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Welwyn East

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 60 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

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Welwyn East Population

6,641

Population density

718 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

30.57(-2%)

Anti-social behaviour

16.41(+42%)

Burglary

5.72(+106%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.27(-18%)

Other theft

4.37(-21%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

5,402

81.36%

Other White

361

5.44%

Indian

147

2.21%

Irish

1.36%

African

1.33%

Total population: 6,640

Economics

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

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 forms of private rent

1.36%

Total households: 2,648

Property prices in Welwyn East

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £532,500 in Welwyn East area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £2,700,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	29	£755,000	£542,000	£675,000	£950,000	£1,824,000
Flats	8	£245,000	£161,550	£194,250	£288,250	£981,800
Semi-Detached	20	£487,500	£338,000	£383,750	£655,000	£900,250
Terraced	15	£395,000	£294,500	£358,000	£400,000	£515,500

10 years median price trend in Welwyn East

All postcodes in Welwyn East

AL60BU

Hertford Road

AL60BX

Hertford Road

SG36NB

Mardleybury Road

SG36LR

Wolves Croft

AL60DH

Warren Way

SG36LG

London Road

AL60AR

Sharmans Close

AL60DB

Hertford Road

AL60EL

Pennyfathers Lane

AL60RY

Copse Hill

AL60UE

Mardley Hill

AL60DS

Woodside Road

AL60RW

Lanercost Close

AL60SG

Copse Hill

AL60TN

Mardley Hill

AL71DQ

Haldens

SG36FH

Milk Churn Way

SG36JW

Wolves Mere

AL60BB

St Ives Close

AL60RD

Firway

AL60BE

Harmer Dell

AL60EE

Greenways

AL60RN

Oaklands Rise

AL60BH

Hertford Road

SG36JZ

Garden Road

SG36QT

Twin Foxes

SG36SG

Mardleybury Road

AL60DD

Cob Lane Close

AL60SL

Jenning Wood

AL60SX

Mardley Heights

SG36LW

Birch Road

AL60AG

New Road

AL60ES

Harmer Green Lane

AL60EU

Barneswood

AL60RJ

Oaklands View

AL60SW

Digswell Lane

AL71EG

Cloverfield

SG36FF

Milk Churn Way

SG36JJ

Wickfield Close

SG36JS

London Road

AL60AP

Harmer Green Lane

AL60DY

Colyer Close

AL60ET

Harmer Green Lane

AL60EB

Hertford Road

AL60QU

Turpins Ride

AL60RZ

Woodland Way

AL60UA

Woodacre Drive

AL71DH

Haldens

AL71UD

Viaduct Way

AL60ER

Harmer Green Lane

AL60EY

Harmer Green Lane

SG36JD

London Road

AL60DE

Hertford Road

AL60DJ

Hazel Close

AL60DX

Station Road

AL60HB

Coltsfoot Lane

AL60QT

The Chase

AL71UP

Sunningdale Mews

AL60BQ

The Dell

AL60BY

Digswell Lane

AL60FE

Welwyn East

AL60QS

Turpins Ride

AL60SP

Digswell Lane

AL71UQ

Nursery Hill

AL60EP

Harmer Green Lane

AL60QZ

Turpins Chase

AL60UN

Robbery Bottom Lane

SG36JH

Longmead

SG36FG

Welwyn East

AL60DW

Foxley Grove

AL60SB

Chestnut Walk

AL71DU

Blythway

SG36LB

New Road

SG36JG

Bridge Road

AL60DZ

Cubitts Close

SG36LE

New Road

AL60BJ

Welwyn East

AL60SA

Link Road

AL60AH

New Road

AL60DN

Warren Way

AL60RH

Oaklands Rise

AL71DR

Rosedale

SG36LJ

New Court

AL60RR

Turpins Chase

AL71UB

Viaduct Way

SG36XA

Hall Lane

AL60TU

Mardley Avenue

AL60UB

Rosecroft Lane

AL60UY

Mardleywood

AL60AW

Harmer Green Lane

AL60AZ

Acorn Glade

AL60EH

Harmer Green Lane

AL60ST

Digswell Park Road

AL60UW

Robbery Bottom Lane

SG36JU

London Road

SG36FE

Gate House Close

AL60DQ

Warren Way

AL60EJ

Harmer Green Lane

AL60EZ

Two Oaks Drive

AL71EB

Dawley

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

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