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Welwyn East

England / East of England / Welwyn Hatfield / Welwyn East

About

Welwyn East is a residential ward located in the borough of Welwyn Hatfield, Hertfordshire. The area is primarily made up of suburban housing, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes. It is situated close to the A1(M), providing easy access to nearby towns and London. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, catering to families and commuters.

The ward features green spaces such as King George V Playing Fields, offering recreational areas for residents. Public transport links include bus routes connecting to Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield. The area has a quiet, community-focused atmosphere, with local events often held at the nearby Memorial Hall. Welwyn East balances residential living with convenient transport and essential services.

Area overview

On average Welwyn East has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49 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 of residents in Welwyn East is £65,396 per year. There are 3 schools in Welwyn East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
11.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Welwyn East Population
6,641
Population density
718 per km²

Demographics

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

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
36
1.36%
Total households: 2,648

Property prices in Welwyn East

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 in Welwyn East area, with individual transactions ranging from £183,000 up to £2,700,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached25£755,000
Flats11£240,000
Semi-Detached16£500,000
Terraced19£388,000

10 years price trend in Welwyn East

All postcodes in Welwyn East

AL60RS

Peace Grove

AL60SZ

Mardley Hill

AL60TR

Mardley Hill

SG36FP

London Road

SG36HW

Hay Wains

SG36LT

Carvers Croft

AL60AS

Harmer Green Lane

AL60BL

Hertford Road

AL60SJ

Spindle Berry Close

AL60TT

Mardley Dell

AL71DP

Rosedale

SG36FJ

Woolmer Green, Oaklands & Digswell

SG36LD

London Road
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.