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About

Peartree is a residential neighbourhood situated in the Welwyn Hatfield district. It is characterised by a mix of housing, including post-war estates and more recent developments. The area is served by local shops and amenities along its main roads, providing for daily needs.

The area is directly adjacent to the A1(M) motorway, a major transport route. A notable local feature is the presence of the former Peartree railway station building, which now serves as a private residence, reflecting the area's historical transport links.

Area overview

On average Peartree has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 37.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Peartree is £59,692 per year. There are 3 schools in Peartree: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Peartree is home to around 8,787 people, with a population density of about 4,780.2 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
37.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Peartree Population
8,787
Population density
4,780.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.73(+60%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.9(+107%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.56(+49%)
Shoplifting
7.74(+9%)
Burglary
6.94(+150%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,298
71.67%
Other White
746
8.49%
African
328
3.73%
Indian
206
2.34%
Other Asian
156
1.78%
Total population: 8,787

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,312
33.93%
Level 3 (A level)
1,154
16.94%
No qualifications
1,125
16.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
951
13.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
822
12.06%
Total 16+ residents: 6,814

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,200
32.13%
Owns with a mortgage
901
24.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
464
12.42%
Other social rented
446
11.94%
Owns outright
409
10.95%
Total households: 3,735

Property prices in Peartree

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Peartree area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,000 up to £773,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Peartree in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Peartree over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£550,000
Flats35£235,000
Semi-Detached13£435,000
Terraced36£383,250

10 years median price trend in Peartree

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Peartree.

All postcodes in Peartree

AL71HB

Bessemer Road

AL73FH

Peartree

AL71HE

Bessemer Road

AL71LE

Bridge Road East

AL71GG

Groom Place

AL73PY

Ludwick Way

AL71BH

Tewin Road Business Centre

AL71JQ

Woodfield Road

AL73FG

Broadwater Road

AL73RL

Furzefield Road

AL79GG

Bessemer Road

AL71GY

Bridge Court

AL71SQ

Bessemer Road

AL73EF

Penn Way

AL73RR

Salisbury Road

AL86AN

Bessemer Road

AL73SR

Edgars Court

AL73XG

Gainswood

AL73XN

Peartree Court

AL79HL

Bessemer Road

AL71HW

Bessemer Road

AL73LN

Wheatley Road

AL73RE

Holwell Road

AL73UZ

Oaktree Garth

AL73RJ

Furzefield Road

AL73RZ

Salisbury Road

AL86WA

Peartree

AL73PH

Essendon Gardens

AL73RH

Furzefield Road

AL73TJ

Sandpit Road

AL73UU

Mill Green Road

AL71FY

Bessemer Road

AL73LE

Wheatley Road

AL73NX

Heronswood Road

AL73XA

Mill Green Road

AL71JG

Bridge Gate Centre

AL73NB

Knella Road

AL73NT

Knella Road

AL73SF

Holwell Road

AL71JN

Bridge Road East

AL73PJ

Ludwick Way

AL73UJ

Mill Green Road

AL79AH

Bessemer Road

AL71GH

Bessemer Road

AL71GT

Bessemer Road

AL71JE

Bridge Road East

AL73FD

Broadwater Road

AL73NY

Heronswood Place

AL73RA

Holwell Road

AL74GH

Bessemer Road

AL73PA

Ludwick Way

AL73QP

Ludwick Way

AL73TS

Broadwater Crescent

AL71GF

Bessemer Road

AL73FJ

Peartree

AL73LG

Wheatley Road

AL73NQ

Knella Road

AL73JU

Wellcroft Road

AL73PX

Cole Green Lane

AL79LQ

Bessemer Road

AL71LA

Bridge Road East

AL73UB

Bridge Road East

AL60WG

Bessemer Road

AL71FU

Bessemer Road

AL71RX

Bridgefields

AL73BY

Pollards Close

AL73LJ

Wheatley Close

AL73LL

Wheatley Road

AL73RP

Holwell Road

AL79JH

Bessemer Road

AL71JA

Swallow End

AL73NJ

Knella Road

AL71WL

Swallowfields

AL73BE

Hyde Way

AL73QG

Ludwick Way

AL73XJ

Pondcroft

AL79GN

Bessemer Road

AL73AG

The Spinney

AL73LH

Wheatley Road

AL73RB

Holwell Road

AL73XF

Mill Green Road

AL73LW

Upperfield Road

AL79ND

Peartree

AL79QR

Bessemer Road

AL71AA

Bessemer Road

AL71SB

Swallow Court

AL73PG

Ludwick Way

AL73QW

Ludwick Way

AL73RS

Salisbury Gardens

AL73RT

St Audreys Green

AL73SN

Moatwood Green

AL73UA

Peartree Lane

AL71JR

Bridge Road East

AL73BA

Home Meadow

AL73NZ

Knella Road

AL71BD

Tewin Road

AL73SA

Salisbury Road

AL73TB

Woodhall Lane

AL79BN

Bessemer Road

AL71GQ

Bessemer Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.