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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 low crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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 2 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 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

Median price£512,500
Price per sq ft£460
Sales (last 12 months)68
Typical range (middle 50%)£378K – £781K

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £512,500 (about £460 per square foot) in Welwyn East area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,930,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Welwyn East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£851,250£471
Semi-Detached18£557,500£437
Terraced19£400,000£460
Flats9£218,000£427

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Welwyn East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Welwyn East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£710,000£223,000£410,000£321,500
2017£785,000£236,000£475,000£320,000
2018£690,000£243,000£490,000£340,000
2019£680,000£205,000£552,000£350,000
2020£735,000£240,750£500,000£317,500
2021£757,500£273,750£513,463£375,000
2022£895,000£245,000£510,000£396,000
2023£970,000£277,500£630,000£372,000
2024£717,500£625,000£500,000£382,500
2025£795,000£218,000£453,500£395,000
2026£1,150,000£262,000£602,500£403,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Welwyn East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Welwyn East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£426£351£409£402
2017£419£375£424£432
2018£445£442£453£406
2019£427£479£437£415
2020£443£452£400£400
2021£468£456£428£434
2022£533£419£446£496
2023£507£471£438£426
2024£514£597£482£452
2025£484£414£437£450
2026£474£427£517£460
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Welwyn East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Welwyn East in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.