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How the population has changed in Welwyn Hatfield

Demographic trends in Welwyn Hatfield and other local authorities within the UK from 2002 to 2020

Last updated:
1 January 2025

Welwyn Hatfield's demographics, 2020:

Total population 123,893 people

The total population in Welwyn Hatfield rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 956 people per sq km

The population density in Welwyn Hatfield is higher than the United Kingdom as a whole.

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Median age 36 years

The average age in Welwyn Hatfield is younger than the United Kingdom as a whole.

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This is a demo article. The numbers are based on official ONS mid-year population estimates, but may not be presented accurately.

Total population in Welwyn Hatfield

In 2020, Welwyn Hatfield was the 29th largest local authority in the East of England, with a total population of 123,893. An increase compared with 2019.

Population of local authorities in the East of England

Number of usual residents, 2002-2020
Source: Office for National Statistics

Population density in Welwyn Hatfield

In 2020, the population density in Welwyn Hatfield was 956 people per square kilometre, which was more than the East of England (328), and more than the United Kingdom as a whole (276).

Densest local authorities in the East of England

Population density in people per sq km, 2020
Source: Office for National Statistics

Median age in Welwyn Hatfield

In 2020, the median age in Welwyn Hatfield was 36 years, which was younger than the East of England (42 years), and younger than the United Kingdom as a whole (41 years).

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Median age in years, 2020
Source: Office for National Statistics
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