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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

AL74AR

Birds Close

AL74BL

Graysfield

AL74QJ

Moorlands

AL74RP

The Commons

AL73LL

Wheatley Road

AL73LE

Wheatley Road

AL74SA

West Mead

AL73LA

Wellcroft Close

AL74BT

Marley Road

AL73JZ

Wellcroft Close

AL73LJ

Wheatley Close

AL74JQ

Howlands

AL73DZ

Hornbeams

AL74PJ

Hall Grove

AL74AJ

Thistle Grove

AL73JF

Cole Green Lane

AL74QQ

Moorlands

AL74AB

Thistle Grove

AL74RQ

Howlands

AL73JT

Lowerfield

AL73JN

Linces Way

AL74FT

Charlotte Court

AL74BN

Beehive Lane

AL74QE

Thumbswood

AL74GN

Howlands

AL74AG

Thistle Grove

AL74HF

Howlands

AL74RT

Little Lake

AL74BH

Beehive Lane

AL73JW

Dunsters Mead

AL74FU

Chapelfield Close

AL74FR

Victoria Close

AL73LZ

Green Vale

AL73EX

Whitethorn

AL74LY

Homestead Court

AL74RZ

The Commons

AL74FS

George Court

AL73HT

Kilworth Close

AL74AA

Holwell Hyde Lane

AL74QF

Aldock

AL74PP

Moorlands

AL74RD

Howlands

AL74DB

Autumn Grove

AL74LX

Homestead Lane

AL74RH

Howicks Green

AL74PT

Boxfield

AL73NS

Knella Road

AL74PS

Archers Ride

AL74BP

Beehive Lane

AL74RE

Howlands

AL73JQ

Heronswood Road

AL73BX

Cole Green Lane

AL74PY

Moorlands

AL74AF

Thistle Grove

AL74RS

The Commons

AL73HR

Dunsters Mead

AL74QL

Moorend

AL73ER

Heronswood Road

AL73EB

Sweet Briar

AL73LR

Upperfield Road

AL73HZ

Coltsfoot

AL74RN

Desborough Close

AL74QA

Sheepcote

AL74RG

Howlands

AL74RR

East Mead

AL74SB

The Commons

AL73ET

Heronswood Road

Data Sources

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