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About

Howlands ward is located in the Welwyn Garden City area, within the borough of Welwyn Hatfield. The ward is largely defined by its educational and healthcare institutions, forming a significant part of the local landscape. It is home to the University of Hertfordshire's main College Lane campus, which contributes to the area's demographic. The Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, a major local facility, is also situated here, alongside associated medical research buildings.

Residential areas within Howlands consist primarily of post-war housing estates and some newer developments, providing homes for university staff, students, and hospital workers. The presence of these large institutions creates a distinct rhythm to daily life, with term-time and shift-work patterns influencing the area. Green spaces are integrated throughout, including playing fields and the campus grounds, offering recreational space amidst the functional infrastructure.

Area overview

On average Howlands has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Howlands is £66,384 per year. There are 2 schools in Howlands: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Howlands is home to around 7,398 people, with a population density of about 3,559.5 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
33.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Howlands Population
7,398
Population density
3,559.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.53(+54%)
Shoplifting
35.96(+426%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.25(+187%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.65(+36%)
Other theft
6.35(+16%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,576
75.42%
Other White
509
6.88%
Indian
243
3.29%
African
179
2.42%
Other Asian
155
2.1%
Total population: 7,393

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,867
32.63%
Level 3 (A level)
1,040
18.18%
No qualifications
896
15.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
869
15.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
626
10.94%
Total 16+ residents: 5,722

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
937
32.18%
Social rents from council
699
24%
Owns outright
682
23.42%
Other social rented
372
12.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
170
5.84%
Total households: 2,912

Property prices in Howlands

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £447,500 in Howlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £173,000 up to £763,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Howlands 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 Howlands over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats8£243,750
Terraced26£445,000
Semi-Detached18£527,500
Detached6£657,500

10 years median price trend in Howlands

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

All postcodes in Howlands

AL73SD

Salisbury Road

AL73LB

Wellcroft Road

AL74PW

Moorlands

AL74AQ

Thistle Grove

AL74BS

Marley Road

AL73LH

Wheatley Road

AL74PN

Hall Grove

AL73JU

Wellcroft Road

AL74BB

Beehive Lane

AL73LQ

Wheatley Road

AL73EN

Heronswood Road

AL74AW

Caponfield

AL74RL

Howlands

AL73NP

Poundwell

AL74SE

The Commons

AL74AH

Thistle Grove

AL74DT

Princes Avenue

AL73JD

Cole Green Lane

AL74PH

Hall Grove

AL73LT

Cowper Road

AL73LP

Upperfield Road

AL73EU

Heronswood Road

AL74RY

The Commons

AL74RW

The Commons

AL73DU

Sweet Briar

AL74AD

Thistle Grove

AL73LX

Hurstlings

AL73LF

Wheatley Road

AL74PZ

Hillside

AL74HG

Howlands

AL73JY

Wellcroft Road

AL73LS

Cowper Road

AL74RB

Howlands

AL73EW

Heronswood Road

AL74RU

The Commons

AL73PN

Ludwick Way

AL74BZ

Queens Avenue

AL74PX

The Pastures

AL74PL

Hall Grove

AL73HS

Kilworth Close

AL73QW

Ludwick Way

AL72AA

Ridgeway

AL74AL

Thistle Grove

AL74BD

The Limes

AL74EN

The Commons

AL74AZ

Cotters Croft

AL74RF

Howlands

AL74LR

Howlands

AL74PQ

Hall Grove

AL74AP

Caponfield

AL73EL

Heronswood Road

AL73DX

Sweet Briar

AL73HY

Jonquil Close

AL73LG

Wheatley Road

AL74FP

Duchess Court

AL74LP

Howlands

AL74BJ

Beehive Lane

AL74HQ

Howlands

AL74LZ

Homestead Court

AL73JX

Wellcroft Road

AL74BE

Beehive Green

AL74QB

The Jinnings

AL73LY

Hempstall

AL74EL

Victoria Close

AL73LN

Wheatley Road

AL74BQ

Beehive Lane

AL74ER

William Close

AL74RJ

Howicks Green

AL74RA

Howlands

AL74EP

Albert Place

AL73JG

Cole Green Lane

AL74BA

Beehive Lane

AL73ES

Heronswood Road

AL73NW

Knella Road

AL73LD

Wheatley Road

AL73EA

Sweet Briar

AL74BG

Beehive Green

AL73JS

Blackthorn Road

AL73DY

Sweet Briar

AL74AS

Caponfield

AL74AN

Thistle Grove

AL73JE

Cole Green Lane

AL74RX

Daye Mead

AL74ES

Henry Close

AL74LT

Homestead Lane

AL74QD

Sheepcote

AL73EP

Haynes Close

AL74QG

Moorlands

AL74FW

Howlands

AL73JP

Blackthorn Road

AL73NR

Knella Road

AL74AE

Little Thistle

AL73HU

Woodman Close

AL74PR

Archers Ride

AL73LW

Upperfield Road

AL72FB

Leefield

AL72DB

Ridgeway

AL73HX

Jonquil Close

AL74QH

Moorside

AL73JR

Blackthorn Road

Data Sources

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