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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

AL60DR

Woodside Road

AL60RB

Bracken Lane

AL60UR

Mardley Dell

AL71SF

Nursery Gardens

AL60RU

Tanglewood

AL60FE

Welwyn East

AL71BY

The Swallows

AL60BQ

The Dell

AL60AS

Harmer Green Lane

SG36JE

London Road

AL60QU

Turpins Ride

SG36HY

Barley Croft

AL60AR

Sharmans Close

Data Sources

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