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About

Panshanger ward is located in the eastern part of Welwyn Garden City, encompassing a mix of residential and green spaces. The area is primarily known for its housing developments, including the Panshanger Park development built on a former airfield. Local amenities are centred around the Moors Walk shopping parade, providing essential services to residents. The ward is bordered by the A414 to the north and the B1000 to the west, defining its suburban character.

The area's most significant feature is Panshanger Park, a large country park created from a former gravel quarry and historic estate. The park contains the Grand Union Canal and the River Mimram, with several lakes popular for fishing and walking. This extensive green space, managed by the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust, provides a notable contrast to the surrounding residential streets and is a central part of the ward's identity.

Area overview

On average Panshanger has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Panshanger is £66,542 per year. Panshanger is home to around 6,050 people, with a population density of about 3,241.7 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
22.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Panshanger Population
6,050
Population density
3,241.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.33(+28%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.28(+127%)
Shoplifting
18.02(+163%)
Vehicle crime
10.58(+140%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.76(+38%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,582
75.72%
Other White
434
7.17%
Indian
200
3.31%
African
167
2.76%
Other Asian
97
1.6%
Total population: 6,051

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,775
36.26%
Level 3 (A level)
841
17.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
723
14.77%
No qualifications
705
14.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
483
9.87%
Total 16+ residents: 4,895

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
839
32.71%
Owns outright
746
29.08%
Social rents from council
437
17.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
330
12.87%
Other social rented
159
6.2%
Total households: 2,565

Property prices in Panshanger

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £453,000 in Panshanger area, with individual transactions ranging from £147,000 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Panshanger 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 Panshanger over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats12£186,250
Terraced22£386,250
Semi-Detached13£500,000
Detached21£630,000

10 years median price trend in Panshanger

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

All postcodes in Panshanger

AL71FG

Beauchamps

AL72PW

Chelveston

AL72HY

Yew Grove

AL72LW

Gaddesden Grove

AL72PG

Rivenhall End

AL71FH

Barrington Mews

AL72HG

Lords Wood

AL72PS

Oakington

AL72QH

Halifax Way

AL60JE

Hertford Road

AL73HF

Bushey Ley

AL72PQ

Andrewsfield

AL72JP

Dalewood

AL72HH

Copperfields

AL72PL

Rivenhall End

AL72HT

Sylvandale

AL73HL

Carve Ley

AL73DQ

Holwell Hyde

AL73DD

Great Ganett

AL72RG

Roseacre Gardens

AL72LN

High Wickfield

AL72PF

Wyton

AL73JH

Heronswood Road

AL72PX

Northwood

AL71FJ

Tubbs Croft

AL72HU

The Holt

AL72PA

Tempsford

AL72RT

Sylvan Way

AL72LE

Waterford Green

AL72LR

Widford Road

AL72LS

Chilton Green

AL72JR

Dalewood

AL71HN

Cypress Avenue

AL72JA

Forresters Drive

AL72LG

Wareside Close

AL71RY

Panshanger

AL71FL

Dowley Wood

AL73DF

Great Ganett

AL72LB

Aldbury Grove

AL72PU

Chedburgh

AL72LF

Graveley Dell

AL72JL

Russettwood

AL71FQ

Langstone Ley

AL73DA

Great Ganett

AL72PN

Hunsdon

AL73HB

Bushey Ley

AL73EY

Bushey Ley

AL71HQ

Cedar Walk

AL71FR

Langstone Ley

AL73HN

Bushey Ley

AL71FF

Langstone Ley

AL72PR

Witchford

AL73EZ

Great Break

AL72PD

Stapleford

AL71FN

Elderfield

AL72LQ

Batford Close

AL72LP

Wyddial Green

AL72PZ

Somersham

AL72DA

Ridgeway

AL72JS

Glenwood

AL72QJ

Chalgrove

AL71FP

Elsons Mews

AL72JX

Ramblers Way

AL72LL

Pelham Court

AL72JD

Elizabeth Close

AL73HE

Dodwood

AL72QF

Martlesham

AL72PH

Rivenhall End

AL72HL

Birchall Wood

AL72HR

The Shaws

AL71HR

Aspen Way

AL72FF

Bericot Way

AL72LD

Aldbury Grove

AL73DG

Little Ganett

AL72JN

Russettwood

AL72QL

Alconbury

AL73HQ

Bushey Ley

AL72HQ

Russettwood

AL71FW

Great Sampsons Field

AL72HW

Forresters Drive

AL73DE

Great Ganett

AL72PJ

Rivenhall End

AL72AD

Ridgeway

AL72HN

Forresters Drive

AL72HJ

Poppyfields

AL72QG

Mendlesham

AL72PY

Leysdown

AL73HH

Carve Ley

AL72LH

Thundridge Close

AL72JU

Ramblers Way

AL72LT

Chilton Green

AL72HF

Lords Wood

AL72JG

Ploughmans End

AL72HZ

Forresters Drive

AL72LJ

Amwell Common

AL73HA

Bushey Green

AL72JH

The Squirrels

AL72RH

Roseacre Gardens

AL72PT

Waterbeach

AL73HW

Bushey Ley

Data Sources

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