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Welwyn & Hatfield Garden Village

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About

Welwyn & Hatfield Garden Village is a residential neighbourhood in the Welwyn Hatfield district. It is characterised by its planned layout of houses and green spaces, created as part of the post-war expansion. The area provides local amenities and schools, functioning as a distinct community within the borough.

A notable aspect is its direct adjacency to the A1(M) motorway, which shapes the area's eastern boundary. The neighbourhood's design incorporates numerous cul-de-sacs and pedestrian pathways, separating through traffic from residential streets. This creates a quiet environment despite the proximity to major road infrastructure.

Area overview

On average Welwyn & Hatfield Garden Village has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Welwyn & Hatfield Garden Village is £76,042 per year. There are 5 schools in Welwyn & Hatfield Garden Village: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Welwyn & Hatfield Garden Village is home to around 8,137 people, with a population density of about 319.3 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
14.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Welwyn & Hatfield Garden Village Population
8,137
Population density
319.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.28(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.05(+65%)
Other theft
10.2(+83%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.14(-4%)
Public order
4.18(-20%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,188
76.02%
Other White
550
6.76%
Indian
330
4.05%
African
206
2.53%
Irish
131
1.61%
Total population: 8,140

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,777
42.62%
Level 3 (A level)
1,123
17.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
854
13.11%
No qualifications
761
11.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
561
8.61%
Total 16+ residents: 6,515

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,153
35.69%
Owns outright
1,073
33.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
400
12.38%
Social rents from council
322
9.97%
Other social rented
196
6.07%
Total households: 3,231

Property prices in Welwyn & Hatfield Garden Village

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £504,250 in Welwyn & Hatfield Garden Village area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £1,550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Welwyn & Hatfield Garden Village 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 & Hatfield Garden Village over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£655,000
Flats10£269,500
Semi-Detached23£565,000
Terraced26£457,500

10 years median price trend in Welwyn & Hatfield Garden Village

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Welwyn & Hatfield Garden Village.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.