Broadwater Road, Welwyn Garden City
House prices, sold prices and local information for AL7 3FB, AL7 3FD, AL7 3BZ.
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At a glance
135 property sales on Broadwater Road, Welwyn Garden City have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 9 homes sold here for an average of £284,069. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £271,622. Average sale prices rose from £211,750 in 2016 to £299,021 in 2026 (+41%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 35% below the Welwyn Garden City average of £435,135 over the same period. 35 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 14 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 95% flat, 5% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Broadwater Road range from £87,500 to £540,000. 10% of homes sold here were freehold and 90% leasehold. Of 92 streets in Welwyn Garden City with at least two sales in the last year, Broadwater Road ranks 75th for average price.
House prices on Broadwater Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all AL7 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 10% freehold and 90% leasehold across 175 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 128 | £271,622 | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Terraced | 7 | £476,071 | 6 May 2022 |
Sold prices on Broadwater Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 16, Griffin Place, Broadwater Road AL7 3FD | 26 Aug 2026 | £265,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 68, Broadwater Road AL7 3BZ | 7 Jul 2026 | £247,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, Griffin Place, Broadwater Road AL7 3FD | 27 May 2026 | £350,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 85, Huntington House, Broadwater Road AL7 3FG | 17 Apr 2026 | £141,625 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, Griffin Place, Broadwater Road AL7 3FD | 9 Apr 2026 | £540,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 25, Mercury House, Broadwater Road AL7 3FB | 9 Jan 2026 | £250,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, Mercury House, Broadwater Road AL7 3FB | 15 Dec 2025 | £215,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 80, Broadwater Road AL7 3BZ | 12 Dec 2025 | £282,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 62, Broadwater Road AL7 3BZ | 21 Nov 2025 | £265,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 64, Broadwater Road AL7 3BZ | 20 Oct 2025 | £237,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 86, Broadwater Road AL7 3BZ | 18 Jul 2025 | £260,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Griffin Place, Broadwater Road AL7 3BQ | 20 Jun 2025 | £105,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Flat 102, Huntington House, Broadwater Road AL7 3FG | 29 May 2025 | £87,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 102, Broadwater Road AL7 3BZ | 16 May 2025 | £255,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 100, Broadwater Road AL7 3BZ | 7 Mar 2025 | £250,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 32, Mercury House, Broadwater Road AL7 3FB | 21 Feb 2025 | £245,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 9, Griffin Place, Broadwater Road AL7 3FD | 7 Feb 2025 | £235,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 17, Broadwater Road AL7 3BQ | 28 Oct 2024 | £1,666,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Flat 25, Griffin Place, Broadwater Road AL7 3FD | 25 Oct 2024 | £250,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, Mercury House, Broadwater Road AL7 3FB | 27 Sep 2024 | £246,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 66, Broadwater Road AL7 3BZ | 11 Sep 2024 | £220,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 31, Griffin Place, Broadwater Road AL7 3FD | 19 Jul 2024 | £250,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 27, Griffin Place, Broadwater Road AL7 3FD | 18 Jul 2024 | £255,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 31, Griffin Place, Broadwater Road AL7 3FD | 28 Mar 2024 | £310,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 39, Mercury House, Broadwater Road AL7 3FB | 24 Jan 2024 | £200,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 72, Broadwater Road AL7 3BZ | 27 Oct 2023 | £218,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 16, Oakfield Court, 37, Broadwater Road AL7 3AX | 23 Oct 2023 | £370,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 40, Mercury House, Broadwater Road AL7 3FB | 26 Sep 2023 | £233,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 25, Mercury House, Broadwater Road AL7 3FB | 1 Sep 2023 | £253,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, Oakfield Court, 37, Broadwater Road AL7 3AX | 23 Jul 2023 | £360,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 13, Oakfield Court, 37, Broadwater Road AL7 3AX | 23 Jul 2023 | £390,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 14, Oakfield Court, 37, Broadwater Road AL7 3AX | 23 Jul 2023 | £360,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 17, Oakfield Court, 37, Broadwater Road AL7 3AX | 23 Jul 2023 | £372,500 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 10, Oakfield Court, 37, Broadwater Road AL7 3AX | 23 Jul 2023 | £372,500 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 11, Oakfield Court, 37, Broadwater Road AL7 3AX | 23 Jul 2023 | £425,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 12, Oakfield Court, 37, Broadwater Road AL7 3AX | 23 Jul 2023 | £385,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 15, Oakfield Court, 37, Broadwater Road AL7 3AX | 23 Jul 2023 | £370,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 18, Oakfield Court, 37, Broadwater Road AL7 3AX | 23 Jul 2023 | £425,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 19, Oakfield Court, 37, Broadwater Road AL7 3AX | 23 Jul 2023 | £385,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 20, Oakfield Court, 37, Broadwater Road AL7 3AX | 23 Jul 2023 | £390,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 21, Oakfield Court, 37, Broadwater Road AL7 3AX | 23 Jul 2023 | £365,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 22, Oakfield Court, 37, Broadwater Road AL7 3AX | 23 Jul 2023 | £440,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 23, Oakfield Court, 37, Broadwater Road AL7 3AX | 23 Jul 2023 | £500,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, Oakfield Court, 37, Broadwater Road AL7 3AX | 23 Jul 2023 | £350,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 7, Oakfield Court, 37, Broadwater Road AL7 3AX | 23 Jul 2023 | £365,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 8, Oakfield Court, 37, Broadwater Road AL7 3AX | 23 Jul 2023 | £370,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 9, Oakfield Court, 37, Broadwater Road AL7 3AX | 23 Jul 2023 | £370,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 6, Oakfield Court, 37, Broadwater Road AL7 3AX | 23 Jul 2023 | £362,500 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, Oakfield Court, 37, Broadwater Road AL7 3AX | 23 Jul 2023 | £360,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, Oakfield Court, 37, Broadwater Road AL7 3AX | 23 Jul 2023 | £360,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Flat 16, Griffin Place, Broadwater Road | £272,500 (Sep 2020) → £265,000 (Aug 2026) | -3% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 3, Griffin Place, Broadwater Road | £356,000 (Oct 2020) → £350,000 (May 2026) | -2% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 5, Griffin Place, Broadwater Road | £520,000 (Feb 2020) → £540,000 (Apr 2026) | +4% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 25, Mercury House, Broadwater Road | £260,000 (Nov 2019) → £253,000 (Sep 2023) → £250,000 (Jan 2026) | -4% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 2, Mercury House, Broadwater Road | £235,000 (May 2020) → £215,000 (Dec 2025) | -9% over 6 yrs |
| 80, Broadwater Road | £295,000 (Sep 2018) → £282,500 (Dec 2025) | -4% over 7 yrs |
| 62, Broadwater Road | £285,000 (Jan 2017) → £265,000 (Nov 2025) | -7% over 9 yrs |
| 64, Broadwater Road | £235,000 (Apr 2018) → £255,000 (Oct 2022) → £237,000 (Oct 2025) | +1% over 8 yrs |
| 102, Broadwater Road | £260,000 (Mar 2020) → £255,000 (May 2025) | -2% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 32, Mercury House, Broadwater Road | £260,000 (Jul 2019) → £245,000 (Feb 2025) | -6% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 9, Griffin Place, Broadwater Road | £262,500 (Oct 2020) → £235,000 (Feb 2025) | -10% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 25, Griffin Place, Broadwater Road | £270,000 (Mar 2020) → £250,000 (Oct 2024) | -7% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 5, Mercury House, Broadwater Road | £250,000 (Feb 2020) → £246,000 (Sep 2024) | -2% over 5 yrs |
| 66, Broadwater Road | £236,000 (Dec 2017) → £220,000 (Sep 2024) | -7% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 31, Griffin Place, Broadwater Road | £280,000 (Mar 2020) → £310,000 (Mar 2024) → £250,000 (Jul 2024) | -11% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 27, Griffin Place, Broadwater Road | £275,000 (Nov 2020) → £255,000 (Jul 2024) | -7% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 39, Mercury House, Broadwater Road | £154,150 (Aug 2019) → £200,000 (Jan 2024) | +30% over 4 yrs |
| 72, Broadwater Road | £232,000 (Dec 2018) → £218,000 (Oct 2023) | -6% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 40, Mercury House, Broadwater Road | £225,000 (Jul 2019) → £233,000 (Sep 2023) | +4% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 24, Griffin Place, Broadwater Road | £270,000 (Dec 2019) → £260,000 (Jun 2023) | -4% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 23, Mercury House, Broadwater Road | £260,000 (Oct 2019) → £255,000 (Apr 2023) | -2% over 4 yrs |
| 106, Broadwater Road | £233,000 (Sep 2018) → £240,000 (Mar 2023) | +3% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 2, Griffin Place, Broadwater Road | £355,000 (Jan 2021) → £370,000 (Feb 2023) | +4% over 2 yrs |
| Flat 11, Mercury House, Broadwater Road | £250,000 (Jul 2019) → £252,500 (Oct 2022) | +1% over 3 yrs |
| Mercury House, 1, Broadwater Road | £3,100,000 (May 2016) → £85,000 (Sep 2022) | -97% over 6 yrs |
| 92, Broadwater Road | £299,500 (Mar 2019) → £310,000 (Aug 2022) | +4% over 3 yrs |
| Flat 17, Mercury House, Broadwater Road | £265,000 (Jul 2019) → £257,000 (Aug 2022) | -3% over 3 yrs |
| Flat 4, Mercury House, Broadwater Road | £250,000 (Aug 2020) → £255,000 (Jul 2022) | +2% over 2 yrs |
| Flat 10, Griffin Place, Broadwater Road | £315,000 (Dec 2019) → £319,000 (Jun 2022) | +1% over 3 yrs |
| Flat 41, Mercury House, Broadwater Road | £225,000 (Jul 2019) → £225,000 (May 2022) | +0% over 3 yrs |
Showing the 30 most recent of 35 homes with more than one sale.
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Crime and flood risk near Broadwater Road
Crime
342 crimes were reported within about a mile of Broadwater Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 98 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 96 |
| Shoplifting | 52 |
| Other theft | 19 |
| Public order | 19 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 18 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Broadwater Road is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Mimram in Hertfordshire Flood alert area
- River Lee from Lemsford to Hertford Flood warning area
- River Beane catchment Flood alert area
- River Lee at Hertford Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Broadwater Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree Primary School 184 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Ludwick Nursery School 177 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Holwell Primary School 397 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Our Lady Catholic Primary School 204 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School 418 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Applecroft School 454 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Creswick Academy 325 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.7 mi |
| Templewood Primary School 225 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Welwyn Garden City station 0.2 mi · 4 min walk
- Welwyn North station 1.8 mi · 36 min walk
- Hatfield (Herts) station 2.4 mi · 49 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Penn Way (opp, Broadwater Road) 2 min walk
- Penn Way (nr, Broadwater Rd) 2 min walk
- Hyde Way (nr, Broadwater Road) 2 min walk
- Hyde Way (opp, Broadwater Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Peartree Lane Surgery
110 Peartree Lane, Welwyn Garden City · 0.2 mi - The Garden City Practice
Birdcroft Road, Welwyn Garden City · 0.3 mi - Hall Grove Group Practice
4 Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City · 1.0 mi - Spring House Health
Spring House Site, Ascots Lane, Welwyn Garden City · 1.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Iceland Iceland Welwyn Garden City · 0.2 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Welwyn Garden City · 0.3 mi
- Aldi Aldi Bessemer Road · 0.4 mi
- Waitrose Waitrose Welwyn Garden City · 0.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Peartree Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Boots · 0.2 mi
- Johns & Kelynack Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- Church Road Dental Practice · 0.2 mi
- Peartree Clinic Welwyn · 0.3 mi
- Parkway Community Health Clinic · 0.3 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 39.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 22.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 37.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 737 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 72.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 6.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,706 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 95% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 96% | 92% |
Share of homes across Welwyn Hatfield with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Broadwater Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Welwyn Hatfield | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75.1% | 78.7% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 9.7% | 8.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 7.8% | 6.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 5.2% | 4.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 2.1% | 2.3% |
Religion
| Here | Welwyn Hatfield | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 47.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.7% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 3.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Welwyn Hatfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.3% | 78% |
| Born outside the UK | 24.7% | 22% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Welwyn Hatfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 42.1% | 37.3% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.6% | 19.1% |
| No qualifications | 14.3% | 14.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.3% | 12.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.5% | 9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.5% |
| Other qualifications | 1.8% | 2.7% |
General health
| Here | Welwyn Hatfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.2% | 51.7% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 11% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Welwyn Hatfield | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 50.8% | 41.6% |
| No cars or vans in household | 23.8% | 17.6% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 20.1% | 29.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5.3% | 11.3% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Welwyn Hatfield.
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