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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

AL71DX

Dawley

SG36LN

Mayshades Close

AL60TP

Heath Road

AL71DP

Rosedale

AL60AJ

Mornington

AL60AQ

New Road

SG36JP

London Road

AL60RR

Turpins Chase

AL60EP

Harmer Green Lane

AL60SQ

Lower Mardley Hill

AL60RE

Firway Close

AL60DX

Station Road

AL60DE

Hertford Road

AL60RL

Oaklands Rise

AL60BX

Hertford Road

AL71DQ

Haldens

AL60RH

Oaklands Rise

AL71DH

Haldens

AL60ER

Harmer Green Lane

AL71DS

Blythway

AL60UD

Mardley Avenue

AL60UZ

Mardleywood

AL60SF

Broom Hill

AL60RS

Peace Grove

AL60SW

Digswell Lane

AL60BL

Lockleys

AL60DQ

Warren Way

AL60UL

Robbery Bottom Lane

AL60RY

Copse Hill

AL60AP

Harmer Green Lane

AL60SD

Chestnut Walk

SG36LE

New Road

AL60RQ

Oaklands Rise

AL60HB

Coltsfoot Lane

AL71UF

Nursery Hill

AL60DA

Hertford Road

AL60AX

Harmer Green Lane

AL60DB

Hertford Road

AL60BE

Harmer Dell

AL60AD

Harmer Green Lane

AL60AW

Harmer Green Lane

AL60TZ

Mardley Avenue

AL60BJ

Welwyn East

AL60UB

Rosecroft Lane

AL60EH

Harmer Green Lane

AL60EU

Barneswood

SG36LX

Carvers Croft

SG36FH

Milk Churn Way

SG36JD

London Road

AL60QX

Turpins Ride

AL60SP

Digswell Lane

AL60BH

Hertford Road

AL60RJ

Oaklands View

AL60BB

St Ives Close

AL60EL

Pennyfathers Lane

AL60DG

Station Road

SG36JZ

Garden Road

SG36FG

Welwyn East

AL60UE

Mardley Hill

AL60DH

Warren Way

AL60TT

Mardley Hill

AL71DN

Blythway

SG36FN

Welwyn East

AL71DJ

Blythway

AL71UH

Archfield

SG36JN

Evergreen Close

AL60EB

Hertford Road

AL71DL

Blythway

AL60UG

Marlborough Close

AL60DF

Station Road

SG36FP

London Road

AL60AG

New Road

AL60EY

Harmer Green Lane

AL60AE

New Road

SG36LA

New Road

AL60QS

Turpins Ride

AL71EB

Dawley

AL60UA

Woodacre Drive

SG36JF

Garden Close

SG36LS

Oak Road

SG36JX

New Road

SG36JS

London Road

AL60TW

The Drive

SG36FB

Creamery Close

AL60AT

Harmer Green Lane

SG36FD

Hall Lane

SG36LJ

New Court

AL60UJ

Larch Lane

AL60SN

Digswell Lane

AL60QT

The Chase

AL60TY

Hillside Way

SG36LT

Mardleybury Road

AL60BA

Harmer Green Lane

AL60EW

Vera Lane

AL71EA

Dawley

SG36LW

Birch Road

SG36LL

Holly Road

AL60EE

Greenways

AL71BX

The Swallows

AL71EG

Cloverfield

Data Sources

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