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Welwyn East

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About

Welwyn East is a residential ward situated on the eastern side of the town of Welwyn. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, from inter-war semis to more recent developments, set along quiet, leafy streets. It contains several local schools and green spaces like the King George V playing fields, which serve as community hubs. The ward is bordered by the A1(M) motorway to the east, which defines its boundary and provides a major transport link.

The residential streets lead towards the town centre, where residents access everyday amenities. A notable local feature is the Digswell Viaduct, a monumental brick railway structure that spans the valley, offering a striking historical landmark visible from parts of the ward. The area maintains a quiet, settled atmosphere, with the River Mimram flowing through its western edges, adding a natural element to the suburban landscape.

Area overview

On average Welwyn East has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Welwyn East is £78,805 per year. There are 3 schools in Welwyn East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Welwyn East is home to around 6,641 people, with a population density of about 718.0 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
11.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Welwyn East Population
6,641
Population density
718 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.12(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.32(+50%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.02(-5%)
Burglary
5.72(+106%)
Vehicle crime
3.61(-18%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,402
81.36%
Other White
361
5.44%
Indian
147
2.21%
Irish
90
1.36%
African
88
1.33%
Total population: 6,640

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,426
44.69%
Level 3 (A level)
890
16.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
690
12.71%
No qualifications
599
11.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
456
8.4%
Total 16+ residents: 5,429

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,028
38.82%
Owns with a mortgage
973
36.74%
Social rents from council
335
12.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
233
8.8%
Other social rented
36
1.36%
Total households: 2,648

Property prices in Welwyn East

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £520,000 in Welwyn East area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £2,700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Welwyn East 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 Welwyn East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats11£270,000
Semi-Detached19£453,500
Terraced21£395,000
Detached33£810,000

10 years median price trend in Welwyn East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Welwyn East.

All postcodes in Welwyn East

AL60RX

Woodland Way

AL60AN

New Road

AL71UD

Viaduct Way

SG36HS

Wickfield

SG36NB

Mardleybury Road

AL60DS

Woodside Road

SG36JG

Bridge Road

AL60ET

Harmer Green Lane

AL60UQ

Lower Mardley Hill

SG36LD

Strawplaiters Close

AL60DN

Warren Way

AL60BU

Hertford Road

AL60RA

Turpins Chase

AL71SE

Lodge Field

AL60DU

Station Road

SG36SG

Mardleybury Road

AL60RP

Turpins Chase

AL71UP

Sunningdale Mews

AL71UG

Nursery Hill

AL60UY

Mardleywood

AL60SR

Old Forge Close

SG36FE

Gate House Close

AL71DW

Rosedale

AL60RG

Oaklands Rise

AL60AU

Adele Avenue

AL60SX

Mardley Heights

AL60SA

Link Road

SG36XA

Hall Lane

AL60DJ

Hazel Close

AL60SH

Great North Road

AL60UW

Robbery Bottom Lane

SG36FF

Milk Churn Way

AL71DR

Rosedale

AL60UN

Robbery Bottom Lane

SG36QT

Twin Foxes

AL60AL

New Road

AL60AH

New Road

AL71SD

Lodge Field

AL71UA

River View

AL60EZ

Two Oaks Drive

AL60SJ

Spindleberry Close

AL60RD

Firway

SG36HW

Hay Wains

AL71UQ

Nursery Hill

AL60DY

Colyer Close

AL60RN

Oaklands Rise

SG36FJ

Milk Churn Way

SG36LZ

Broadfield Road

AL71UJ

Northway

AL71DU

Blythway

SG36FA

White Cross Drive

SG36LB

New Road

SG36JW

Wolves Mere

AL60TS

Mardley Hill

SG36LP

Mardleybury Court

SG36JJ

Wickfield Close

AL60SB

Chestnut Walk

AL60TX

Mardley Heights

AL60AZ

Acorn Glade

AL60DT

Douglas Close

AL71ED

Blythway

SG36FL

Welwyn East

AL71UB

Viaduct Way

AL60RZ

Woodland Way

SG36JU

London Road

AL71EE

Fallowfield

AL71DZ

Dawley

AL60EG

Honeymead

AL60DW

Foxley Grove

AL60ST

Digswell Park Road

SG36LG

London Road

AL60UU

Heathlands

SG36JY

Kimptons Court

AL71EF

Blythway

AL60SZ

Scarff Close

SG36LR

Wolves Croft

AL60RW

Lanercost Close

AL60TR

The Drive

AL60SG

Copse Hill

AL60EJ

Harmer Green Lane

SG36LU

Mardleybury Road

AL60ES

Harmer Green Lane

AL71UE

Nursery Hill

AL60SL

Jenning Wood

AL60UX

Mardleywood

AL60TN

Mardley Hill

SG36JL

Bridge Road

AL60DL

Warren Way

AL60EN

Pennyfathers Lane

AL60DZ

Cubitts Close

AL60UH

Robbery Bottom Lane

AL60BY

Digswell Lane

SG36JH

Longmead

AL60QZ

Turpins Chase

AL60RF

Turpins Chase

AL60EA

Station Road

AL60SE

Broom Hill

AL60TU

Mardley Avenue

AL60DD

Cob Lane Close

AL71EQ

Blythway

Data Sources

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