Town Pop. 2,418

Living in Welham Green: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Welham Green is 47/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 44/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 33/100 against a town median of 60/100.

It scores 8 points below the AL10 postcode district as a whole, which averages 55/100. On transport specifically, Welham Green sits 17 points below the AL10 district figure of 61/100. Below 30/100: schools (28) and healthcare (28). Wider context for the surrounding area: AL10 postcode district.

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Welham Green scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
73
98.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 75 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 55 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 30 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Vehicle crime 14 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
other 47 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 24 crimes
  2. 2 Bushwood Close 21 crimes
  3. 3 Meadow Close 13 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 11.2 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
67
Green Space 55
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
28
4 schools in area · 16 within 4km
3Good1Ungraded
  • Brookmans Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • De Havilland Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Links Hatfield AcademyAlternative provision · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School, Welham GreenPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
28
A&E departmentsQueen Elizabeth II Hospital2.9 mi
Potters Bar Clinic3.2 mi
Barnet Hospital5.4 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Free London NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.6%
Nearest GP surgeryPotterells Medical Centre0.7 mi
GP capacity1,531 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
33
Full fibre (FTTP)60.9%
available across Welwyn Hatfield
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 82 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate59.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.4%Unemployed2.7%Retired23.4%Student4.1%Other inactive10.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.2%Skilled & technical37%Routine & elementary21.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.6%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership67.2%
Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
Council tax Welwyn Hatfield · 2026-27
A £1,635
B £1,907
C £2,180
D £2,452
E £2,997
F £3,542
G £4,087
H £4,904
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
44
Welham Green 0.3 mi
Brookmans Park 1.2 mi
Hatfield 2 mi
J2 A1(M) 0.9 mi
J3 A1(M) 1.4 mi
J3 A1(M) 1.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
41
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Ample 21
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £484,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£442k £492k £544k £594k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Colney Heath 48 1.4 mi away ⇄
North Mymms 42 1.5 mi away ⇄
Brookmans Park 49 1.6 mi away ⇄
Hatfield 55 1.9 mi away ⇄
Smallford 51 2.6 mi away ⇄
Potters Bar 57 3.0 mi away ⇄
Essendon 45 3.1 mi away ⇄
South Mimms 30 3.2 mi away ⇄
London Colney 53 3.6 mi away ⇄
Northaw 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
Little Berkhamsted 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Shenley 50 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Welham Green a nice place to live?

Welham Green has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Welham Green is 47/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Welham Green?

Welham Green has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 73/100. There were 239 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Welham Green?

Among the top-rated schools in Welham Green are Brookmans Park Primary School, De Havilland Primary School and Links Hatfield Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Welham Green in total.

What are house prices like in Welham Green?

The current median house price in Welham Green is £484,500, around 70% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%.

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Postcode districts in Welham Green

AL10 55 ⇄
AL9 49 ⇄

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