Distance from the town centre: 0.5 miCQC Good
Fees on request
Residential care homes in Welwyn
4 homes
There are 4 residential care homes in and around Welwyn on AskBart. 75% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £1,127 a week, while Hertfordshire usually pays £906. The largest is St Andrews Care Home, with 70 beds.
- care homes
- 4
- rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
- 75%
- typical residential fee
- £1,127/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
- what Hertfordshire council pays
- £906/wk
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Care homes in Welwyn (4)
3 in Welwyn, 1 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026
- Good
- Requires improvement
Distance from the town centre: 0.5 mi
Distance from the town centre: 0.5 miCQC Good
Fees on request
Distance from the town centre: 1.8 miCQC Requires improvement
from £1127/wk
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Distance from the town centre: 2.6 miCQC Good
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| Distance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Vale Care Centre | Good · Aug 2019 | On request | 69 | 5.4 mi | — | 0.5 mi |
| Heath Lodge | Good · Mar 2026 | On request | 67 | 5.4 mi | — | 0.5 mi |
| Monread Lodge Care Home | Requires improvement · Feb 2024 | £1,127 | 62 | 4.5 mi | — | 1.8 mi |
| St Andrews Care Home | Good · May 2021 | On request | 70 | 8.4 mi | — | 2.6 mi |
Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.
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Welwyn in numbers
The average residential care home in Welwyn costs about £1,127/week, while Hertfordshire’s published usual rate is around £906/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £221/week (about £11,492/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.
What Hertfordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees
| Residential care homes listed | 4 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 3 of 4 (75%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 1 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,127 |
| Hertfordshire usual weekly rate (2025) | £906 |
| Largest | St Andrews Care Home (70 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | St Andrews Care Home (January 2022) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 4 · Nursing 3 · Dementia 4 · Respite 3 |
| Average house price, Welwyn Hatfield (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £450,696 |
Good3
Requires improvement1
Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Hertfordshire. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Hertfordshire's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.
See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.
Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care
Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
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.
Living in Welwyn
Safety & PeaceB
Good — quieter than 59% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder
Green SpacesC
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesC
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Culture & CommunityC
Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
26 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.
- Violent crime11
- Anti-social behaviour9
- Other theft2
- Burglary1
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 & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated October 2026.
Community & connection in Welwyn
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Charity
Age Concern Stevenage
Aims to promote the well-being of all older people in the Borough of Stevenage and to help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. Current activities include: Provision of…
4.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (238099)
Charity
Hatfield and District Age Concern
Operates Friendship House, a leisure centre serving the elderly in the Hatfield, Hertfordshire area and providing comfortable surroundings for socialising, morning coffee/tea and subsidised…
5.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (246689)
Charity
Douglas Drive Senior Citizens Association
We provide the opportunity for senior citizens of Stevenage and surrounding villages to regularly take part in our day care sessions. Activities are aimed to provide a continued feeling of…
5.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1076161)
Charity
Carers in Hertfordshire
The charity seeks to provide information and support to family carers who are elderly disabled or chronically sick and to advance public education about family caring, involve carers in…
6.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1085491)
Charity
Age Concern Ware
The clubs The Keep Fit ??? Wednesday morningDancing ??? Thursday afternoonWhist ??? meets on Wednesday afternoonsOver Sixties ??? meets on Friday afternoonsA luncheon club is held on a Tuesday of…
7.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (210380)
Charity
Age Concern St Albans
Hall for activities in central St Albans including two weekly day centres, and hire for age-related activities.
8.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (229773)
Welwyn: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+33.6%
Projected change in Welwyn Hatfield, 2025 to 2035 (3,136 to 4,190). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+19.3%
Projected change in Welwyn Hatfield, 2025 to 2035 (20,291 to 24,213). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
1
Nearest: Barnes Pharmacy (0.7 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
10
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
98.6%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 87.4% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
8.7 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
7.1 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
6–10 out of 10
Where the 9 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 3 are in the least deprived tenth.
Hospices near Welwyn
- Isabel Hospice · 3.9 milesCQC Good (report published September 2016). CQC page
- Garden House Hospice · 9.6 milesCQC Good (report published July 2022). CQC page
- Keech Hospice Care · 11.8 milesCQC page
Hospitals near Welwyn
- Care homes near Lister Hospital · A&E · 6 miles
Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.
Questions about care homes in Welwyn
How many residential care homes are there in Welwyn?
AskBart lists 4 residential care homes in and around Welwyn, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are residential care homes in Welwyn rated?
Of the 4 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 3 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do residential 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 residential 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 "How to choose a care home" covers what to look for.
Weighing up your options in Welwyn?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Welwyn:
Near Welwyn
- Residential care homes in Knebworth 3
- Residential care homes in Welwyn Garden City 8
- Residential care homes in Stevenage 3
- Residential care homes in Hatfield 7
- Residential care homes in Hertford 5
- Residential care homes in Harpenden 2
- Care homes in Broxbourne 5
- Care homes in Buntingford 1
- Care homes in Cheshunt 1
- Care homes in Dacorum 12
- Care homes in East Hertfordshire 17
- Care homes in Hertsmere 16
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- How to Choose a Care Home: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
- Residential vs Nursing Home: What’s the Difference? (2026)
- Care Home Contracts: What to Check Before You Sign
More in our choosing a care home guides.
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