Howlands - AL7 4HE
Key Postcode Insights
AL7 4HE is a residential postcode situated on Howlands, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 with 3 addresses.
It ranks as the 43rd largest and 282nd most expensive of the 785 postcodes in the AL7 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 3 properties: 3 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £360,315
- 10 Year change
- up 13.7%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,703pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 56.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £451/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.7%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
AL7 4HE is a residential postcode situated on Howlands, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 with 3 addresses.
It ranks as the 43rd largest and 282nd most expensive of the 785 postcodes in the AL7 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 3 properties: 3 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £360,315
- 10 Year change
- up 13.7%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,703pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 56.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £451/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.7%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin AL7 4HE
- 300 Howlands
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 302 Howlands
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 304 Howlands
3 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in AL7 4HE sold for £208,000 on 15th January 2013. Since then prices are up an average of 72.5%.
The current average value in the postcode is £360,315.
The AL7 4HE Sales Market has increased by 13.7% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -1.1% | £360,315 |
| June 2025 | -0.9% | £364,452 |
| June 2024 | -2.5% | £367,920 |
| June 2023 | 2.2% | £377,459 |
| June 2022 | 6.7% | £369,187 |
| June 2021 | 5.7% | £345,854 |
| June 2020 | 3% | £327,211 |
| June 2019 | -1.8% | £317,731 |
| June 2018 | -1.4% | £323,457 |
| June 2017 | 3.5% | £327,980 |
| June 2016 | 15.2% | £316,887 |
| June 2015 | 12.5% | £275,056 |
| June 2014 | 14.5% | £244,440 |
| June 2013 | 3.9% | £213,571 |
| June 2012 | 1.2% | £205,643 |
| June 2011 | 0.7% | £203,294 |
| June 2010 | 13.8% | £201,799 |
| June 2009 | -10.6% | £177,252 |
| June 2008 | -1.5% | £198,214 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £201,238 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,703.
The AL7 4HE Rental Market has increased by 56.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.7% | £1,703pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.4% | £1,627pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.8% | £1,558pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.7% | £1,445pcm |
| June 2022 | 9.4% | £1,328pcm |
| June 2021 | 6.7% | £1,215pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.1% | £1,138pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.5% | £1,126pcm |
| June 2018 | 1.1% | £1,109pcm |
| June 2017 | 0.6% | £1,097pcm |
| June 2016 | 5% | £1,090pcm |
| June 2015 | 4% | £1,038pcm |
| June 2014 | 6.6% | £998pcm |
| June 2013 | 0.3% | £936pcm |
| June 2012 | 3.9% | £933pcm |
| June 2011 | 3.4% | £898pcm |
| June 2010 | 8.6% | £869pcm |
| June 2009 | -4.6% | £800pcm |
| June 2008 | 3% | £839pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £814pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 15th January 2013 for £208,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 72.5%. The postcode has had a total of 1 sales since 1995.
AL7 4HE has seen no sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
Nearby Postcodes
AL7 4HE is the 43rd largest and the 282nd most expensive postcode out of the 785 postcodes in the AL7 area.
- AL7 4JQ, Howlands, Welwyn Garden City, AL7AL7 4JQ76 Addresses|69 m away
- AL7 4LP, Howlands, Welwyn Garden City, AL7AL7 4LP71 Addresses|69 m away
- AL7 4LR, Howlands, Welwyn Garden City, AL7AL7 4LR67 Addresses|69 m away
- AL7 4LF, Mount Way, Welwyn Garden City, AL7AL7 4LF13 Addresses|83 m away
- AL7 4LG, The Wade, Welwyn Garden City, AL7AL7 4LG44 Addresses|102 m away
Property Types
- 3 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- mid-century house (3)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 3 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (2)
- G (0)
- D (1)
- No EPC (0)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Mar 2025£640,000 | 4 Bed House156, Howlands, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4RG156, Howlands, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4RG
- Sold Oct 2019£599,950 | 4 Bed House158, Howlands, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4RG158, Howlands, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4RG
- Sold Mar 2023£585,000 | 4 Bed House583, Howlands, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4HT583, Howlands, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4HT
Schools Nearby
- Commonswood Primary & Nursery School700 m away
- Creswick Academy1.0 km away
- Our Lady Catholic Primary School1.1 km away
- Ridgeway Academy2.1 km away
- Stanborough School2.3 km away
- Onslow St Audrey's School3.5 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to AL7 4HE is Welwyn Garden City station, which is 2.2 kilometres away.
- Welwyn Garden City|2.2 km away
- Hatfield (Herts)|2.9 km away
- Welwyn North|4.4 km away
- Welham Green|5.5 km away
