Tucked away between the charming villages of Welwyn and Knebworth, you'll find the tranquil haven of Monread Lodge. This care home boasts sixty-two rooms, each…
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Dementia care homes in Welwyn
There is 1 dementia care home in and around Welwyn on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,127 a week, while Hertfordshire usually pays £906. The largest is Monread Lodge Care Home, with 62 beds.
Average residential fee in Welwyn: £1,127/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Welwyn
| Dementia care homes listed | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 0 of 1 (0%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 1 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,127 |
| Hertfordshire usual weekly rate (2025) | £906 |
| Largest | Monread Lodge Care Home (62 beds) |
Data: CQC register, updated February 2024. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Welwyn
Low Recorded Crime
What do these badges mean?
- Low Recorded Crime — Ranks among the safer areas of its type on recorded police crime (Police.uk).
SafetyA
Excellent — safer than 80% of similar areas (per head of population)
Based on Hertfordshire data (town-level not yet available)
Green SpacesC
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Based on Hertfordshire data (town-level not yet available)
Daily ConveniencesC
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Based on Hertfordshire data (town-level not yet available)
How we grade areas
Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.
How care costs compare
The estimated average residential care fee in Welwyn is about £1,127/week, below the UK average of £1,702.
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
Council funding & top-up in Welwyn
The average residential care home in Welwyn costs about £1,127/week, while Hertfordshire’s published usual rate is around £906/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £221/week (≈ £11,492/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Welwyn
£1,127/wk
Hertfordshire usual rate
£906/wk
Likely top-up gap
£221/wk
Estimate only. Councils fund care only when the person’s assets are below the means-test threshold, and actual fees, funding and top-ups vary by home, room and assessed needs. Compares the area average against Hertfordshire’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).
Care homes in Welwyn on the map
- Requires improvement
Care homes (1)
updated September 2026
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What care costs in Welwyn
Residential (avg)
£1,127/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,127/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,127/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
House prices in Welwyn Hatfield
The average house price in Welwyn Hatfield is £450,696, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £450,696
- Detached
- £952,108
- Semi-detached
- £533,527
- Terraced
- £408,986
- Flats & maisonettes
- £248,002
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Types of care in Welwyn
Residential care homes
1 in WelwynNursing homes
1 in WelwynDementia care homes
1 in WelwynRespite care
1 in WelwynCommon questions
How many dementia care homes are there in Welwyn?
AskBart lists 1 dementia care home in and around Welwyn, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are dementia care homes in Welwyn rated?
Of the 1 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 0 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do dementia care homes in Welwyn cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,127 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between dementia care homes in Welwyn?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Choosing a dementia-friendly care home" covers what to look for.
Near Welwyn
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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