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England / East of England / Welwyn Hatfield / Sherrards

About

Sherrards ward is located in the borough of Welwyn Hatfield, Hertfordshire. It covers areas including Digswell and parts of Welwyn Garden City. The ward is known for its mix of residential neighborhoods and green spaces, with the River Mimram running through parts of the area.

Sherrards Wood, a local nature reserve, is a key feature of the ward, offering woodland walks and wildlife habitats. The area has good transport links, with Welwyn North railway station providing connections to London and Cambridge. Housing ranges from historic cottages to modern developments, catering to a variety of residents.

Area overview

On average Sherrards has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50 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 of residents in Sherrards is £58,100 per year. There are 5 schools in Sherrards: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
18.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 60 recent sales, the median property price is £451,250 in Sherrards area, with individual transactions ranging from £177,500 up to £1,340,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£982,500
Flats7£275,000
Semi-Detached19£675,000
Terraced26£392,500

10 years price trend in Sherrards

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.