Welwyn Garden City

Built-up area in Welwyn Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England

Coordinates:51.805, -0.196
OS grid ref:TL 24 13
Population:59,910
Dialling code: 01707
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Welwyn Garden City in the borough of Welwyn Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England is one of the original garden cities, laid out in the 1920s by followers of Ebenezer Howard to combine town convenience with country open space. The town is noted for its planned, tree-lined boulevards and red‑brick architecture, with the River Mimram running through and large nearby greens such as Panshanger Park, giving it a distinctly leafy, low‑rise character compared with many commuter towns.

Geographically it sits close to the A1(M) and has fast rail services into central London (about 20–25 minutes to King's Cross), which helps explain its strong commuter population alongside local retail and business parks and a busy town centre. There’s a steady mix of community and cultural amenities, sports clubs and festivals, and a sense of civic pride rooted in its planned‑town history and green spaces.

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Example postcodes in Welwyn Garden City

AL6 0SP, AL7 4JB, AL8 6RA, AL8 7EH, AL7 4RF, AL7 1DL, AL7 1HN, AL8 7DR, AL7 4QF … See all

Transport links

  • Luton Airport 8.8 miles14.2 km
  • Stansted Airport 19.2 miles30.9 km
  • Welwyn Garden City Railway Station 0.5 miles0.8 km
  • Welwyn North Railway Station 1.3 miles2.1 km

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Schools in Welwyn Garden City

  • Applecroft School Primary
  • Commonswood Primary & Nursery School Primary
  • Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School Primary
  • Holwell Primary School Primary
  • Homerswood Primary and Nursery School Primary
  • Knightsfield School Special
  • Lakeside School Special
  • Monk's Walk School Secondary
  • Our Lady Catholic Primary School Primary
  • Panshanger Primary School Primary
  • Peartree Primary School Primary
  • Springmead Primary School Primary
  • St John's C of E Primary School Primary
  • St John's Voluntary Aided C of E Primary School, Lemsford Primary
  • Stanborough School Secondary
  • Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School Primary
  • Templewood Primary School Primary
  • The Holy Family Catholic Primary School Primary
  • Waterside Academy Primary

Local points of interest

  • Brocket Hall Estate 1.6 miles2.6 km
  • Hatfield House Estate 3.1 miles5 km
  • University of Hertfordshire University 4.1 miles6.6 km
  • University of Hertfordshire (Hatfield Campus) University 4.1 miles6.7 km
  • Oaklands College College 5.2 miles8.4 km
  • Broadhall Way Stadium 5.8 miles9.4 km
  • Luton Hoo Estate 9.3 miles14.9 km
  • Wrotham Park Estate 9.6 miles15.4 km
  • British School Museum Museum 10.3 miles16.6 km
  • Putteridge Bury Estate 10.5 miles16.9 km
  • Barnet Barnet Lane Stadium 10.9 miles17.5 km
  • Underhill Stadium Stadium 11 miles17.7 km