About the area
With a population of around 120,000, Welwyn Hatfield is located in central Hertfordshire, just off the A1(M) motorway and only 25 minutes by train from Central London. Many major businesses are based in the borough, including the headquarters of Tesco and Ocado.
The University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield is famous for its strong ties with industry, attracting students from around the world for courses in business, engineering and computer science. The University of London’s Royal Veterinary College also has a campus in the borough and is ranked number 1 globally for Veterinary Science.
Welwyn Garden City was the world’s second garden city and is unique for being both a garden city and a new town. Hatfield was crowned London’s second best commuter town by property expert and TV presenter Phil Spencer, for its mix of countryside living, affordable housing and excellent transport links.
Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield town centres have benefited from multi-million-pound regeneration programmes, offering a wide selection of shops and cafes, as well as two business centres, ideal working environments for businesses of all sizes.
There are many green spaces, lakes, villages and attractions in Welwyn Hatfield, including the Jacobean mansion, Hatfield House, built in 1611 and once home to Queen Elizabeth I.