House prices in Welwyn Hatfield
The average house price in Welwyn Hatfield is £453,552, based on the latest May 2026 HM Land Registry House Price Index. Over the past year, prices in Welwyn Hatfield have risen strongly (+6.2%), and over the last five years they have risen strongly (+8.4%). Five years ago the average was around £418,232. That puts Welwyn Hatfield 55% above the England average of £292,095. That makes Welwyn Hatfield the 53rd most expensive of 317 local authorities in England & Wales, and the 26th fastest-rising over the past year.
House prices in Welwyn Hatfield peaked at around £462,678 (August 2022). Since 1995 the average has changed by +510.7%. Adjusted for inflation, prices are -14.8% in real terms over the last five years — so in today’s money they have lagged behind the wider cost of living. Remember this is an area average — your own home’s value depends on its exact street, size and condition.
How Welwyn Hatfield compares
| Area | Average price | 1 year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welwyn Hatfield | £453,552 | +6.2% | +8.4% |
| England | £292,095 | +2.3% | +16.3% |
| Havering | £452,798 | +2.8% | +17.1% |
| Dacorum | £454,770 | -0.0% | +13.1% |
| Tunbridge Wells | £452,286 | -0.0% | +12.0% |
Areas with similar house prices
- Havering — £452,798
- Dacorum — £454,770
- Tunbridge Wells — £452,286
- Surrey Heath — £457,454
- East Hertfordshire — £460,485
- Sutton — £445,451
Compare with the England average, or browse all areas and the latest movers.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average house price in Welwyn Hatfield?
The average house price in Welwyn Hatfield is £453,552 as of May 2026, according to the HM Land Registry House Price Index. This is an average across all property types.
Are house prices in Welwyn Hatfield rising or falling?
Over the last 12 months, average prices in Welwyn Hatfield have risen strongly (+6.2%). Over five years they have risen strongly (+8.4%). Month-to-month figures can be volatile, so the yearly trend is more reliable.
How much deposit do you need to buy in Welwyn Hatfield?
On the average Welwyn Hatfield home, a 10% deposit is about £45,355, and a 5% deposit around £22,678. Your mortgage is then based on the rest — see how that looks with our mortgage calculator.
Where do house prices in Welwyn Hatfield rank in the UK?
Of 317 local authorities in England & Wales, Welwyn Hatfield is the 53rd most expensive and the 26th fastest-rising this year. See the full rankings and movers.
How can I find out what my Welwyn Hatfield home is worth?
Use our free house value calculator — enter your postcode and what you paid, and it estimates today's value from Land Registry data. For a precise figure, ask a local estate agent or RICS surveyor.
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