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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 40 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
40
Deprivation level
3/10
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(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.22(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.02(-37%)
Vehicle crime
3.68(-16%)
Public order
2.68(-48%)
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 58 recent sales, the median property price is £590,000 in Sherrards area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 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
Flats4£215,000
Semi-Detached16£648,750
Terraced23£407,500
Detached15£830,000

10 years median price trend in Sherrards

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

All postcodes in Sherrards

AL87QN

Malmsdale

AL87HQ

Ashcombe

AL87JW

Sherrardspark Road

AL87JD

Knightsfield

AL87AT

Digswell House Mews

AL87RD

Kirklands

AL87HN

Warren Dale

AL87AP

Harwood Hill

AL87NB

Knightsfield

AL87JA

Brooms Close

AL87EQ

Uplands

AL87AE

Haymeads

AL87HW

Greenfield

AL87AX

Sherrards Mews

AL87PP

Digswell Rise

AL87NG

Knightsfield

AL87HH

Ingles

AL87PG

Walden Place

AL87HG

Ingles

AL87PL

The Orchard

AL87ED

Crossway

AL87RL

Maidensfield

AL87EF

Monkswood

AL87LF

Woodland Rise

AL87AA

Harwood Hill

AL87NH

Knightsfield

AL87JY

Sherrardspark Road

AL87QY

Tilecroft

AL87AD

Haymeads

AL87DU

Monkswood

AL87LJ

Woodland Rise

AL87LG

The Glade

AL87PX

The Vineyard

AL87QW

Oakdale

AL87HJ

Picketts

AL87JU

Mandeville Rise

AL87HZ

Little Dell

AL87LA

Reddings

AL87PA

Digswell Road

AL87PB

Digswell Road

AL87QP

Oakdale

AL87ST

Harwood Close

AL87AB

Pippens

AL87RF

Kirklands

AL87HX

Templewood

AL87PH

Blakemere Road

AL87SF

Pentley Park

AL87HL

Ingles

AL87NS

Digswell Park Road

AL87QX

Oakdale

AL87JE

Knightsfield

AL87AZ

Broadleaf Grove

AL87HT

Templewood

AL87HR

Rayfield

AL87PE

Walden Road

AL87NW

Digswell Park Road

AL87RB

Knightsfield

AL87SH

Pentley Close

Data Sources

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