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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

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Peartree Population

8,787

Population density

4,780.2 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£550,000	£451,000	£495,000	£661,500	£750,700
Flats	35	£235,000	£88,500	£202,500	£280,000	£350,500
Semi-Detached	13	£435,000	£364,000	£410,000	£478,000	£549,460
Terraced	36	£383,250	£287,500	£348,750	£425,000	£480,000

10 years median price trend in Peartree

All postcodes in Peartree

AL79JZ

Bessemer Road

AL60ZU

Bessemer Road

AL73UW

Peartree Lane

AL79HW

Peartree

AL79JE

Bessemer Road

AL71AB

Bessemer Road

AL71JY

Bridge Road East

AL73AB

Broadwater Crescent

AL73XW

Peartree Lane

AL71AH

Bridgefields

AL71HG

Martinfield Business Centre

AL73FL

Ludwick Way

AL73LR

Upperfield Road

AL73UE

Ravenfield Road

AL73NN

Knella Road

AL73QA

Burgundy Croft

AL73QF

Ethelred Close

AL73RG

Beechfield Road

AL71HX

Bridge Road East

AL71SA

Swallowfields

AL73LB

Wellcroft Road

AL73LS

Cowper Road

AL73NG

Barnard Green

AL73NL

Knella Green

AL79GP

Bessemer Road

AL71HH

Bessemer Road

AL71WH

Bessemer Road

AL73QD

Longlands Road

AL73SB

Salisbury Road

AL73XD

Mill Green Road

AL71GP

Bessemer Road

AL73BN

The Reeds

AL79GL

Bessemer Road

AL73GB

Peartree

AL73JZ

Wellcroft Close

AL73QQ

Bassingburn Walk

AL73RX

Shortlands Green

AL71FE

Bessemer Road

AL73EG

Broadwater Road

AL71GJ

Bessemer Road

AL73PL

Ludwick Way

AL73PU

Cole Green Lane

AL73XB

Mill Green Road

AL71HT

Bessemer Road

AL79NE

Bessemer Road

AL79NN

Bessemer Road

AL79NP

Bessemer Road

AL79NS

Bessemer Road

AL79NY

Bessemer Road

AL79PG

Bessemer Road

AL79PW

Bessemer Road

AL79QF

Bessemer Road

AL79QH

Bessemer Road

AL79QJ

Bessemer Road

AL79QQ

Bessemer Road

AL79QX

Bessemer Road

AL79RD

Bessemer Road

AL79RF

Peartree

AL79RJ

Peartree

AL79RS

Peartree

AL79RU

Peartree

AL79RW

Peartree

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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