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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 48 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
48
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
21.44(+85%)
Violence and sexual offences
21.27(-33%)
Other theft
11.2(+105%)
Public order
3.41(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.25(-49%)
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 58 recent sales, the median property price is £622,500 in Welwyn West area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £1,500,000.

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
Semi-Detached20£579,500
Terraced8£496,500
Flats6£265,000
Detached24£827,500

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

AL69EY

Mill Lane

AL69JZ

Windsor Close

AL69GA

Porteous Court

AL69EN

Prospect Place

AL60PY

Canonsfield Road

AL60TQ

Roundabout Lane

AL69QA

New Place

AL60QF

Dolesbury Drive

AL69PH

School Lane

AL69BL

Lord Mead Lane

AL69DJ

London Road

AL69BU

Bibbs Hall Lane

AL60QE

Dolesbury Drive

AL60QW

Whetstone Close

AL60QJ

Leonards Close

AL60TL

Hangmans Lane

AL60FJ

Treetops

AL69TB

Spinney Lane

AL69RN

Kindersley Close

AL69RF

Carleton Rise

AL69LW

Church Street

AL69JU

Tudor Road

AL69FT

Clock House Gardens

AL60TE

Briary Wood Lane

AL69FE

Node Way Gardens

AL60TA

Great North Road

AL60PL

Great North Road

AL60QN

Oaklea

AL60TD

Briary Wood End

AL69FD

Node Way Gardens

AL60XH

Juniper Gardens

AL69FH

Hammond Close

AL60GD

Canonsfield Road

AL60TH

Roundabout Lane

AL69DP

London Road

AL69GB

Barbara Court

AL69EX

Orchard Road

AL69FX

Chatt Court

AL69NJ

Kimpton Road

AL60PU

Oaklea

AL69PQ

School Lane

AL69GL

Butterwick Way

AL69SJ

Danesbury Park Road

AL60PX

Great North Road

AL60TB

Lower Mardley Hill

AL69LZ

High Street

AL69JE

Becket Gardens

AL69GH

Butterwick Way

AL69DS

Hobbs Hill

AL69TR

Reynards Road

AL69LD

Lancaster Way

AL69BA

Ayot Green

AL69TF

Spinney Lane

AL69PF

Elmoor Close

AL60QL

Oaklea Close

AL69SB

School Lane

AL69RJ

Roman Way

AL69LU

Lockleys Drive

AL69JB

Becket Gardens

AL69HT

Welwyn By Pass Road

AL69FJ

Welwyn By Pass Road

AL69BE

Ayot Green

AL69NE

Codicote Road

AL69FL

Trevena Gardens

AL60XE

Oak Piece

AL60XB

Roundwood Close

AL69HQ

Mimram Place

AL69TT

Codicote Road

AL69BT

Lord Mead Lane

AL69JS

Stuart Road

AL69JJ

Windsor Road

AL69DZ

School Lane

AL69GJ

Butterwick Way

AL69AS

Ottway Walk

AL69FG

Welwyn By Pass Road

AL69NQ

Codicote Road

AL69BG

Ayot St Peter Road

AL69FZ

Meldrum Court

AL69BD

Ayot Little Green

AL69QF

Green End

AL60PW

The Avenue

AL69LY

Codicote Road

AL69HB

Ellesfield

AL69ED

School Lane

AL69FW

Dolphin Court

AL69LR

Wendover Lodge

AL69PT

Wilga Road

AL69JG

The Crescent

AL69EH

High Street

AL69PS

Wilga Road

AL69PD

Elmoor Avenue

AL69PP

Hawbush Rise

AL69EP

Hertford Road

AL69EL

London Road

AL69BZ

Church Cottages

AL60PP

The Avenue

AL69QE

Bowmans Close

AL69RQ

Carleton Rise

AL69EG

High Street

AL69DW

Broomfield Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.