# Welwyn Garden City Property Market Summary
Welwyn Garden City presents a substantial and active property market with over 12,000 properties recorded, reflecting its status as one of Hertfordshire's key residential locations. The average property price of £272,111 positions the town slightly below the UK average, making it an attractive proposition for families and commuters seeking good value whilst maintaining excellent connectivity to London via the East Coast Main Line, with King's Cross reachable in approximately 25 minutes.
As one of Britain's original garden cities, designed by Sir Ebenezer Howard in the 1920s, Welwyn Garden City benefits from spacious tree-lined streets, abundant green spaces, and a distinctive planned layout that continues to appeal to buyers. The property market here offers a diverse range of housing stock, from characteristic 1920s and 1930s family homes to modern developments. The town's strong employment base, anchored by companies in the pharmaceutical and technology sectors, combined with good schools and leisure facilities, supports steady demand. The area particularly attracts young professionals and growing families looking for a balanced lifestyle with both urban amenities and a garden city environment, contributing to consistent market activity across various property types.
The average house price in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire is £272,111. Prices range from £150 to £35,000,000.
There are 12,130 properties in Welwyn Garden City with 15,714 recorded transactions since 1995.
The median house price in Welwyn Garden City is £200,000, compared to an average of £272,111.
Welwyn Garden City has 4,668 terraced properties, 3,176 flat / maisonette properties, 2,517 semi-detached properties, 1,548 detached properties.
Average house prices in Welwyn Garden City have risen by 404.9% from £80,515 in 1995 to £406,500 in 2026.
The most popular streets in Welwyn Garden City by number of properties include Bessemer Road, Howlands, Eddington Crescent, Knightsfield, Broadwater Road.
Welwyn Garden City is located in Hertfordshire, in the Welwyn Hatfield district.