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Howlands

England / East of England / Welwyn Hatfield / Howlands

About

Howlands ward is located in the northern part of Welwyn Garden City, within the Welwyn Hatfield district. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including detached homes, terraces, and flats. It is bordered by the A1(M) motorway to the west, providing easy access to nearby towns and London. The ward includes Howlands School and Nursery, catering to local families.

Green spaces such as Howlands Park and the nearby Stanborough Lakes offer recreational opportunities. The ward is close to the town centre, with shops, cafes, and public transport links. Howlands has a quiet, suburban feel, with a focus on community facilities and convenience for residents. The area is well-connected by road and rail, making it practical for commuters.

Area overview

On average Howlands has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Howlands is £51,775 per year. There are 2 schools in Howlands: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
33.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 81 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 in Howlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,100,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£640,000
Flats10£271,250
Semi-Detached24£492,500
Terraced41£414,000

10 years price trend in Howlands

All postcodes in Howlands

AL74SD

Howlands

AL73EL

Heronswood Road

AL73HZ

Coltsfoot

AL73LT

Cowper Road

AL73PN

Ludwick Way

AL74ER

Hertford Road

AL74FW

Hall Grove

AL74AN

Little Thistle

AL74BA

Beehive Lane

AL74QE

Aldock

AL74QL

Moorend

AL73EB

Sweet Briar

AL73LQ

Green Vale

AL73HY

Jonquil Close

AL73JN

Linces Way

AL73LA

Wellcroft Close

AL73NP

Poundwell

AL73LP

Upperfield Road

AL73LZ

Green Vale

AL74LZ

Homestead Court

AL74AB

Thistle Grove

AL74AZ

Moorlands

AL74FP

Hall Grove

AL74QF

Aldock

AL74SA

West Mead

AL73JY

Wellcroft Road

AL73SD

Salisbury Road

AL72AA

Ridgeway

AL73BX

Peartree

AL73EP

Haynes Close

AL74FU

Chapelfield Close

AL74PT

Boxfield

AL74SE

The Commons

AL74AR

Birds Close

AL74BH

Beehive Lane

AL74RL

Howlands

AL73ET

Heronswood Road

AL73LR

Upperfield Road

AL74AA

Holwell Hyde Lane

AL74AW

Caponfield

AL74BZ

Howlands

AL74FT

William Close

AL74PQ

Hall Grove

AL74PY

Moorlands

AL74PZ

Hillside

AL73LB

Wellcroft Road

AL73LS

Cowper Road

AL73NW

Knella Road

AL74AD

Thistle Grove

AL73JS

Blackthorn Road

AL74AF

Thistle Grove

AL74AH

Thistle Grove

AL74DT

Henry Close

AL74HG

Beehive Lane

AL74HX

Howlands

AL74RW

The Commons

AL73JE

Marley Road

AL73JZ

Wellcroft Close

AL74EN

The Commons

AL74LX

Homestead Lane

AL74QB

The Jinnings

AL74RU

The Commons

AL73HT

Kilworth Close

AL74BP

Beehive Lane

AL74BS

Marley Road

AL74QD

Sheepcote

AL74RF

Howlands

AL74RQ

Howlands

AL74SB

The Commons
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.