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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 3 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 654.0 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
4/10
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
51.96(+67%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.9(+237%)
Other theft
12.27(+121%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.84(+69%)
Vehicle crime
8.88(+95%)
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

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Welham Green and Hatfield South area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,040,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Welham Green and Hatfield South 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 Welham Green and Hatfield South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£765,000
Flats6£234,500
Semi-Detached13£508,000
Terraced26£341,750

10 years median price trend in Welham Green and Hatfield South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Welham Green and Hatfield South.

All postcodes in Welham Green and Hatfield South

AL97FA

Old Farmhouse Mews

AL108FY

Welham Green and Hatfield South

AL97PB

Skimpans Close

AL108SS

Travellers Lane

AL40NY

Tollgate Road

AL97LW

Puttocks Drive

AL97TY

Warrengate Road

AL97DG

Grove Place

AL97SN

Station Road

AL97LD

Travellers Close

AL108JU

Chilterns

AL108SR

Northdown Road

AL97LF

Pooleys Lane

AL97EX

Welham Green and Hatfield South

AL97PF

Station Road

AL108UG

Far End

AL109ES

Bishops Rise

AL97NJ

Vincenzo Close

AL108HY

Five Oaks

AL97DN

Dixons Hill Road

AL97LP

Puttocks Drive

AL97TL

Hawkshead Lane

AL97EW

Charkham Mews

AL97LS

Frowick Close

AL108LF

Cherry Way

AL109QT

Bishops Rise

AL40LG

Osier Road

AL108LJ

Ash Drive

AL109QW

Bradshaws

AL97NG

Barfolds

AL97NN

Nash Close

AL97SL

Potterells

AL108UR

Millwards

AL97HJ

Dellsome Lane

AL97SZ

Hawkshead Lane

AL97TN

North Mymms Park

AL109EG

Redhall Drive

AL97DY

Dellsome Lane

AL97LH

Pooleys Lane

AL97TT

Warrengate Road

AL108SU

Gean Walk

AL40NX

Bullens Green Lane

AL97HF

Travellers Lane

AL97TR

North Mymms Park

AL108LD

Cherry Way

AL108UZ

Millwards

AL97DJ

Twysdens Terrace

AL97JE

Dixons Hill Road

AL97LN

Puttocks Close

AL97NF

Dellsome Lane

AL97TW

Dixons Hill Road

AL96DG

The Firs Park

AL97PT

Somers Road

AL108UW

St Audreys Close

AL109QJ

Furzen Crescent

AL97LQ

Pooleys Lane

AL109QU

Bishops Rise

AL97HN

Travellers Lane

AL97TF

Hawkshead Lane

AL108XX

Stanley Drive

AL97AZ

Bulls Lane

AL97NS

Holloways Lane

AL97PN

Station Road

AL97TD

Hawkshead Lane

AL97DL

Dixons Hill Road

AL97LU

Parsonage Lane

AL108XU

Hamilton Court

AL97HR

Merritt Walk

AL97PR

Somers Road

AL97PX

Somers Road

AL108FB

Lime Tree Court

AL108UT

Millwards

AL108XR

Drakes Way

AL40QS

Bullens Green Lane

AL97DR

Dixons Hill Close

AL97LR

Huggins Lane

AL108SL

Northdown Road

AL108TA

Southdown Road

AL108XB

Great North Road

AL108XS

Richmond Court

AL109ER

Bishops Rise

AL95SD

Great North Road

AL97NU

Holloways Lane

AL97PH

Sibthorpe Road

AL97PS

Somers Square

AL108SJ

Scholars Walk

AL97TJ

St Mary's Church Road

AL97LY

Parsonage Lane

AL97NB

Parsonage Lane

AL97YZ

Bushwood Close

AL108UP

Millwards

AL97BA

Foxes Lane

AL97HX

Marshmoor Lane

AL97PA

Skimpans Close

AL109QN

Furzen Crescent

AL97NR

Holloways Lane

AL108ST

Scholars Walk

AL108UU

Millwards

AL97EG

Dixons Hill Close

AL97PL

Station Road

Data Sources

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