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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

AL69GN

Butterwick Way

AL69PF

Elmoor Close

AL60PY

Canonsfield Road

AL69EU

Mill Lane

AL69PP

Hawbush Rise

AL69NL

Linces Farm Cottages

AL69DP

London Road

AL60FJ

Treetops

AL69FS

Clock House Gardens

AL69JY

Windsor Road

AL60XB

Roundwood Close

AL69JW

Norman Road

AL69NS

Fulling Mill Lane

AL69HN

School Lane

AL69AD

Homerswood Lane

AL69LZ

High Street

AL69PG

Elmoor Avenue

AL60NG

Harvest Court

AL60QJ

Leonards Close

AL69AT

Ottway Walk

AL69ER

Prospect Place

AL69JL

Stuart Road

AL69PY

Hawbush Close

AL69HU

London Road

AL69JS

Stuart Road

AL69QB

Nathans Close

AL60PW

The Avenue

AL69AA

Brickwall Close

AL69EN

Prospect Place

AL69JZ

Windsor Close

AL69NB

Codicote Road

AL69RS

Cylers Thicket

AL69EE

High Street

AL60SS

Copper Beeches

AL60TA

Great North Road

AL69AE

Whitehill Cottages

AL69JJ

Windsor Road

AL69PH

School Lane

AL69BJ

Codicote Road

AL69FH

Hammond Close

AL69GL

Butterwick Way

AL69PL

School Lane

AL60QN

Oaklea

AL60QR

Oldwood

AL69EP

Hertford Road

AL69FG

Welwyn By Pass Road

AL69PS

Wilga Road

AL69TQ

Normans Lane

AL60GD

Canonsfield Road

AL69DF

Halls Close

AL69JH

Windsor Road

AL69JR

Saxon Road

AL69SE

Danesbury Park Road

AL69SB

School Lane

Data Sources

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