Welwyn
Parish in Welwyn Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.837, -0.199 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 24 16 |
| Population: | 3,254 |
| Dialling code: | 01707 (Welwyn Garden City) |
Welwyn is a small historic village and civil parish in Welwyn Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England, set in the shallow valley of the chalk-stream River Mimram. The settlement has Saxon roots and a compact village core of flint and timber buildings centred on the medieval parish church of St Mary the Virgin, which together give it a distinctly rural, conservation-area character despite its proximity to larger towns.
The village contrasts with the nearby planned town of Welwyn Garden City and retains a largely residential and agricultural past, with many residents commuting into London or Hatfield. It’s popular for country walks and wildlife along the chalk stream and for access to nearby green spaces such as Panshanger Park, while small local businesses and community events help sustain a quiet but lively village social life.
Postcode districts covering Welwyn
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 19.1 miles
- Islington 20.4 miles
- City of Westminster 22.5 miles
- Luton 11 miles
- Harrow 17.8 miles
- Watford 15.2 miles
- Bedford 23.6 miles
- Harlow 13.9 miles
- Stevenage 4.6 miles
- Hemel Hempstead 13.1 miles
- St. Albans 7.8 miles
- Barking and Dagenham 24.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Welwyn East Ward 0.5 miles
- Woolmer Green Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Welwyn Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Welwyn West Ward 1.4 miles
- Tewin Wood Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Sherrards Ward 1.7 miles
- Codicote Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Ayot St. Peter Parish 1.9 miles
- Datchworth Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Knebworth Built-up area 2 miles
- Welwyn Garden City Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Haldens Ward 2.2 miles
Example postcodes in Welwyn
AL6 0AQ, AL6 9LP, AL6 9LS, AL6 0BA, AL6 0SH, AL6 9EY, AL6 0EL, AL6 9PS, AL6 0HU … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 7.7 miles
- Stansted Airport 18.8 miles
- Welwyn North Railway Station 1 mile
- Knebworth Railway Station 2.1 miles
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Schools in Welwyn
- Oaklands Primary School Primary
- Sherrardswood School Independent - all ages
- St John's C of E Primary School Primary
- Welwyn St Mary's C of E Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Brocket Hall Estate 3 miles
- Broadhall Way Stadium 3.6 miles
- Hatfield House Estate 5.3 miles
- University of Hertfordshire University 6.1 miles
- University of Hertfordshire (Hatfield Campus) University 6.2 miles
- Oaklands College College 6.8 miles
- British School Museum Museum 8.2 miles
- Luton Hoo Estate 8.6 miles
- Putteridge Bury Estate 9 miles
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 10.5 miles
- Wrotham Park Estate 11.8 miles
- Beechwood House Estate 12.2 miles