WelwynAL6
Welwyn Hatfield · East of England
AL6 encompasses Welwyn in Hertfordshire, tracking at 44.4 out of 100 on trajectory metrics and positioned in the pre-cursor gentrification phase. Over the past five years, residential prices have grown at 2.0% compound annual growth rate, while rental yields have expanded at 5.1% annually, creating a notable divergence between capital appreciation and income generation. Population growth remains modest at 0.6% across the five-year period, indicating limited demographic expansion. This combination of relatively restrained price growth paired with stronger rental expansion suggests the area functions primarily as an income-generating market rather than one driven by capital gains, with characteristics typical of transitional suburban locations.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 1.9% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.6% per year
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What's changing in Welwyn · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 1.3 points this month to 46/100, driven mainly by safety.
9 planning applications submitted in AL6 over the last six months, including 3 new build residential schemes, 1 change of use, 1 demolition.
- Erection of detached ancillary garden annex with decking and associated access stepsMar 2026 · Registered
- Erection of two detached dwellings with detached garages including parking and hard and soft landscaping.Feb 2026 · Registered
- Erection of detached double garage with first floor home office/hobbies roomFeb 2026 · Decided
Welwyn (AL6) common questions
Is Welwyn up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Welwyn (AL6) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 46/100 (Average), in the top 74% of districts nationally. The score is up 7.3 points over the last 12 months.
Is Welwyn safe?
Welwyn has a safety score of 49/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Welwyn?
The average property price in Welwyn (AL6) is £522k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.9% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Welwyn?
The median monthly rent in Welwyn (AL6) is £1,486 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Welwyn?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Hatfield (AL10), Welwyn Garden City (AL8), Knebworth (SG3), Wallington (SM6), Mitcham (CR4). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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