Duchess Court, Welwyn Garden City
House prices, sold prices and local information for AL7 4FP.
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At a glance
50 property sales on Duchess Court, Welwyn Garden City have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £239,375. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £304,274. Average sale prices fell from £314,382 in 2018 to £239,375 in 2026 (-24%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 45% below the Welwyn Garden City average of £435,135 over the same period. 18 homes here have sold more than once since 2018; 6 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Duchess Court range from £160,000 to £342,495. Every home sold here was sold leasehold. Of 92 streets in Welwyn Garden City with at least two sales in the last year, Duchess Court ranks 83rd for average price, making it one of the more affordable streets in the town.
House prices on Duchess Court compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all AL7 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 0% freehold and 100% leasehold across 53 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 50 | £304,274 | 8 May 2026 |
Sold prices on Duchess Court
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 8 May 2026 | £300,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 5, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 10 Apr 2026 | £178,750 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 44, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 21 Aug 2025 | £305,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 21 Jul 2025 | £160,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 15, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 20 Jan 2025 | £305,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 55, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 10 Jan 2025 | £300,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 45, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 6 Sep 2024 | £295,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 10, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 16 Aug 2024 | £316,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 5 Aug 2024 | £312,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 45, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 28 Mar 2024 | £315,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 8, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 17 Nov 2023 | £315,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 29 Sep 2023 | £340,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 14, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 15 Sep 2023 | £327,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 51, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 31 Aug 2023 | £341,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 54, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 27 Jul 2023 | £324,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 46, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 14 Jun 2023 | £322,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 50, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 28 Apr 2023 | £307,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 44, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 21 Dec 2022 | £320,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 12, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 22 Jul 2022 | £335,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 13, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 4 May 2022 | £310,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 5, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 22 Sep 2021 | £171,050 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 10, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 6 Apr 2021 | £275,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 17, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 18 Dec 2020 | £310,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 41, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 27 Nov 2020 | £320,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 55, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 30 Aug 2019 | £299,995 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 49, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 21 Jun 2019 | £299,995 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 13, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 31 May 2019 | £298,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 54, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 29 Mar 2019 | £310,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 43, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 25 Jan 2019 | £299,995 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 15, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 12 Dec 2018 | £322,995 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 10, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 21 Nov 2018 | £314,995 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 48, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 14 Nov 2018 | £314,995 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 53, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 7 Nov 2018 | £315,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 50, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 31 Oct 2018 | £299,995 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 45, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 28 Sep 2018 | £299,995 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 16, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 31 Jul 2018 | £308,995 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 52, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 31 Jul 2018 | £308,995 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 12, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 30 Jul 2018 | £337,500 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 17, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 30 Jul 2018 | £342,495 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 2, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 30 Jul 2018 | £327,495 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 39, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 30 Jul 2018 | £327,500 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 46, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 30 Jul 2018 | £337,495 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 9, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 30 Jul 2018 | £317,995 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 11, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 27 Jul 2018 | £303,995 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 14, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 27 Jul 2018 | £322,995 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 40, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 27 Jul 2018 | £289,995 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 42, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 27 Jul 2018 | £227,995 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 44, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 27 Jul 2018 | £312,995 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 47, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 27 Jul 2018 | £303,995 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 51, Duchess Court AL7 4FP | 27 Jul 2018 | £342,495 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 13, Duchess Court | £298,000 (May 2019) → £310,000 (May 2022) → £300,000 (May 2026) | +1% over 7 yrs |
| 5, Duchess Court | £171,050 (Sep 2021) → £178,750 (Apr 2026) | +5% over 5 yrs |
| 44, Duchess Court | £312,995 (Jul 2018) → £320,000 (Dec 2022) → £305,000 (Aug 2025) | -3% over 7 yrs |
| 15, Duchess Court | £322,995 (Dec 2018) → £305,000 (Jan 2025) | -6% over 6 yrs |
| 55, Duchess Court | £299,995 (Aug 2019) → £300,000 (Jan 2025) | +0% over 5 yrs |
| 45, Duchess Court | £299,995 (Sep 2018) → £315,000 (Mar 2024) → £295,000 (Sep 2024) | -2% over 6 yrs |
| 10, Duchess Court | £314,995 (Nov 2018) → £275,000 (Apr 2021) → £316,000 (Aug 2024) | +0% over 6 yrs |
| 9, Duchess Court | £317,995 (Jul 2018) → £312,000 (Aug 2024) | -2% over 6 yrs |
| 8, Duchess Court | £317,995 (Jul 2018) → £315,000 (Nov 2023) | -1% over 5 yrs |
| 2, Duchess Court | £327,495 (Jul 2018) → £340,000 (Sep 2023) | +4% over 5 yrs |
| 14, Duchess Court | £322,995 (Jul 2018) → £327,000 (Sep 2023) | +1% over 5 yrs |
| 51, Duchess Court | £342,495 (Jul 2018) → £341,000 (Aug 2023) | +-0% over 5 yrs |
| 54, Duchess Court | £310,000 (Mar 2019) → £324,000 (Jul 2023) | +5% over 4 yrs |
| 46, Duchess Court | £337,495 (Jul 2018) → £322,500 (Jun 2023) | -4% over 5 yrs |
| 50, Duchess Court | £299,995 (Oct 2018) → £307,000 (Apr 2023) | +2% over 4 yrs |
| 12, Duchess Court | £337,500 (Jul 2018) → £335,000 (Jul 2022) | -1% over 4 yrs |
| 17, Duchess Court | £342,495 (Jul 2018) → £310,000 (Dec 2020) | -9% over 2 yrs |
| 41, Duchess Court | £332,495 (Jul 2018) → £320,000 (Nov 2020) | -4% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Duchess Court
Crime
137 crimes were reported within about a mile of Duchess Court in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 56 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 |
| Vehicle crime | 15 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 8 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Duchess Court is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Mimram in Hertfordshire Flood alert area
- River Lee from Lemsford to Hertford Flood warning 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 Duchess Court
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Marks Academy 62 pupils | Free schools special | 11–18 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Commonswood Primary & Nursery School 410 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Creswick Academy 325 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.6 mi |
| Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School 418 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Holwell Primary School 397 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Ludwick Nursery School 177 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Our Lady Catholic Primary School 204 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Peartree Primary School 184 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.0 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 1.4 mi · 29 min walk
- Hatfield (Herts) station 1.8 mi · 36 min walk
- Welwyn North station 2.8 mi · 56 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- New QEII Hospital (Stop A, Howlands) 1 min walk
- New QEII Hospital (Stop B, Howlands) 2 min walk
- Ryelands (nr, Howlands) 4 min walk
- Howlands House (nr, Howlands) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Spring House Health
Spring House Site, Ascots Lane, Welwyn Garden City · 0.2 mi - Hall Grove Group Practice
4 Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City · 0.5 mi - Peartree Lane Surgery
110 Peartree Lane, Welwyn Garden City · 1.1 mi - The Garden City Practice
Birdcroft Road, Welwyn Garden City · 1.4 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Ludwick · 0.5 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Welwyn Garden City Hallgrove · 0.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Welwyn Garden City-Cole Green · 0.7 mi
- Morrisons Morrisons Panshanger Welwyn Garden City · 1.2 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.7 mi
- Gate2pharma · 1.0 mi
- Peartree Pharmacy · 1.1 mi
Dentists
- Beehive Dental Practice · 0.4 mi
- Woodhall Dental Practice · 0.7 mi
- Peartree Clinic Welwyn · 1.2 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 9 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 9 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 60.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 6.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 32.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 897 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 11.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,295 |
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 Duchess Court
Ethnic group
| Here | Welwyn Hatfield | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78.5% | 78.7% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 10.7% | 8.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 5.1% | 6.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.7% | 2.3% |
Religion
| Here | Welwyn Hatfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 44% | 47.2% |
| No religion | 41.4% | 37% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | – |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | Welwyn Hatfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.3% | 78% |
| Born outside the UK | 19.7% | 22% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Welwyn Hatfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 40.4% | 37.3% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.7% | 19.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.3% | 12.9% |
| No qualifications | 10.2% | 14.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.5% | 9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 4.5% |
| Other qualifications | 1.8% | 2.7% |
General health
| Here | Welwyn Hatfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.7% | 51.7% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 11% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Welwyn Hatfield | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 43.7% | 41.6% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 32.7% | 29.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 12.6% | 17.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 11% | 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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