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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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Panshanger Population

6,050

Population density

3,241.7 per km²

Crime

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

British

4,582

75.72%

Other White

434

7.17%

Indian

200

3.31%

African

167

2.76%

Other Asian

1.6%

Total population: 6,051

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	12	£186,250	£156,625	£176,000	£225,000	£242,050
Terraced	22	£386,250	£284,075	£352,500	£443,250	£571,250
Semi-Detached	13	£500,000	£380,000	£425,000	£562,500	£574,800
Detached	21	£630,000	£515,000	£575,000	£760,000	£830,000

10 years median price trend in Panshanger

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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