Heronswood Road, Welwyn Garden City
House prices, sold prices and local information for AL7 3JH, AL7 3EU, AL7 3JQ.
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At a glance
44 property sales on Heronswood Road, Welwyn Garden City have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £406,500. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £382,981. That is 7% below the Welwyn Garden City average of £435,135 over the same period. 8 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 8 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 61% terraced, 16% semi-detached, 11% flat. Recorded sale prices on Heronswood Road range from £228,000 to £525,000. 90% of homes sold here were freehold and 10% leasehold. Of 92 streets in Welwyn Garden City with at least two sales in the last year, Heronswood Road ranks 51st for average price.
House prices on Heronswood Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all AL7 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 90% freehold and 10% leasehold across 51 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 27 | £382,981 | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 7 | £398,393 | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Flat | 5 | £237,100 | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Detached | 5 | £406,600 | 14 Aug 2024 |
Sold prices on Heronswood Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 237, Heronswood Road AL7 3JH | 31 Mar 2026 | £408,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 60, Heronswood Road AL7 3ES | 14 Nov 2025 | £405,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 46, Heronswood Road AL7 3NU | 22 Aug 2025 | £415,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 239, Heronswood Road AL7 3JH | 25 Jul 2025 | £300,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Heronswood Road AL7 3NU | 16 Jul 2025 | £425,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 241, Heronswood Road AL7 3JH | 30 May 2025 | £460,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 16, Heronswood Road AL7 3NU | 27 Mar 2025 | £440,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Heronswood Road AL7 3NU | 26 Mar 2025 | £460,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 264, Heronswood Road AL7 3JQ | 30 Aug 2024 | £470,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 87, Heronswood Road AL7 3EW | 27 Aug 2024 | £242,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 231, Heronswood Road AL7 3JH | 14 Aug 2024 | £450,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 66, Heronswood Road AL7 3ES | 20 Oct 2023 | £394,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 150, Heronswood Road AL7 3EU | 4 Aug 2023 | £520,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 257A, Heronswood Road AL7 3JJ | 5 May 2023 | £333,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 83, Heronswood Road AL7 3EW | 30 Jan 2023 | £230,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 148, Heronswood Road AL7 3EU | 8 Dec 2022 | £456,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 47, Heronswood Road AL7 3NX | 7 Oct 2022 | £435,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 234, Heronswood Road AL7 3JQ | 30 Sep 2022 | £487,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 245, Heronswood Road AL7 3JH | 12 Jul 2022 | £395,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 244, Heronswood Road AL7 3JQ | 8 Jul 2022 | £431,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 101, Heronswood Road AL7 3EW | 7 May 2021 | £235,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 25, Heronswood Road AL7 3NX | 26 Mar 2021 | £490,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 199, Heronswood Road AL7 3JH | 24 Sep 2020 | £350,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 197, Heronswood Road AL7 3JH | 30 Jul 2020 | £327,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 153, Heronswood Road AL7 3EL | 27 Feb 2020 | £410,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 148, Heronswood Road AL7 3EU | 14 Jan 2020 | £332,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 172, Heronswood Road AL7 3EU | 4 Oct 2019 | £383,750 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 184, Heronswood Road AL7 3EU | 30 Aug 2019 | £386,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 255, Heronswood Road AL7 3JH | 9 Aug 2019 | £366,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 236, Heronswood Road AL7 3JQ | 26 Jul 2019 | £335,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 107, Heronswood Road AL7 3EW | 8 May 2019 | £250,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 132, Heronswood Road AL7 3EU | 22 Mar 2019 | £310,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 254, Heronswood Road AL7 3JQ | 25 Feb 2019 | £340,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 200, Heronswood Road AL7 3JQ | 1 Feb 2019 | £328,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 44, Heronswood Road AL7 3NU | 18 Dec 2018 | £373,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 155, Heronswood Road AL7 3EL | 24 Aug 2018 | £525,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 178, Heronswood Road AL7 3EU | 4 Jun 2018 | £410,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 166, Heronswood Road AL7 3EU | 4 May 2018 | £345,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 156, Heronswood Road AL7 3EU | 29 Mar 2018 | £335,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 245, Heronswood Road AL7 3JH | 10 Aug 2017 | £355,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 173, Heronswood Road AL7 3EJ | 30 Jan 2017 | £300,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 72, Heronswood Road AL7 3ES | 5 Dec 2016 | £305,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 257A, Heronswood Road AL7 3JJ | 4 Nov 2016 | £315,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 237, Heronswood Road AL7 3JH | 3 Nov 2016 | £335,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 107, Heronswood Road AL7 3EW | 19 Jun 2016 | £228,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 244, Heronswood Road AL7 3JQ | 17 Jun 2016 | £380,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 257, Heronswood Road AL7 3JJ | 3 Jun 2016 | £307,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 167, Heronswood Road AL7 3EJ | 18 Feb 2016 | £275,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 236, Heronswood Road AL7 3JQ | 15 Feb 2016 | £310,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 47, Heronswood Road AL7 3NX | 29 Jan 2016 | £304,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 237, Heronswood Road | £335,000 (Nov 2016) → £408,000 (Mar 2026) | +22% over 9 yrs |
| 257A, Heronswood Road | £315,000 (Nov 2016) → £333,000 (May 2023) | +6% over 6 yrs |
| 148, Heronswood Road | £332,000 (Jan 2020) → £456,000 (Dec 2022) | +37% over 3 yrs |
| 47, Heronswood Road | £304,000 (Jan 2016) → £435,000 (Oct 2022) | +43% over 7 yrs |
| 245, Heronswood Road | £355,000 (Aug 2017) → £395,000 (Jul 2022) | +11% over 5 yrs |
| 244, Heronswood Road | £380,000 (Jun 2016) → £431,500 (Jul 2022) | +14% over 6 yrs |
| 236, Heronswood Road | £310,000 (Feb 2016) → £335,000 (Jul 2019) | +8% over 3 yrs |
| 107, Heronswood Road | £228,000 (Jun 2016) → £250,000 (May 2019) | +10% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Heronswood Road
Crime
216 crimes were reported within about a mile of Heronswood Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 79 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 61 |
| Vehicle crime | 16 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 12 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Public order | 11 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Heronswood Road 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 Heronswood Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School 418 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Watchlytes Primary School 158 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Inadequate Report | 0.5 mi |
| Commonswood Primary & Nursery School 410 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| James Marks Academy 62 pupils | Free schools special | 11–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Ridgeway Academy 875 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Panshanger Primary School 240 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 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 |
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 1.2 mi · 25 min walk
- Welwyn North station 2.2 mi · 44 min walk
- Hatfield (Herts) station 2.6 mi · 51 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Ganett Roundabout (NW-bound, Heronswood Road) 2 min walk
- Ganett Roundabout (S-bound, Heronswood Road) 3 min walk
- Ridgeway (nr, Heronswood Road) 3 min walk
- Howlands (E-bound, Cole Green Lane) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Hall Grove Group Practice
4 Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City · 0.3 mi - Spring House Health
Spring House Site, Ascots Lane, Welwyn Garden City · 0.9 mi - Peartree Lane Surgery
110 Peartree Lane, Welwyn Garden City · 0.9 mi - The Garden City Practice
Birdcroft Road, Welwyn Garden City · 1.4 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Ludwick · 0.3 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Welwyn Garden City Hallgrove · 0.3 mi
- Morrisons Morrisons Panshanger Welwyn Garden City · 0.4 mi
- Lidl Lidl Panshanger Welwyn Garden City · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Gate2pharma · 0.4 mi
- Boots · 0.6 mi
- Boots · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- Beehive Dental Practice · 0.4 mi
- Woodhall Dental Practice · 0.7 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.7 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 6 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 | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 59.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 7.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 32.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 602 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 12.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,592 |
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 Heronswood Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Welwyn Hatfield | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84.2% | 78.7% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 7% | 8.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.9% | 4.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.1% | 2.3% |
Religion
| Here | Welwyn Hatfield | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.9% | 37% |
| Christian | 37% | 47.2% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | Welwyn Hatfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.1% | 78% |
| Born outside the UK | 14.9% | 22% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Welwyn Hatfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 30.3% | 37.3% |
| No qualifications | 17.3% | 14.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 17.2% | 12.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17% | 19.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.1% | 9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4.5% |
| Other qualifications | 2.9% | 2.7% |
General health
| Here | Welwyn Hatfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.3% | 51.7% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 11% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Welwyn Hatfield | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 40.5% | 41.6% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 33.3% | 29.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 15.8% | 17.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 10.4% | 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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