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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

AL73LP

Upperfield Road

AL79AH

Bessemer Road

AL71GY

Bridge Court

AL79QH

Bessemer Road

AL73XD

Mill Green Road

AL79JH

Bessemer Road

AL73TD

Woodhall Court

AL73FB

Broadwater Road

AL73QG

Ludwick Way

AL73AF

Wellgarth

AL73JY

Wellcroft Road

AL79GL

Bessemer Road

AL73UP

Peartree Close

AL73XA

Mill Green Road

AL79QQ

Bessemer Road

AL69HH

Bessemer Road

AL71GR

Bessemer Road

AL73TB

Woodhall Lane

AL71HJ

Bessemer Road

AL79ND

Peartree

AL73XP

Duncan Close

AL73BN

The Reeds

AL73LF

Wheatley Road

AL71JQ

Woodfield Road

AL73RE

Holwell Road

AL73UE

Ravenfield Road

AL73RP

Holwell Road

AL73EQ

Otto Road

AL73LJ

Wheatley Close

AL79RU

Peartree

AL73RG

Beechfield Road

AL73NU

Heronswood Road

AL73LE

Wheatley Road

AL73SH

Athelstan Walk North

AL73RS

Salisbury Gardens

AL79LQ

Bessemer Road

AL71GP

Bessemer Road

AL73QD

Longlands Road

AL71HT

Bessemer Road

AL73XN

Peartree Court

AL73PN

Ludwick Way

AL73EG

Broadwater Road

AL73BT

Hyde Way

AL73XL

Peartree Lane

AL71GW

Martinfield

AL71HB

Bessemer Road

AL71AU

Tewin Court

AL79NN

Bessemer Road

AL73XJ

Pondcroft

AL79NE

Bessemer Road

AL73QZ

Rosemoor Close

AL73EE

Penn Way

AL71GZ

Bridge Court

AL73AJ

Peartree Lane

AL73AB

Broadwater Crescent

AL73BE

Hyde Way

AL60ZU

Bessemer Road

AL73BB

Home Ley

AL71GT

Bessemer Road

AL73RF

Beechfield Road

AL73LL

Wheatley Road

AL73HU

Woodman Close

Data Sources

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