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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 88 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
88
Deprivation level
7/10
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
46.32(+47%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.58(+112%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.31(+31%)
Shoplifting
7.17(+5%)
Burglary
6.26(+125%)
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 111 recent sales, the median property price is £328,000 in Peartree area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,000 up to £670,000.

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
Semi-Detached14£437,500
Terraced40£391,250
Flats55£245,000
Detached2£610,000

10 years median price trend in Peartree

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

All postcodes in Peartree

AL74GH

Bessemer Road

AL71GH

Bessemer Road

AL73NN

Knella Road

AL73UU

Mill Green Road

AL73LA

Wellcroft Close

AL73RJ

Furzefield Road

AL73XH

Bedwell Close

AL79FZ

Bessemer Road

AL71LP

Bridge Road East

AL79LT

Bessemer Road

AL71FU

Bessemer Road

AL73AG

The Spinney

AL73RX

Shortlands Green

AL73QH

Ludwick Way

AL73LN

Wheatley Road

AL79GP

Bessemer Road

AL79NP

Bessemer Road

AL71LE

Bridge Road East

AL79HL

Bessemer Road

AL71BH

Tewin Road Business Centre

AL79NS

Bessemer Road

AL73LT

Cowper Road

AL79GG

Bessemer Road

AL71FY

Bessemer Road

AL73QQ

Bassingburn Walk

AL71WW

Swallow End

AL71BD

Tewin Road

AL79QJ

Bessemer Road

AL73LR

Upperfield Road

AL73RT

St Audreys Green

AL71GG

Groom Place

AL71JN

Bridge Road East

AL71SQ

Bessemer Road

AL73NY

Heronswood Place

AL73SF

Holwell Road

AL73PB

Lynmouth Road

AL73AX

Broadwater Road

AL71JR

Bridge Road East

AL73RW

Holwell Road

AL86WA

Peartree

AL73SB

Salisbury Road

AL73RN

Holwell Road

AL79BN

Bessemer Road

AL73XB

Mill Green Road

AL79FQ

Bessemer Road

AL71GQ

Bessemer Road

AL73LQ

Wheatley Road

AL73RL

Furzefield Road

AL73BQ

Broadwater Road

AL73XF

Mill Green Road

AL71HU

Bessemer Road

AL73TS

Broadwater Crescent

AL79QR

Bessemer Road

AL73TU

Broadwater Crescent

AL71HL

Bridge Road East

AL79NY

Bessemer Road

AL73TT

Broadwater Crescent

AL71RX

Bridgefields

AL73RD

Holwell Road

AL73RB

Holwell Road

AL73TN

Sandpit Road

AL73GB

Peartree

AL71SY

Bessemer Road

AL73UJ

Mill Green Road

AL73UN

Peartree Lane

AL79RW

Peartree

AL73PL

Ludwick Way

AL73UW

Peartree Lane

AL73QP

Ludwick Way

AL73XE

Mill Green Road

AL71BW

Tewin Court

AL73ST

Goblins Green

AL73SA

Salisbury Road

AL73FH

Peartree

AL79PW

Bessemer Road

AL73XG

Gainswood

AL73PP

Cole Green Lane

AL73TJ

Sandpit Road

AL79RD

Bessemer Road

AL73ND

Knella Road

AL71GD

Bridge Road East

AL73TQ

Barnfield Road

AL73NJ

Knella Road

AL71HE

Bessemer Road

AL73UQ

Hyde Way

AL73PH

Essendon Gardens

AL73UZ

Oaktree Garth

AL71SB

Swallow Court

AL79PG

Bessemer Road

AL73NZ

Knella Road

AL73LG

Wheatley Road

AL73BA

Home Meadow

AL71HG

Martinfield Business Centre

AL73NT

Knella Road

AL71HW

Bessemer Road

AL73NH

Longmore Gardens

AL73TL

Pinewood

AL73FE

Peartree

AL73UL

Peartree Lane

AL79JE

Bessemer Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.