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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

AL73AJ

Peartree Lane

AL73JF

Cole Green Lane

AL71GW

Martinfield

AL73AE

Hyde Way

AL73BQ

Broadwater Road

AL73JG

Cole Green Lane

AL73NU

Heronswood Road

AL73UH

Peartree Lane

AL73EE

Penn Way

AL73FA

Birkin Court

AL73NH

Longmore Gardens

AL73QE

Ludwick Way

AL73QR

Essendon Gardens

AL73TW

Sandpit Road

AL73RU

Salisbury Road

AL73SY

By The Mount

AL73UL

Peartree Lane

AL73LD

Wheatley Road

AL73LF

Wheatley Road

AL73NE

Knella Road

AL73XP

Duncan Close

AL79FQ

Bessemer Road

AL79JG

Bessemer Road

AL73HU

Woodman Close

AL73BB

Home Ley

AL73JX

Wellcroft Road

AL79LT

Bessemer Road

AL71GZ

Bridge Court

AL71JU

Bridge Road East

AL73PZ

Longlands Road

AL73RD

Holwell Road

AL73SJ

Athelstan Walk South

AL73UX

Mill Green Road

AL71LP

Bridge Road East

AL73QB

Longlands Road

AL73TN

Sandpit Road

AL73TT

Broadwater Crescent

AL71JD

Swallowfields

AL73LT

Cowper Road

AL73PB

Lynmouth Road

AL73PN

Ludwick Way

AL73SH

Athelstan Walk North

AL73UD

Peartree Lane

AL73RY

Salisbury Road

AL71AU

Tewin Court

AL73SX

Creswick Court

AL71HL

Bridge Road East

AL71UT

Bridge Road East

AL73NF

Cranborne Gardens

AL73RW

Holwell Road

AL73TD

Woodhall Court

AL73TL

Pinewood

AL60WY

Bessemer Road

AL71GD

Bridge Road East

AL73EQ

Otto Road

AL73LQ

Wheatley Road

AL73UP

Peartree Close

AL73XL

Peartree Lane

AL69HH

Bessemer Road

AL73AX

Broadwater Road

AL73BT

Hyde Way

AL73TQ

Barnfield Road

AL73UQ

Hyde Way

AL71BW

Tewin Court

AL73FE

Peartree

AL73ND

Knella Road

AL73QZ

Rosemoor Close

AL73RN

Holwell Road

AL71GS

Bessemer Road

AL73LA

Wellcroft Close

AL73NA

Knella Road

AL73QH

Ludwick Way

AL73TU

Broadwater Crescent

AL71GR

Bessemer Road

AL73BZ

Broadwater Road

AL73UN

Peartree Lane

AL71SY

Bessemer Road

AL73FB

Broadwater Road

AL73LP

Upperfield Road

AL73XE

Mill Green Road

AL71HU

Bessemer Road

AL73BL

Broad Court

AL73PP

Cole Green Lane

AL73QT

Essendon Gardens

AL73QL

Ludwick Way

AL79FZ

Bessemer Road

AL73AF

Wellgarth

AL73QJ

Knella Road

AL73RQ

Holwell Road

AL73ST

Goblins Green

AL73QS

Ludwick Way

AL73XH

Bedwell Close

AL71XN

Bessemer Road

AL73JY

Wellcroft Road

AL73RF

Beechfield Road

AL71HJ

Bessemer Road

AL71WW

Swallow End

AL73BH

Regent Court

AL73BX

Cole Green Lane

AL73SD

Salisbury Road

Data Sources

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