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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 117 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
117
Deprivation level
8/10
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
60.96(+96%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.41(+155%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.81(+69%)
Other theft
9.05(+63%)
Shoplifting
8.55(+20%)
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 78 recent sales, the median property price is £341,000 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
Flats34£239,000
Semi-Detached9£417,000
Terraced32£375,000

10 years median price trend in Peartree

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

All postcodes in Peartree

AL71HB

Bessemer Road

AL73FH

Peartree

AL71HE

Bessemer Road

AL71LE

Bridge Road East

AL71GG

Groom Place

AL73PY

Ludwick Way

AL71BH

Tewin Road Business Centre

AL71JQ

Woodfield Road

AL73FG

Broadwater Road

AL73RL

Furzefield Road

AL79GG

Bessemer Road

AL71GY

Bridge Court

AL71SQ

Bessemer Road

AL73EF

Penn Way

AL73RR

Salisbury Road

AL86AN

Bessemer Road

AL73SR

Edgars Court

AL73XG

Gainswood

AL73XN

Peartree Court

AL79HL

Bessemer Road

AL71HW

Bessemer Road

AL73RE

Holwell Road

AL73UZ

Oaktree Garth

AL73RJ

Furzefield Road

AL73RZ

Salisbury Road

AL86WA

Peartree

AL73PH

Essendon Gardens

AL73RH

Furzefield Road

AL73TJ

Sandpit Road

AL73UU

Mill Green Road

AL71FY

Bessemer Road

AL73NX

Heronswood Road

AL73XA

Mill Green Road

AL71JG

Bridge Gate Centre

AL73NB

Knella Road

AL73NT

Knella Road

AL73SF

Holwell Road

AL71JN

Bridge Road East

AL73PJ

Ludwick Way

AL73UJ

Mill Green Road

AL79AH

Bessemer Road

AL71GH

Bessemer Road

AL71GT

Bessemer Road

AL71JE

Bridge Road East

AL73FD

Broadwater Road

AL73NY

Heronswood Place

AL73RA

Holwell Road

AL74GH

Bessemer Road

AL73PA

Ludwick Way

AL73QP

Ludwick Way

AL73TS

Broadwater Crescent

AL71GF

Bessemer Road

AL73FJ

Peartree

AL73NQ

Knella Road

AL73PX

Cole Green Lane

AL79LQ

Bessemer Road

AL71LA

Bridge Road East

AL73UB

Bridge Road East

AL60WG

Bessemer Road

AL71FU

Bessemer Road

AL71RX

Bridgefields

AL73BY

Pollards Close

AL73RP

Holwell Road

AL79JH

Bessemer Road

AL71JA

Swallow End

AL73NJ

Knella Road

AL71WL

Swallowfields

AL73BE

Hyde Way

AL73QG

Ludwick Way

AL73XJ

Pondcroft

AL79GN

Bessemer Road

AL73AG

The Spinney

AL73RB

Holwell Road

AL73XF

Mill Green Road

AL79ND

Peartree

AL79QR

Bessemer Road

AL71AA

Bessemer Road

AL71SB

Swallow Court

AL73PG

Ludwick Way

AL73RS

Salisbury Gardens

AL73RT

St Audreys Green

AL73SN

Moatwood Green

AL73UA

Peartree Lane

AL73TF

Woodhall Lane

AL71JR

Bridge Road East

AL73BA

Home Meadow

AL73NZ

Knella Road

AL71BD

Tewin Road

AL73SA

Salisbury Road

AL73TB

Woodhall Lane

AL79BN

Bessemer Road

AL71GQ

Bessemer Road

AL73AJ

Peartree Lane

AL71GW

Martinfield

AL73AE

Hyde Way

AL73BQ

Broadwater Road

AL73NU

Heronswood Road

AL73UH

Peartree Lane

AL73EE

Penn Way

AL73FA

Birkin Court

Data Sources

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