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Welham Green and Hatfield South

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About

Welham Green and Hatfield South is a residential ward in eastern Welwyn Hatfield, bordered by the A1(M) to the west and open fields to the east. The area contains a mix of post-war housing estates, some older cottage properties, and modern developments. Its landscape is largely flat, with the small River Colne flowing through the southern section near the former Hatfield Aerodrome site.

The ward's identity is closely linked to its aviation history, centred on the de Havilland aircraft factory. This legacy is physically present in the form of the Mosquito Aircraft Museum, located just north of the main residential streets. Local amenities are focused along Travellers Lane and include schools, shops, and community facilities serving the surrounding neighbourhoods.

Area overview

On average Welham Green and Hatfield South has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 22.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Welham Green and Hatfield South is £56,132 per year. There are 2 schools in Welham Green and Hatfield South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Welham Green and Hatfield South is home to around 7,660 people, with a population density of about 654 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
22.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Welham Green and Hatfield South Population
7,660
Population density
654 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.7(+73%)
Anti-social behaviour
39.16(+238%)
Other theft
13.32(+144%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.1(+75%)
Vehicle crime
9.01(+105%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,009
65.32%
Other White
952
12.42%
African
357
4.66%
Indian
241
3.14%
Other Asian
153
2%
Total population: 7,668

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,896
29.86%
No qualifications
1,264
19.91%
Level 3 (A level)
1,147
18.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
797
12.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
686
10.8%
Total 16+ residents: 6,350

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
868
28.29%
Owns with a mortgage
760
24.77%
Social rents from council
661
21.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
562
18.32%
Other social rented
141
4.6%
Total households: 3,068

Property prices in Welham Green and Hatfield South

Median price£390,000
Price per sq ft£471
Sales (last 12 months)65
Typical range (middle 50%)£345K – £540K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 (about £471 per square foot) in Welham Green and Hatfield South area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,175,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Welham Green and Hatfield South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£775,000£506
Semi-Detached15£515,000£564
Terraced33£355,000£432
Flats6£205,000£382

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Welham Green and Hatfield South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Welham Green and Hatfield South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£572,500£178,000£445,000£307,000
2017£700,000£210,000£430,000£315,000
2018£862,500£198,750£422,500£315,000
2019£662,500£193,500£454,000£325,000
2020£710,000£197,500£465,500£343,250
2021£644,500£184,000£477,500£363,750
2022£747,975£224,000£542,000£370,250
2023£760,000£222,500£410,000£345,000
2024£555,000£215,000£530,000£371,250
2025£757,500£219,500£521,500£343,750
2026£665,000£205,000£484,000£365,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Welham Green and Hatfield South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Welham Green and Hatfield South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£562£353£480£380
2017£429£359£476£369
2018£501£394£420£347
2019£472£347£459£415
2020£426£386£505£392
2021£479£368£480£410
2022£479£403£512£427
2023£517£415£486£423
2024£490£430£566£425
2025£501£393£505£428
2026£454£374£581£497
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Welham Green and Hatfield South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Welham Green and Hatfield South in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Welham Green and Hatfield South

Is Welham Green and Hatfield South safe?

Welham Green and Hatfield South records about 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Welham Green and Hatfield South?

The median sale price in Welham Green and Hatfield South is £390,000 (about £471 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Welham Green and Hatfield South?

Welham Green and Hatfield South has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Welham Green and Hatfield South?

Welham Green and Hatfield South scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Welham Green and Hatfield South sits around rank 19,960 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Welham Green and Hatfield South?

The average household income in Welham Green and Hatfield South is around £56,132 per year, and 22% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Welham Green and Hatfield South?

Welham Green and Hatfield South is represented by 1 elected councillor: Sandreni Bonfante (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Welham Green and Hatfield South

AL97PA

Skimpans Close

AL97DL

Dixons Hill Road

AL97EG

Dixons Hill Close

AL97JA

Dixons Hill Road

AL97TL

Hawkshead Lane

AL97TB

Hawkshead Lane

AL108SU

Gean Walk

AL97LL

Puttocks Drive

AL109UG

Redhall Lane

AL97LY

Parsonage Lane

AL97SN

Station Road

AL108RU

Brickfield Court

AL97EX

Welham Green and Hatfield South

AL108XR

Drakes Way

AL108UW

St Audreys Close

AL108SS

Travellers Lane

AL109EG

Redhall Drive

AL97LG

Pooleys Lane

AL97LN

Puttocks Close

AL108UY

Millwards

AL97NT

Alpha Business Park

AL97TW

Dixons Hill Road

AL108SP

Northdown Road

AL108SL

Northdown Road

AL97TJ

St Mary's Church Road

AL109QS

Bradshaws

AL97LH

Pooleys Lane

AL97HB

Apex Point

AL108SJ

Scholars Walk

AL108TD

Southdown Road

AL97LT

Huggins Lane

AL109QP

Bradshaws

AL97PQ

Station Road

AL97PP

Welham Close

AL97DJ

Twysdens Terrace

AL108LQ

Garden Avenue

AL97NE

Dellsome Lane

AL97PU

Coningsby Close

AL97PF

Station Road

AL108UZ

Millwards

AL97DS

Alderman Close

AL108FB

Lime Tree Court

AL96DF

Woodside Lane

AL97TU

Warrengate Road

AL97NZ

Meadow Close

AL97QA

Lydia Mews

AL97NR

Holloways Lane

AL97ND

Dellsome Lane

AL108XB

Great North Road

AL97NN

Nash Close

AL108UR

Millwards

AL108SY

Almond Walk

AL97LZ

Parsonage Road

AL97PB

Skimpans Close

AL97EW

Charkham Mews

AL108TL

Downsfield

AL97EE

Dixons Hill Road

AL97PX

Somers Road

AL97DR

Dixons Hill Close

AL97BB

Bulls Lane

AL108XS

Richmond Court

AL108TH

Travellers Lane

AL97PT

Somers Road

AL97DN

Dixons Hill Road

AL95SF

Rookery Cottages

AL108SR

Northdown Road

AL97BA

Foxes Lane

AL97PY

Somers Road

AL97NS

Holloways Lane

AL97TT

Warrengate Road

AL40QT

Tollgate Cottages

AL108TW

Sandifield

AL108LR

Old Leys

AL97DU

Fourways Market

AL108JR

Cotswolds

AL96DA

Great North Road

AL97TE

Hawkshead Lane

AL40NY

Tollgate Road

AL97PW

Dellsome Lane

AL109FU

Lilac Close

AL97NP

Holloways Lane

AL108TF

Travellers Lane

AL97SL

Potterells

AL97PJ

Station Road

AL108LF

Cherry Way

AL97LJ

Huggins Lane

AL97DG

Grove Place

AL97HR

Merritt Walk

AL108UG

Far End

AL108FY

Winterberry Place

AL97JL

Travellers Close

AL97LE

Huggins Lane

AL97NJ

Vincenzo Close

AL108YA

Acacia Street

AL97HZ

Marshmoor Crescent

AL97PR

Somers Road

AL108TA

Southdown Road

AL108LL

Garden Avenue

AL97PE

Bulls Lane

AL97TD

Hawkshead Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.