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About

Peartree ward sits in the northern part of Welwyn Garden City, characterised by residential streets of mainly inter-war and post-war housing. The area includes local shopping parades providing essential services and is bordered by the A1000 Great North Road, a major transport route. The ward contains several schools and community facilities, with its housing stock ranging from semi-detached homes to smaller terraces, creating a settled neighbourhood feel.

A central feature is the large King George V playing fields, offering extensive green space for recreation. The ward is also home to the Peartree Park Sports Club, a hub for local cricket and football. Residential areas are punctuated by mature tree lines and smaller green spaces, contributing to its overall environment. The ward functions as a primarily residential district with direct access to Welwyn Garden City's town centre amenities.

Area overview

On average Peartree has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 35.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Peartree is £59,774 per year. There are 4 schools in Peartree: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Peartree is home to around 7,956 people, with a population density of about 4,666.0 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
35.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Peartree Population
7,956
Population density
4,666 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.32(+82%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.54(+164%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.18(+45%)
Shoplifting
7.92(+16%)
Other theft
7.92(+45%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,673
71.29%
Other White
689
8.66%
African
287
3.61%
Indian
213
2.68%
Other Asian
125
1.57%
Total population: 7,958

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,157
34.8%
Level 3 (A level)
1,062
17.13%
No qualifications
1,023
16.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
833
13.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
721
11.63%
Total 16+ residents: 6,199

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,074
31.02%
Owns with a mortgage
824
23.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
448
12.94%
Other social rented
422
12.19%
Owns outright
383
11.06%
Total households: 3,462

Property prices in Peartree

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £315,500 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
Detached2£610,000
Flats51£245,000
Semi-Detached10£421,000
Terraced37£384,000

10 years median price trend in Peartree

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

All postcodes in Peartree

AL71GG

Groom Place

AL71FU

Bessemer Road

AL73QQ

Bassingburn Walk

AL73RW

Holwell Road

AL71AH

Bridgefields

AL73BB

Home Ley

AL73AE

Hyde Way

AL71GR

Bessemer Road

AL73RN

Holwell Road

AL71JU

Bridge Road East

AL71SA

Swallowfields

AL69HH

Bessemer Road

AL71HL

Bridge Road East

AL71GD

Bridge Road East

AL73NY

Heronswood Place

AL71HB

Bessemer Road

AL71UT

Bridge Road East

AL73BZ

Broadwater Road

AL71BW

Tewin Court

AL79GN

Bessemer Road

AL73TD

Woodhall Court

AL71GF

Bessemer Road

AL71GW

Martinfield

AL79GG

Bessemer Road

AL73RD

Holwell Road

AL73EQ

Otto Road

AL73SF

Holwell Road

AL71HH

Bessemer Road

AL73FA

Birkin Court

AL73RG

Beechfield Road

AL79QR

Bessemer Road

AL73AJ

Peartree Lane

AL73BA

Home Meadow

AL73SB

Salisbury Road

AL73AB

Broadwater Crescent

AL79FQ

Bessemer Road

AL73NZ

Knella Road

AL71FE

Bessemer Road

AL73RB

Holwell Road

AL73TT

Broadwater Crescent

AL71SB

Swallow Court

AL73NB

Knella Road

AL71HT

Bessemer Road

AL71HG

Martinfield Business Centre

AL73FJ

Peartree

AL73PJ

Ludwick Way

AL73UZ

Oaktree Garth

AL71GY

Bridge Court

AL79RS

Peartree

AL73UB

Bridge Road East

AL79HL

Bessemer Road

AL71SY

Bessemer Road

AL73PH

Essendon Gardens

AL73PG

Ludwick Way

AL73PL

Ludwick Way

AL73UA

Peartree Lane

AL71LE

Bridge Road East

AL73RZ

Salisbury Road

AL73RS

Salisbury Gardens

AL71GS

Bessemer Road

AL73NG

Barnard Green

AL71GH

Bessemer Road

AL73EE

Penn Way

AL73FD

Broadwater Road

AL79BN

Bessemer Road

AL73UE

Ravenfield Road

AL73PU

Cole Green Lane

AL71BH

Tewin Road Business Centre

AL73RQ

Holwell Road

AL73QG

Ludwick Way

AL73ND

Knella Road

AL73QH

Ludwick Way

AL79NY

Bessemer Road

AL71HJ

Bessemer Road

AL73PB

Lynmouth Road

AL73PP

Cole Green Lane

AL73TL

Pinewood

AL73UD

Peartree Lane

AL73XW

Peartree Lane

AL79QJ

Bessemer Road

AL79QX

Bessemer Road

AL73UQ

Hyde Way

AL60WY

Bessemer Road

AL73NL

Knella Green

AL71WW

Swallow End

AL79ND

Peartree

AL73GB

Peartree

AL73QF

Ethelred Close

AL79RF

Peartree

AL73TF

Woodhall Lane

AL71AB

Bessemer Road

AL73RF

Beechfield Road

AL71JG

Bridge Gate Centre

AL73XG

Gainswood

AL73NH

Longmore Gardens

AL73EG

Broadwater Road

AL79FZ

Bessemer Road

AL74GH

Bessemer Road

AL73XJ

Pondcroft

AL71AA

Bessemer Road

Data Sources

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