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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

AL71SE

Lodge Field

AL60BA

Harmer Green Lane

AL60SH

Great North Road

AL60TW

The Drive

AL60UH

Robbery Bottom Lane

AL71DX

Dawley

AL71DZ

Dawley

AL71UJ

Northway

SG36JX

New Road

SG36JY

Kimptons Court

AL60EG

Honeymead

AL60RU

Tanglewood

AL71UH

Archfield

AL60TX

Mardley Heights

AL60AX

Harmer Green Lane

AL71DJ

Blythway

SG36JP

London Road

SG36LZ

Broadfield Road

SG36HY

Barley Croft

SG36JF

Garden Close

SG36JL

Bridge Road

SG36LP

Mardleybury Court

AL60RE

Firway Close

AL60RP

Turpins Chase

AL60TZ

Mardley Avenue

AL60UD

Mardley Avenue

AL60UQ

Lower Mardley Hill

AL71UE

Nursery Hill

AL71ED

Blythway

AL60SN

Digswell Lane

AL71UF

Nursery Hill

SG36LA

New Road

AL60AT

Harmer Green Lane

AL60QX

Turpins Ride

AL60DT

Douglas Close

SG36HS

Wickfield

SG36JN

Evergreen Close

SG36LL

Holly Road

AL60AQ

New Road

AL60SR

Old Forge Close

AL60AL

New Road

AL60SQ

Lower Mardley Hill

AL71EQ

Blythway

AL71SD

Lodge Field

AL60AN

New Road

AL71EA

Dawley

AL71UG

Nursery Hill

SG36FL

Welwyn East

AL60DL

Warren Way

AL60EW

Vera Lane

AL60RF

Turpins Chase

AL71DS

Blythway

AL60DG

Station Road

AL71EE

Fallowfield

SG36LU

Mardleybury Road

AL60RA

Turpins Chase

AL60SD

Chestnut Walk

AL71BY

The Swallows

SG36FB

Creamery Close

AL60AD

Harmer Green Lane

AL60RB

Bracken Lane

SG36JE

London Road

AL71DW

Rosedale

AL71UA

River View

SG36FN

Welwyn East

AL60EN

Pennyfathers Lane

AL60TP

Heath Road

AL60UJ

Larch Lane

AL60UU

Heathlands

SG36LN

Mayshades Close

AL60TS

Mardley Hill

AL60UR

Mardley Dell

AL60AU

Adele Avenue

AL60UL

Robbery Bottom Lane

SG36FD

Hall Lane

AL60UX

Mardleywood

AL71DL

Blythway

AL60RX

Woodland Way

AL60SF

Broom Hill

AL60UG

Marlborough Close

AL60EA

Station Road

AL60DR

Woodside Road

AL60SE

Broom Hill

AL71BX

The Swallows

AL71DN

Blythway

SG36FA

White Cross Drive

SG36LS

Oak Road

SG36LX

Carvers Croft

AL60UZ

Mardleywood

AL71EF

Blythway

AL71SF

Nursery Gardens

AL60AE

New Road

AL60DF

Station Road

AL60RG

Oaklands Rise

AL60RL

Oaklands Rise

AL60TY

Hillside Way

AL60AJ

Mornington

AL60DA

Hertford Road

AL60DU

Station Road

AL60RQ

Oaklands Rise

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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Welwyn East

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Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Welwyn East

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