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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 109 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
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

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £367,500 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
Flats6£219,500
Detached10£697,500
Semi-Detached11£532,500
Terraced31£350,000

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

AL108JP

The Downs

AL108SN

Northdown Road

AL108JT

Cheviots

AL108UT

Millwards

AL40NX

Bullens Green Lane

AL108HY

Five Oaks

AL97SE

Station Road

AL97NH

Vincenzo Close

AL108HS

Welham Green and Hatfield South

AL97PZ

Lydia Mews

AL97NB

Parsonage Lane

AL97AZ

Bulls Lane

AL97TA

Hawkshead Lane

AL108UP

Millwards

AL97NL

Vincenzo Close

AL108TN

Brickfield

AL108TJ

Travellers Lane

AL108SH

Northdown Road

Data Sources

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