Hertsmere vs Welwyn Hatfield
A side-by-side comparison of the Hertsmere and Welwyn Hatfieldlocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: Welwyn Hatfield is the more populous; council tax is lower in Hertsmere.
| Hertsmere | Welwyn Hatfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 107,827 | 119,834 |
| Density | 1,066/km² | 925/km² |
| Deprivation | 2% in most-deprived 10% | 0% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,406 | £2,452 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 89% | 89% |
| Aged under 16 | 20% | 19% |
| Aged 16–64 | 62% | 66% |
| Aged 65+ | 18% | 16% |