Welwyn West
Ward in Welwyn Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.834, -0.232 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 21 16 |
| Dialling code: | 01707 (Welwyn Garden City) |
Welwyn West is the western ward of the historic village of Welwyn in the borough of Welwyn Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England. It is largely residential, with a mix of housing from different eras, bordered by green spaces and footpaths that reflect the area’s agricultural and Saxon roots; good road and rail links via the A1(M) and nearby stations make commuting to London and surrounding towns straightforward.
Local life centres on small shops, schools and community groups, while the wider economy leans on services and employment in neighbouring centres such as Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield. The ward offers a quiet village atmosphere with visible historic layers, making it popular with families and commuters who value both greenery and easy access to urban amenities.
Postcode districts covering Welwyn West
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 18.7 miles
- Islington 20.5 miles
- City of Westminster 22.4 miles
- Luton 9.8 miles
- Harrow 17.2 miles
- Watford 14.2 miles
- Bedford 23.2 miles
- Harlow 15.1 miles
- Stevenage 5.1 miles
- Hemel Hempstead 11.7 miles
- St. Albans 6.7 miles
- Aylesbury 24.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Welwyn Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Ayot St. Peter Parish 0.9 miles
- Codicote Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Ayot St. Lawrence Parish 1.3 miles
- Woolmer Green Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Sherrards Ward 1.6 miles
- Welwyn East Ward 1.8 miles
- Handside Ward 2.4 miles
- Codicote & Kimpton Ward 2.5 miles
- Welwyn Garden City Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Haldens Ward 2.8 miles
- Tewin Wood Built-up area 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Welwyn West
AL6 9PN, AL6 0QP, AL6 9GH, AL6 9EQ, AL6 9FL, AL6 9EL, AL6 9FF, AL6 9RA, AL6 9LD … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 6.5 miles
- Stansted Airport 20.2 miles
- Welwyn North Railway Station 1.8 miles
- Welwyn Garden City Railway Station 2.5 miles
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Schools in Welwyn West
- Oaklands Primary School Primary
- Welwyn St Mary's C of E Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Brocket Hall Estate 2.3 miles
- Broadhall Way Stadium 4.2 miles
- Hatfield House Estate 5.1 miles
- University of Hertfordshire University 5.6 miles
- University of Hertfordshire (Hatfield Campus) University 5.6 miles
- Oaklands College College 5.9 miles
- Luton Hoo Estate 7.3 miles
- British School Museum Museum 8 miles
- Putteridge Bury Estate 8 miles
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 9.2 miles
- Beechwood House Estate 10.8 miles
- Wrotham Park Estate 11.7 miles