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Welwyn West

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About

Welwyn West ward encompasses the western portion of Welwyn village within the larger borough of Welwyn Hatfield. The area is characterised by residential streets and local amenities, centred around the original village core near St. Mary's Church. Its boundaries are largely defined by the A1(M) motorway to the west and the River Mimram to the east, creating a distinct enclave separate from the newer developments of Welwyn Garden City.

The ward includes the residential neighbourhood of Oaklands and the grounds of the former Lockleys estate. A notable local feature is the Digswell Viaduct, a historic railway structure that carries the East Coast Main Line across the Mimram valley. The area maintains a mix of housing types and provides access to the wooded paths and water meadows along the river, offering a contrast to the more urbanised areas nearby.

Area overview

On average Welwyn West has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Welwyn West is £77,581 per year. There are 3 schools in Welwyn West: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Welwyn West is home to around 6,158 people, with a population density of about 488.9 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
12.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Welwyn West Population
6,158
Population density
488.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
22.9(+98%)
Violence and sexual offences
22.25(-28%)
Other theft
11.2(+101%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.73(-42%)
Public order
2.92(-44%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,212
84.68%
Other White
276
4.48%
Indian
137
2.23%
Irish
106
1.72%
Other
62
1.01%
Total population: 6,155

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,211
43.75%
Level 3 (A level)
817
16.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
658
13.02%
No qualifications
604
11.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
404
7.99%
Total 16+ residents: 5,054

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,031
40.18%
Owns with a mortgage
849
33.09%
Social rents from council
305
11.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
230
8.96%
Other social rented
81
3.16%
Total households: 2,566

Property prices in Welwyn West

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £601,000 in Welwyn West 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 West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£781,250
Flats5£228,500
Semi-Detached20£587,500
Terraced15£468,000

10 years median price trend in Welwyn West

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

All postcodes in Welwyn West

AL69FX

Chatt Court

AL60TH

Roundabout Lane

AL60XH

Juniper Gardens

AL69BZ

Church Cottages

AL69EL

London Road

AL69EX

Orchard Road

AL69LW

Church Street

AL69FZ

Meldrum Court

AL60TE

Briary Wood Lane

AL69TS

The Limberlost

AL60QQ

Dudley Hill Close

AL69QA

New Place

AL69BQ

Ayot St Peter Road

AL69DY

Hobbs Hill

AL69ES

Mill Lane

AL69LN

Church Street

AL69LY

Codicote Road

AL69RW

Grange Hill

AL69DS

Hobbs Hill

AL69JB

Becket Gardens

AL69JP

Norman Road

AL69PE

Wingate Gardens

AL69QF

Green End

AL69TD

Ninnings Lane

AL69GJ

Butterwick Way

AL69HR

Wendover Court

AL69LB

York Way

AL69NQ

Codicote Road

AL69SJ

Danesbury Park Road

AL69FT

Clock House Gardens

AL69JN

Stuart Road

AL69NT

Lockleys Drive

AL69PJ

School Lane

AL60XG

Oak Piece

AL69FW

Dolphin Court

AL69NU

Riverside

AL60PU

Oaklea

AL69FY

Newitt Court

AL69RF

Carleton Rise

AL69BN

Hill Farm Cottages

AL69HZ

London Road

AL69DL

Broomfield Road

AL69ED

School Lane

AL69ND

Codicote Road

AL69PR

Hawbush Rise

AL69RB

St Johns Close

AL69RD

North Ride

AL69BX

Bibbs Hall Lane

AL69FQ

Clock House Gardens

AL69LH

Church Street

AL69LS

Church Street

AL69UJ

Codicote Road

AL60QE

Dolesbury Drive

AL69BH

Ayot St Peter Road

AL69PU

Wilshere Road

AL69PX

Wilshere Road

AL60QL

Oaklea Close

AL69RG

Carleton Rise

AL69FF

Akers Court

AL60QY

Whetstone Court

AL69BL

Lord Mead Lane

AL69LD

Lancaster Way

AL60BN

Wych Elm Lane

AL60QF

Dolesbury Drive

AL60TJ

Hangmans Lane

AL69QD

Hensley Close

AL60PS

Great North Road

AL60QB

Canonsfield

AL60TB

Lower Mardley Hill

AL69BA

Ayot Green

AL69HA

Mimram Road

AL69PQ

School Lane

AL60PP

The Avenue

AL60TL

Hangmans Lane

AL69ET

Mill Lane

AL69EY

Mill Lane

AL69JX

Tudor Road

AL60EF

The Crest

AL60TQ

Roundabout Lane

AL69AB

Ayot Green

AL69TR

Reynards Road

AL60QD

Canonsfield

AL69BE

Ayot Green

AL69DN

Broomfield Close

AL69EQ

High Street

AL69JG

The Crescent

AL69NH

Fulling Mill Lane

AL60TD

Briary Wood End

AL69DW

Broomfield Road

AL69SQ

Willow Walk

AL69TX

Rollswood Road

AL60PZ

Hollybush Close

AL69EH

High Street

AL69GD

Tomlinson Court

AL69PW

School Lane

AL69AF

Whitehill

AL69EA

The Green

AL60XQ

Oak Piece

AL69AS

Ottway Walk

AL69BG

Ayot St Peter Road

Data Sources

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