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Welham Green

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About

Welham Green sits in the borough of Welwyn Hatfield in Hertfordshire, north of Hatfield and just south of Potters Bar. The village developed around the East Coast Main Line and gained a station in 1986; the station sits on the line between Potters Bar and Hatfield and provides local services into central London. The A1(M) runs close by, giving road access to nearby towns and faster links to the M25. Housing in the village mixes post-war terraces and later suburban estates, and small shops line the main road near the station.

Local life centres on community facilities, a village hall and green spaces that open onto fields and woodlands to the east and west. Footpaths lead into the surrounding countryside used by walkers and cyclists, while a handful of pubs and convenience outlets serve daily needs. Planning and services come under Welwyn Hatfield borough, and commuters frequently choose Welham Green for rail connections combined with access to immediate rural areas.

Area overview

On average Welham Green has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 18.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Welham Green is £57,203 per year. The median sale price in Welham Green is £482,000 (around £487 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £353,750 and £585,625. There are 2 schools in Welham Green: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Welham Green is home to around 5,487 people, with a population density of about 485.4 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
18.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Welham Green Population
5,487
Population density
485.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.99(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.42(+111%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.57(+35%)
Other theft
6.74(+23%)
Vehicle crime
6.01(+37%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,914
71.32%
Other White
492
8.97%
African
218
3.97%
Indian
122
2.22%
Other
93
1.69%
Total population: 5,488

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,381
30.09%
No qualifications
937
20.41%
Level 3 (A level)
789
17.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
611
13.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
476
10.37%
Total 16+ residents: 4,590

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
746
32.46%
Owns with a mortgage
597
25.98%
Social rents from council
477
20.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
354
15.4%
Other social rented
72
3.13%
Total households: 2,298

Property prices in Welham Green

Median price: £482,000
Price per sq ft: £487
Sales (last 12 months): 56
Typical range (middle 50%): £354K – £586K

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £482,000 (about £487 per square foot) in Welham Green 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£780,000£491
Semi-Detached19£515,000£581
Terraced22£382,500£469
Flats6£213,750£369

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Welham Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Welham Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£785,000£190,000£445,000£337,500
2017£700,000£210,000£430,000£317,500
2018£862,500£198,750£422,500£358,000
2019£662,500£195,500£463,000£352,500
2020£710,000£204,000£480,000£377,500
2021£644,500£186,000£495,000£410,000
2022£747,975£224,000£543,500£402,500
2023£760,000£222,500£429,000£401,250
2024£725,000£215,000£530,000£389,500
2025£780,000£251,500£521,500£381,000
2026£830,000£210,000£515,000£380,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Welham Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Welham Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£645£383£480£393
2017£429£376£476£434
2018£501£403£420£371
2019£472£369£459£422
2020£426£423£479£423
2021£479£368£495£431
2022£479£403£512£470
2023£517£415£486£435
2024£491£430£566£460
2025£495£374£505£431
2026£405£361£589£511
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Welham Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Welwyn Hatfield district.

Band A£1,635
Band B£1,907
Band C£2,180
Band D£2,452
Band E£2,997
Band F£3,542
Band G£4,087
Band H£4,905

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.