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House prices in Welwyn Hatfield
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
House prices in Welwyn Hatfield have risen sharply over the past year — up +6.2% to a typical £453,552, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Semi-detached property led the rise, with typical prices now at £537,212.
That's 67% above the UK average of £271,295.
Welwyn Hatfield house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Welwyn Hatfield
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £956,571 ▲ +5.5%
- Semi-detached £537,212 ▲ +8.0%
- Terraced £411,706 ▲ +7.3%
- Flat £249,734 ▲ +3.3%
Affordability
A typical home in Welwyn Hatfield costs 9.8× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Welwyn Hatfield ranks nationally →
Welwyn Hatfield is the 67th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 44,802 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Welwyn Hatfield.
- Most common rating C
- Rated A-C 59.9%
- Median floor area 75 m²
- Median annual energy cost £782
- Most common era England and Wales: 1950-1966
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Dacorum £454,770
- House prices in Tunbridge Wells £452,286
- House prices in Surrey Heath £457,454
- House prices in East Hertfordshire £460,485
- House prices in Woking £441,435
- House prices in Horsham £440,863
- House prices in East Hampshire £440,217
- House prices in Cambridge £467,028
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Welwyn Hatfield?
- The average house price in Welwyn Hatfield is £453,552, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Welwyn Hatfield changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Welwyn Hatfield have risen +6.2% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Welwyn Hatfield by property type?
- Latest average prices in Welwyn Hatfield:
- detached homes: £956,571
- semi-detached homes: £537,212
- terraced homes: £411,706
- flats: £249,734
- Is Welwyn Hatfield affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Welwyn Hatfield costs 9.8× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Welwyn Hatfield ranks nationally.
- Is Welwyn Hatfield an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Welwyn Hatfield costs £453,552 — 67% more than the UK average of £271,295. Welwyn Hatfield is the 67th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Welwyn Hatfield?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Welwyn Hatfield's average of £453,552, expect roughly £500–£750 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £850–£1,300 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Welwyn Hatfield?
- On a typical Welwyn Hatfield sale at £453,552, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £5,400–£8,200, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Welwyn Hatfield?
- Moving home in Welwyn Hatfield typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.