| Council | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Crime Rate | High for an East of England suburb 30% above the national average. |
| Vibe | 🍸 Dinner & Drinks🚶♀️ No Car Needed |
| Demographics | 👶 Young Families |
The average house price in Birchwood is £419,155, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Birchwood house price trends over the last 30 years.
£419,155
£750,000
£248,370
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Is Birchwood a nice place to live?
Birchwood is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+.
How safe is Birchwood?
Birchwood has a high crime rate for an East of England suburb, with around 97 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 30% above the national average, and 59% above the Hertfordshire average.
What are the best schools in Birchwood?
Birchwood has 19 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Hatfield Community Free School, Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School, Howe Dell Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Oak View Primary and Nursery School and St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School. Note: 1 school is currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Birchwood?
The majority of residents in Birchwood identify as White (British) (59%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (70%). The most common religion is Christian (51%).