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About

Sherrards ward is located in the Welwyn Garden City area of Welwyn Hatfield. It is primarily a residential district featuring a mix of housing types, from inter-war semis to more modern developments. The area includes local shopping parades providing everyday essentials and several schools serving the community. Its layout is characteristic of the Garden City movement, with numerous green spaces and tree-lined streets integrated into the neighbourhoods.

A notable local feature is the Cherry Tree Nature Reserve, a small woodland area that offers a quiet natural space. The ward is well-connected by road, with the A1(M) motorway running along its western edge. Recreational facilities include playing fields and parks, such as King George V Playing Field. The area maintains a quiet, settled atmosphere distinct from the more central commercial parts of the town.

Area overview

On average Sherrards has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sherrards is £75,405 per year. There are 5 schools in Sherrards: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Sherrards is home to around 5,971 people, with a population density of about 1,946.1 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
18.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sherrards Population
5,971
Population density
1,946.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.77(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.22(-3%)
Vehicle crime
3.68(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.52(-45%)
Public order
2.85(-45%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,748
79.56%
Other White
393
6.59%
Indian
110
1.84%
White and Asian (mixed)
102
1.71%
Other Asian
90
1.51%
Total population: 5,968

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,019
43.05%
Level 3 (A level)
742
15.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
647
13.8%
No qualifications
568
12.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
392
8.36%
Total 16+ residents: 4,690

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
870
36.28%
Owns with a mortgage
768
32.03%
Social rents from council
495
20.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
181
7.55%
Other social rented
43
1.79%
Total households: 2,398

Property prices in Sherrards

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £532,000 in Sherrards area, with individual transactions ranging from £243,000 up to £1,723,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sherrards 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 Sherrards over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£857,500
Flats4£287,500
Semi-Detached17£660,000
Terraced21£392,500

10 years median price trend in Sherrards

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

All postcodes in Sherrards

AL87PZ

Perrywood

AL87RA

Knightsfield

AL87AE

Haymeads

AL87PH

Blakemere Road

AL87RT

Pentley Park

AL87SF

Pentley Park

AL87SL

Pentley Park

AL87PU

The Vineyard

AL87QU

Cherry Croft

AL87AL

Byfield

AL87QS

Oakdale

AL87AT

Digswell House Mews

AL87PW

Digswell Rise

AL87AJ

Harwood Hill

AL87QW

Oakdale

AL87AW

Burycroft

AL87PY

The Vineyard

AL87EN

Uplands

AL87HR

Rayfield

AL87RF

Kirklands

AL87AF

Harwood Hill

AL87ED

Crossway

AL87NJ

Knightsfield

AL87PP

Digswell Rise

AL87AX

Sherrards Mews

AL87ST

Harwood Close

AL69AL

Digswell Hill

AL87LD

Sherrardspark Road

AL87NR

Redwoods

AL87PF

Walden Road

AL87QP

Oakdale

AL87EB

Crossway

AL87HF

Ingles

AL87NF

Monks Rise

AL87EP

Monkswood

AL87JX

Densley Close

AL87PT

Digswell Rise

AL87NQ

Knightsfield

AL87QJ

Summer Dale

AL87JQ

Scholars Mews

AL87JT

Mandeville Rise

AL87QR

Cornmead

AL87EL

Mayfield

AL87HH

Ingles

AL87HU

The Lawns

AL87NL

Knightsfield

AL87RL

Maidensfield

AL69AH

Digswell Hill

AL87HG

Ingles

AL87NX

Digswell House

AL87QL

Knightsfield

AL87QN

Malmsdale

AL87RD

Kirklands

AL60BS

Hertford Road

AL87HB

Knightsfield

AL87RG

Hitherway

AL87HT

Templewood

AL87PA

Digswell Road

Data Sources

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