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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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

Median price£400,000
Price per sq ft£462
Sales (last 12 months)58
Typical range (middle 50%)£294K – £449K

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £462 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-Detached14£500,001£483
Terraced29£407,500£487
Flats15£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£245,500£455,000£355,000
2017£537,500£264,000£427,500£355,000
2018£507,250£252,500£414,500£359,000
2019£505,000£235,500£422,500£354,250
2020£660,000£230,000£435,000£385,000
2021£512,500£250,000£464,000£400,000
2022£785,000£255,000£500,000£416,500
2023—£266,500£487,445£427,000
2024£535,000£248,000£491,500£407,500
2025£770,000£252,000£485,001£400,000
2026—£202,500£507,500£418,750
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£392£412£383
2017£436£409£430£378
2018£501£409£409£400
2019£375£372£373£410
2020£461£359£420£411
2021£496£375£445£405
2022£510£392£452£438
2023—£391£478£460
2024£496£393£478£455
2025£497£377£502£487
2026—£400£516£459
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.

All postcodes in Hollybush

AL74SJ

Chequers

AL74LF

Mount Way

AL74FN

Twelve Acres

AL74TD

Hitherbaulk

AL74HT

Howlands

AL74HR

Harebell

AL74EA

Boundary Lane

AL74DZ

Boundary Court

AL74NU

Leigh Common

AL74HS

Howlands

AL74NR

Hunters Way

AL74NS

Two Acres

AL74LU

Homestead Lane

AL74JH

Hollybush Lane

AL74EZ

Walnut Court

AL74LD

Mount Way

AL74JN

Hollybush Lane

AL74DW

Linkfield

AL74BY

Old Dairy Yard

AL74NL

Leigh Common

AL74FL

Sir John Newsom Way

AL74SZ

Burrowfield

AL74NE

Hyde Valley

AL74PA

Hyde Valley

AL74FH

Purdom Road

AL74FF

Layton Street

AL74DR

Katescroft

AL74ST

Southfield

AL74FB

Lawrence Hall End

AL74JJ

Hollybush Lane

AL73TR

Woodhall Lane

AL74NF

Homestead Lane

AL74JS

Hollybush Lane

AL74TG

Twelve Acres

AL74TW

West Burrowfield

AL74SW

Little Burrow

AL74TE

Raymonds Plain

AL74LH

Ryelands

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.