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Woolmer Green, Oaklands & Digswell

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About

Woolmer Green, Oaklands and Digswell lie on the northern edge of Welwyn Garden City within Welwyn Hatfield. The A1000 runs through Woolmer Green as the old north–south route into Hertfordshire, and Welwyn North railway station sits in Digswell on the East Coast Main Line. The railway passes over the long brick viaduct spanning the Mimram valley, a local landmark that shapes the slopes and footpaths below. Oaklands sits between the other two settlements, linked by minor roads and public paths that lead into surrounding farmland.

The area mixes suburban streets, small clusters of housing and ribbons of green space, with allotments, village halls and local clubs serving residents. Short walks follow the Mimram and connect to wider rights-of-way into the Hertfordshire countryside, while bus and rail links provide direct routes to Welwyn Garden City, Stevenage and central London. Local planning within the borough has kept much of the surrounding countryside free of large developments, so the settlements retain a scale that supports village-oriented services and community activity.

Area overview

On average Woolmer Green, Oaklands & Digswell has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 6.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Woolmer Green, Oaklands & Digswell is £82,666 per year. There are 3 schools in Woolmer Green, Oaklands & Digswell: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Woolmer Green, Oaklands & Digswell is home to around 6,202 people, with a population density of about 696.1 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
6.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Woolmer Green, Oaklands & Digswell Population
6,202
Population density
696.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.77(-63%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.58(-34%)
Burglary
3.06(+10%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.42(-62%)
Vehicle crime
2.26(-49%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,144
82.94%
Other White
298
4.8%
Indian
169
2.72%
Irish
76
1.23%
Other
66
1.06%
Total population: 6,202

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,458
47.48%
Level 3 (A level)
809
15.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
645
12.46%
No qualifications
518
10.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
396
7.65%
Total 16+ residents: 5,177

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,128
46.38%
Owns with a mortgage
958
39.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
168
6.91%
Social rents from council
116
4.77%
Other forms of private rent
33
1.36%
Total households: 2,432

Property prices in Woolmer Green, Oaklands & Digswell

Median price£600,000
Price per sq ft£464
Sales (last 12 months)65
Typical range (middle 50%)£452K – £828K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £600,000 (about £464 per square foot) in Woolmer Green, Oaklands & Digswell area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,930,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Woolmer Green, Oaklands & Digswell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£820,000£476
Semi-Detached15£584,000£462
Terraced15£452,000£460
Flats6£244,000£405

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Woolmer Green, Oaklands & Digswell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woolmer Green, Oaklands & Digswell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£722,500£250,000£494,998£283,000
2017£775,000£257,500£490,000£310,000
2018£705,000£294,500£550,000£375,000
2019£725,000£259,000£555,500£392,498
2020£725,000£245,000£520,000£320,000
2021£755,000£290,000£520,000£355,000
2022£887,500£285,000£520,000£385,000
2023£865,000£339,500£622,500£376,000
2024£750,000£625,000£545,000£377,500
2025£795,000£244,000£570,000£399,975
2026£1,150,000£610,000£375,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woolmer Green, Oaklands & Digswell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woolmer Green, Oaklands & Digswell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£429£386£447£415
2017£419£424£426£433
2018£447£440£444£428
2019£419£448£436£490
2020£438£439£402£399
2021£468£456£428£466
2022£513£451£446£533
2023£489£484£465£464
2024£511£597£453£508
2025£484£405£462£464
2026£474£528£460
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woolmer Green, Oaklands & Digswell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Woolmer Green, Oaklands & Digswell in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Woolmer Green, Oaklands & Digswell

Is Woolmer Green, Oaklands & Digswell safe?

Woolmer Green, Oaklands & Digswell records about 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Woolmer Green, Oaklands & Digswell?

The median sale price in Woolmer Green, Oaklands & Digswell is £600,000 (about £464 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Woolmer Green, Oaklands & Digswell?

Woolmer Green, Oaklands & Digswell has 3 primary schools (3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Woolmer Green, Oaklands & Digswell?

Woolmer Green, Oaklands & Digswell scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Woolmer Green, Oaklands & Digswell sits around rank 31,549 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Woolmer Green, Oaklands & Digswell?

The average household income in Woolmer Green, Oaklands & Digswell is around £82,666 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Woolmer Green, Oaklands & Digswell

AL60TU

Mardley Avenue

AL60XF

Avenue Court

AL60EB

Hertford Road

SG36HS

Wickfield

AL60PP

The Avenue

AL60DD

Cob Lane Close

AL60EF

The Crest

AL60PT

Oaklea

AL60QR

Oldwood

AL60QN

Oaklea

AL60UD

Mardley Avenue

AL60QY

Whetstone Court

AL60RY

Copse Hill

AL60EN

Pennyfathers Lane

AL69UQ

Welwyn West

AL60TR

The Drive

AL60QG

Heathbrow Road

AL60UZ

Mardleywood

AL60SZ

Scarff Close

SG36FL

Welwyn East

AL60PJ

Oaklea Wood

AL60AN

New Road

AL60UB

Rosecroft Lane

AL60RE

Firway Close

AL60RA

Turpins Chase

SG36JE

London Road

AL60TX

Mardley Heights

AL60SJ

Spindleberry Close

AL60PR

Gwynfa Close

AL60TB

Lower Mardley Hill

AL60DN

Warren Way

SG36LW

Birch Road

SG36LA

New Road

SG36JY

Kimptons Court

AL60XQ

Oak Piece

AL60SF

Broom Hill

AL69TE

Darby Drive

AL60UX

Mardleywood

AL69TQ

Normans Lane

AL60XH

Juniper Gardens

AL60UJ

Larch Lane

AL60XE

Oak Piece

AL60DB

Hertford Road

AL60EU

Barneswood

AL60RX

Woodland Way

AL60TZ

Mardley Avenue

AL60DE

Hertford Road

AL60BN

Wych Elm Lane

AL60QX

Turpins Ride

AL60RQ

Oaklands Rise

AL60EY

Harmer Green Lane

AL60RR

Turpins Chase

AL60SX

Mardley Heights

SG36LP

Mardleybury Court

AL60RW

Lanercost Close

SG36JN

Evergreen Close

AL60SP

Digswell Lane

AL60BQ

The Dell

SG36QT

Twin Foxes

AL60QU

Turpins Ride

AL60TE

Briary Wood Lane

AL60DS

Woodside Road

SG36FE

Gate House Close

AL60TH

Roundabout Lane

AL60AQ

New Road

AL60BY

Digswell Lane

SG36JF

Garden Close

SG36JX

New Road

SG36JW

Wolves Mere

AL60DG

Station Road

SG36LE

New Road

AL60AW

Harmer Green Lane

AL60DT

Douglas Close

SG36LD

Strawplaiters Close

AL60PH

Canonsfield Road

SG36FF

Milk Churn Way

AL60UQ

Lower Mardley Hill

SG36HW

Hay Wains

AL60DX

Station Road

AL60AG

New Road

AL60RN

Oaklands Rise

AL60RU

Tanglewood

AL60AJ

Mornington

SG36LS

Oak Road

AL60UL

Robbery Bottom Lane

AL60BX

Hertford Road

AL60SH

Great North Road

SG36LJ

New Court

SG36FJ

Milk Churn Way

AL60FE

Welwyn East

AL60TF

Briary Wood Lane

AL60BU

Hertford Road

AL60RP

Turpins Chase

SG36FG

Welwyn East

AL60DU

Station Road

AL60AH

New Road

AL60SG

Copse Hill

AL60HU

Treetops

AL60PS

Great North Road

AL60SS

Copper Beeches

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.