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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

AL69QD

Hensley Close

AL69ND

Codicote Road

AL69PN

Hawbush Rise

AL60XG

Oak Piece

AL69RA

Carleton Rise

AL69GN

Butterwick Way

AL69AA

Brickwall Close

AL69HR

Wendover Court

AL69PZ

Hawbush Rise

AL69HY

London Road

AL69PW

School Lane

AL69JP

Norman Road

AL69LA

Windsor Road

AL69PY

Hawbush Close

AL69TQ

Normans Lane

AL69PG

Elmoor Avenue

AL69SA

Danesbury Park

AL69AD

Homerswood Lane

AL69AU

St Marys Court

AL69JL

Stuart Road

AL60XD

Bluebells

AL69NU

Riverside

AL69NB

Codicote Road

AL69BN

Hill Farm Cottages

AL69TP

Reynards Road

AL60QH

Canonsfield Road

AL69FQ

Clock House Gardens

AL69LP

Church Street

AL69LX

Church Street

AL69RH

Grange Hill

AL69UJ

Codicote Road

AL69NF

Codicote Road

AL69NA

Forge Lane

AL69PJ

School Lane

AL60XQ

Oak Piece

AL69PL

School Lane

AL69FF

Akers Court

AL60EQ

Pine Crest

AL69LB

York Way

AL69DQ

Parkside

AL69GS

Guessens Mews

AL69DL

Broomfield Road

AL69RG

Carleton Rise

AL69PB

Glebe Road

AL69LN

Church Street

AL69BH

Ayot St Peter Road

AL69NX

Dicket Mead

AL69RS

Cylers Thicket

AL69BY

Bibbs Hall Lane

AL69FS

Clock House Gardens

AL69QB

Nathans Close

AL69JD

London Road

AL69EQ

High Street

AL69ET

Mill Lane

Data Sources

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