Springfields, Welwyn Garden City
House prices, sold prices and local information for AL8 6XS, AL8 6XL, AL8 6XN.
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At a glance
21 property sales on Springfields, Welwyn Garden City have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £576,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £483,182. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 52% terraced, 24% flat, 24% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Springfields range from £210,000 to £640,000. 74% of homes sold here were freehold and 26% leasehold.
House prices on Springfields compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Springfields has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all AL8 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 74% freehold and 26% leasehold across 23 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 11 | £483,182 | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Flat | 5 | £253,600 | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 5 | £476,200 | 28 Aug 2026 |
Sold prices on Springfields
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15, Springfields AL8 6XS | 28 Aug 2026 | £576,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 88, Springfields AL8 6XL | 4 Aug 2025 | £265,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 64, Springfields AL8 6XN | 16 Jun 2025 | £552,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 68A, Springfields AL8 6XN | 13 Dec 2024 | £450,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 92, Springfields AL8 6XL | 13 Dec 2024 | £260,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 114, Springfields AL8 6XL | 29 Aug 2024 | £210,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 12, Springfields AL8 6XP | 26 Jul 2024 | £615,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 30, Springfields AL8 6XP | 10 Jul 2024 | £455,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 94, Springfields AL8 6XL | 13 Mar 2024 | £260,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 13, Springfields AL8 6XS | 17 Jan 2024 | £515,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 48, Springfields AL8 6XN | 7 Oct 2022 | £640,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 29, Springfields AL8 6XS | 22 Apr 2022 | £550,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Springfields AL8 6XS | 31 Mar 2022 | £475,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Springfields AL8 6XS | 28 Jun 2021 | £427,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 46, Springfields AL8 6XN | 25 Jun 2021 | £450,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 86, Springfields AL8 6XL | 30 Nov 2020 | £273,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 24, Springfields AL8 6XP | 19 Mar 2020 | £445,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Springfields AL8 6XS | 7 Jan 2019 | £455,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 64, Springfields AL8 6XN | 14 Nov 2018 | £485,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 52, Springfields AL8 6XN | 27 Nov 2017 | £300,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11, Springfields AL8 6XS | 13 Jan 2017 | £350,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Springfields AL8 6XP | 30 Sep 2016 | £430,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 92, Springfields AL8 6XL | 24 Mar 2016 | £210,000 | Flat | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 15, Springfields | £455,000 (Jan 2019) → £576,000 (Aug 2026) | +27% over 8 yrs |
| 64, Springfields | £485,000 (Nov 2018) → £552,500 (Jun 2025) | +14% over 7 yrs |
| 92, Springfields | £210,000 (Mar 2016) → £260,000 (Dec 2024) | +24% over 9 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Springfields
Crime
203 crimes were reported within about a mile of Springfields in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 60 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 52 |
| Shoplifting | 36 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 13 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 10 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Springfields 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 Springfields
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanborough School 1,287 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Lakeside School 115 pupils | Community special school | 2–19 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Applecroft School 454 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford 102 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Our Lady Catholic Primary School 204 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Peartree Primary School 184 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Creswick Academy 325 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.9 mi |
| Ludwick Nursery School 177 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | 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 0.9 mi · 18 min walk
- Hatfield (Herts) station 2.0 mi · 40 min walk
- Welwyn North station 2.4 mi · 49 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Newfields (nr, Handside Lane) 1 min walk
- Newfields (opp, Handside Lane) 2 min walk
- Marsden Road (nr, Handside Lane) 2 min walk
- Stacklands (nr, Lemsford Lane) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Garden City Practice
Birdcroft Road, Welwyn Garden City · 0.6 mi - Peartree Lane Surgery
110 Peartree Lane, Welwyn Garden City · 1.0 mi - Spring House Health
Spring House Site, Ascots Lane, Welwyn Garden City · 1.4 mi - Hall Grove Group Practice
4 Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City · 1.7 mi
Supermarkets
- Budgens Budgens Welwyn Garden City · 0.4 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Welwyn Garden City · 0.8 mi
- Iceland Iceland Welwyn Garden City · 0.8 mi
- Waitrose Waitrose Welwyn Garden City · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.9 mi
- Peartree Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
- Johns & Kelynack Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.3 mi
- Parkway Community Health Clinic · 0.6 mi
- Church Road Dental Practice · 0.8 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 7 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 | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 60.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 8.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 30.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 692 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 15.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,690 |
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 Springfields
Ethnic group
| Here | Welwyn Hatfield | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87.4% | 78.7% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 6.2% | 8.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3% | 4.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 2% | 6.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.5% | 2.3% |
Religion
| Here | Welwyn Hatfield | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 47.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.7% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | Welwyn Hatfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 78% |
| Born outside the UK | 12% | 22% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Welwyn Hatfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 37.7% | 37.3% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19.1% | 19.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.9% | 12.9% |
| No qualifications | 13.1% | 14.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.2% | 9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.5% |
| Other qualifications | 2.3% | 2.7% |
General health
| Here | Welwyn Hatfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.5% | 51.7% |
| Good health | 36% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 11% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Welwyn Hatfield | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 44.7% | 41.6% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 31.9% | 29.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 16% | 17.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 7.4% | 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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