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Welwyn West

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About

Welwyn West is a residential ward in the borough of Welwyn Hatfield, Hertfordshire. The area is primarily made up of suburban housing, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes. It is located near the A1(M), providing easy access to nearby towns and London. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, catering to families and commuters.

The ward features green spaces like King George V Playing Fields, offering recreational areas for residents. Welwyn West is part of the wider Welwyn Garden City, known for its planned layout and garden city principles. Public transport links include bus routes connecting to Welwyn Garden City railway station, making it convenient for travel. The area maintains a quiet, community-focused atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Welwyn West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Welwyn West is £61,851 per year. There are 3 schools in Welwyn West: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

10/10

Social housing

12.9%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Welwyn West Population

6,158

Population density

488.9 per km²

Demographics

British

5,212

84.68%

Other White

276

4.48%

Indian

137

2.23%

Irish

106

1.72%

Other

1.01%

Total population: 6,155

Housing

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

3.16%

Total households: 2,566

Property prices in Welwyn West

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £582,500 in Welwyn West area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £1,550,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	28	£790,000	£458,117	£692,500	£915,000	£1,215,000
Flats	6	£230,500	£198,750	£214,625	£335,625	£700,000
Semi-Detached	22	£577,500	£430,175	£485,375	£653,125	£770,000
Terraced	20	£435,000	£204,764	£376,000	£488,750	£726,063

10 years price trend in Welwyn West

All postcodes in Welwyn West

AL60PY

Birch Grove

AL69DP

London Road

AL69EU

Mill Lane

AL69PP

Hawbush Rise

AL60FJ

Treetops

AL60TE

Briary Wood Lane

AL60XB

Roundwood Close

AL69FS

Clock House Gardens

AL69JW

Norman Road

AL69JY

Norman Road

AL69NS

Fulling Mill Lane

AL69LZ

High Street

AL69AD

Homerswood Lane

AL69HN

School Lane

AL69PG

Elmoor Avenue

AL60NG

Harvest Court

AL60QJ

Leonard's Close

AL69AT

Ottway Walk

AL69ER

Prospect Place

AL69HU

London Road

AL69JL

Stuart Road

AL69JS

Stuart Road

AL69PY

Hawbush Close

AL69QB

Nathans Close

AL69TS

The Limberlost

AL60PW

The Avenue

AL60QQ

Dudley Hill Close

AL69AA

Brickwall Close

AL69EE

Church Street

AL69EN

Prospect Place

AL69JZ

Windsor Close

AL69NB

Codicote Road

AL69RS

Cylers Thicket

AL60SS

Copper Beeches

AL60TA

Treetops

AL69AE

White Hill

AL69BJ

Codicote Road

AL69FH

Hammond Close

AL69GL

Butterwick Way

AL69PL

School Lane

AL69JJ

Windsor Close

AL69PH

Elmoor Avenue

AL69QA

New Place

AL69EP

Hertford Road

AL60GD

Canonsfield Road

AL60QN

Oaklea

AL60QR

Oldwood

AL69DF

Halls Close

AL69FG

Welwyn By Pass Road

AL69JH

Stuart Road

AL69JR

Saxon Road

AL69PS

Wilga Road

AL69SE

Danesbury Park Road

AL69TQ

Normans Lane

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail