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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 94 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
94
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

Shoplifting
57.99(+716%)
Violence and sexual offences
50.96(+64%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.28(+205%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.6(+50%)
Other theft
7.98(+44%)
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 64 recent sales, the median property price is £447,500 in Howlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £235,000 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
Detached6£640,000
Flats7£305,000
Semi-Detached19£520,000
Terraced32£435,000

10 years median price trend in Howlands

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

All postcodes in Howlands

AL72DB

Ridgeway

AL74BE

Beehive Green

AL74DB

Autumn Grove

AL73EL

Heronswood Road

AL74ER

William Close

AL74FW

Howlands

AL73HZ

Coltsfoot

AL73LT

Cowper Road

AL73PN

Ludwick Way

AL74QE

Thumbswood

AL74QL

Moorend

AL74AN

Thistle Grove

AL74BA

Beehive Lane

AL73EB

Sweet Briar

AL73LQ

Wheatley Road

AL73JN

Linces Way

AL73NP

Poundwell

AL73HY

Jonquil Close

AL73LA

Wellcroft Close

AL73LP

Upperfield Road

AL73LZ

Green Vale

AL74LZ

Homestead Court

AL74QF

Aldock

AL74AB

Thistle Grove

AL74FP

Duchess Court

AL74SA

West Mead

AL74FU

Chapelfield Close

AL74SE

The Commons

AL73JY

Wellcroft Road

AL72AA

Ridgeway

AL73BX

Cole Green Lane

AL73EP

Haynes Close

AL73SD

Salisbury Road

AL74PT

Boxfield

AL74BH

Beehive Lane

AL74AR

Birds Close

AL74RL

Howlands

AL73LR

Upperfield Road

AL74BZ

Queens Avenue

AL74PQ

Hall Grove

AL73ET

Heronswood Road

AL74AW

Caponfield

AL74FT

Charlotte Court

AL73LB

Wellcroft Road

AL73LS

Cowper Road

AL74PY

Moorlands

AL74PZ

Hillside

AL73NW

Knella Road

AL74AD

Thistle Grove

AL73JS

Blackthorn Road

AL74AF

Thistle Grove

AL74AH

Thistle Grove

AL74DT

Princes Avenue

AL74RW

The Commons

AL74HG

Howlands

AL73JE

Cole Green Lane

AL73JZ

Wellcroft Close

AL74LX

Homestead Lane

AL74RU

The Commons

AL74QB

The Jinnings

AL73HT

Kilworth Close

AL74BP

Beehive Lane

AL74BS

Marley Road

AL74QD

Sheepcote

AL74RF

Howlands

AL74SB

The Commons

AL74RQ

Howlands

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.