQ

Ryelands

AL74TU

Berwick Place

AL74JR

Hollybush Lane

AL74JY

The Croft

AL74SL

Burrowfield

AL74SH

Merrifield Court

AL74DS

Lady Grove

AL74TX

Chequers Field

AL74HW

Howlands

AL74EF

Boundary Lane

AL74DY

Boundary Lane

AL74DF

Boundary Lane

AL74SS

Burrowfield

AL74SQ

Eddington Crescent

AL74SR

Burrowfield

AL74SY

Eddington Crescent

AL74JZ

Mountway Close

AL74EX

Walnut Grove

AL74HN

Howlands

AL74TB

East Burrowfield

AL74NP

Hunters Way

AL74DG

Rollswood

AL74EE

Golden Dell

AL74EH

Boundary Lane

AL74LA

Mount Way

AL74JL

Hollybush Lane

AL74NA

Hyde Valley

AL74SP

Little Burrow

AL74NX

Homestead Lane

AL74EG

Boundary Lane

AL74EJ

Boundary Lane

AL74LL

Hollybush Lane

AL74TH

Raymonds Close

AL74JP

South Ley

AL74DN

Linkfield

AL74HA

Howlands

AL74NT

Hunters Way

AL74EU

Walnut Grove

AL74HP

Howlands

AL74DU

Lady Grove

AL74HD

Howlands

AL74EB

Golden Dell

AL74TQ

Raymonds Plain

AL74HB

Howlands

AL74DP

Boundary Lane

AL74ET

Howlands

AL74DA

Hyde Valley

AL74EY

Walnut Grove

AL74FG

Chambers Grove

AL74SN

Burrowfield

AL74NG

Leigh Common

AL74FD

Oaken Grove

AL74TJ

Great Ley

AL74NJ

Leigh Common

AL73PD

Cole Green Lane

AL74LE

Little Wade

AL74LB

Mount Way

AL74FQ

Chambers Grove

AL74EQ

Boundary Lane

AL73JA

Cole Green Lane

AL74LJ

Green Acres

AL74JU

Hollybush Lane

AL74TL

Great Ley

AL74TA

Chequers

AL74DJ

Middlefield

AL74TN

Little Ley

AL74NZ

Homestead Lane

AL74HZ

Kingsley Court

AL74DX

Pinnate Place

AL74QY

Chequers Field

AL74TR

Great Ley

AL74TS

Great Ley

AL74FJ

Sir John Newsom Way

AL74NH

Meadway

AL74TP

Oaken Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.