[2] In medieval times its Premonstratensian Abbey moved to Sulby some two miles to the east and Welford lost its market charter which was sold to West Haddon.

There is clear evidence that Welford shrank considerably during the medieval period and it is notable that three of its neighbouring civil parishes – Elkington, Stanford-on-Avon and Sulby – are almost entirely depopulated.

Welford has a village shop and post office, a beauty therapy studio, a Church of England Endowed primary school, a garage, and one public house.

Another public house lies just over the Leicestershire border, but is reached by walking through the Welford Pocket Park.

Other amenities include a village hall, a sports field which is home to Welford Victoria F.C., a youth centre and a pocket park.