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Welwyn Hatfield

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About

Welwyn Hatfield is a district in Hertfordshire, located in the East of England. It includes the towns of Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield, along with several smaller villages. The area is known for its mix of urban and rural landscapes, with green spaces like Stanborough Park and the River Lea running through it. The district has strong transport links, including the A1(M) motorway and rail connections to London.

Welwyn Hatfield has a history tied to the Garden City movement, with Welwyn Garden City designed as a planned community in the 1920s. Hatfield is home to the University of Hertfordshire and has connections to the aerospace industry, including the former de Havilland aircraft factory. The district offers a range of housing, from post-war developments to older village properties, catering to a variety of residents.

Area overview

On average Welwyn Hatfield has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Welwyn Hatfield is £53,407 per year. There are 54 schools in Welwyn Hatfield: 37 primary (4 Outstanding and 28 Good) and 6 secondary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
21.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Welwyn Hatfield Population
119,837
Population density
925 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
80,551
67.22%
Other White
11,647
9.72%
African
5,553
4.63%
Indian
5,211
4.35%
Other Asian
2,264
1.89%
Total population: 119,835

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
13,465
29.14%
Owns outright
12,711
27.51%
Social rents from council
8,354
18.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
6,954
15.05%
Other social rented
3,360
7.27%
Total households: 46,209

Property prices in Welwyn Hatfield

Based on 1,124 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 in Welwyn Hatfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,000 up to £6,700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Welwyn Hatfield 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached230£774,000
Flats242£249,650
Semi-Detached261£505,000
Terraced391£400,000

10 years median price trend in Welwyn Hatfield

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

All wards in Welwyn Hatfield

Brookmans Park and Little Heath

Haldens

Handside

Hatfield Central

Hatfield East

Hatfield South West

Hatfield Villages

Hollybush

Howlands

Northaw and Cuffley

Panshanger

Peartree

Sherrards

Welham Green and Hatfield South

Welwyn East

Welwyn West

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.