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Living in Woolmer Green: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Woolmer Green scores 51/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 83/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Among the 6 scored places sharing the SG3 postcode district, Woolmer Green ranks 2nd.

Against the wider SG3 district average of 45/100, that is 6 points above. Its broadband score runs 50 points above the SG3 district's 33/100. Safety (90) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see SG3 postcode district.

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Woolmer Green scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
48.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 34 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Public order 4 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
Other crime 2 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Broadfield Road 10 crimes
  2. 2 Gate House Close 6 crimes
  3. 3 London Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 8.5 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
70
Green Space 42
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
40
3 schools in area · 10 within 4km
3Good
  • All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, DatchworthPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Knebworth Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Michael's Woolmer Green CofE VA Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsQueen Elizabeth II Hospital4.5 mi
Lister Hospital4.9 mi
Potters Bar Clinic11.2 mi
Hospital waitsEast And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.7%
Nearest GP surgeryBridge Cottage Surgery2.2 mi
GP capacity1,953 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
83
Full fibre (FTTP)60.9%
available across Welwyn Hatfield
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 44 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate61.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.8%Unemployed1.5%Retired25.3%Student3.2%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.4%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary20%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.7%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership69.5%
Among the least-deprived 18% 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
34
Knebworth 1 mi
Welwyn North 2 mi
Watton-at-Stone 2.6 mi
J6 A1(M) 2 mi
J7 A1(M) 2.5 mi
J6 A1(M) 2.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
36
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Woolmer Green in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Datchworth 45 0.9 mi away ⇄
Knebworth 49 1.0 mi away ⇄
Oaklands 48 1.1 mi away ⇄
Tewin Wood 46 1.5 mi away ⇄
Welwyn 51 2.2 mi away ⇄
Codicote 40 2.3 mi away ⇄
Tewin 40 2.6 mi away ⇄
Aston (East Hertfordshire) 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Watton at Stone 50 3.2 mi away ⇄
Welwyn Garden City 58 3.6 mi away ⇄
Stevenage 57 3.7 mi away ⇄
Rush Green 0 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Woolmer Green a nice place to live?

Woolmer Green is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Woolmer Green is 51/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Woolmer Green?

Woolmer Green is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 69 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Woolmer Green?

Among the top-rated schools in Woolmer Green are All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth, Knebworth Primary and Nursery School and St Michael's Woolmer Green CofE VA Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Woolmer Green in total.

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Postcode districts in Woolmer Green

SG3 45 ⇄

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