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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

AL73SA

Salisbury Road

AL79NP

Bessemer Road

AL73TG

Woodhall Lane

AL73QL

Ludwick Way

AL79HW

Peartree

AL71GZ

Bridge Court

AL73XA

Mill Green Road

AL79RW

Peartree

AL73AF

Wellgarth

AL73XL

Peartree Lane

AL71HU

Bessemer Road

AL71GP

Bessemer Road

AL73XP

Duncan Close

AL79QQ

Bessemer Road

AL79GP

Bessemer Road

AL71SQ

Bessemer Road

AL73XN

Peartree Court

AL73AX

Broadwater Road

AL71JR

Bridge Road East

AL73AG

The Spinney

AL73FE

Peartree

AL71GT

Bessemer Road

AL79RU

Peartree

AL73NT

Knella Road

AL73NA

Knella Road

AL73XB

Mill Green Road

AL73BQ

Broadwater Road

AL73RT

St Audreys Green

AL73XH

Bedwell Close

AL73RA

Holwell Road

AL73QS

Ludwick Way

AL73TJ

Sandpit Road

AL73TQ

Barnfield Road

AL73NU

Heronswood Road

AL73QZ

Rosemoor Close

AL73PZ

Longlands Road

AL79GL

Bessemer Road

AL73QR

Essendon Gardens

AL79NS

Bessemer Road

AL71JQ

Woodfield Road

AL73TN

Sandpit Road

AL79JE

Bessemer Road

AL73UN

Peartree Lane

AL79JZ

Bessemer Road

AL60ZU

Bessemer Road

AL73SJ

Athelstan Walk South

AL73RL

Furzefield Road

AL73BY

Pollards Close

AL79LQ

Bessemer Road

AL79QF

Bessemer Road

AL73QB

Longlands Road

AL73NQ

Knella Road

AL73BH

Regent Court

AL71JN

Bridge Road East

AL71FY

Bessemer Road

AL73RE

Holwell Road

AL71AU

Tewin Court

AL79RJ

Peartree

AL73FH

Peartree

AL73TP

Woodhall Lane

AL73BL

Broad Court

AL73FL

Ludwick Way

AL73SR

Edgars Court

AL73SH

Athelstan Walk North

AL73NX

Heronswood Road

AL73XE

Mill Green Road

AL73PA

Ludwick Way

AL73RH

Furzefield Road

AL73UJ

Mill Green Road

AL73TE

Moss Green

AL73RP

Holwell Road

AL71XN

Bessemer Road

AL73SN

Moatwood Green

AL73SX

Creswick Court

AL71WH

Bessemer Road

AL71HE

Bessemer Road

AL79AH

Bessemer Road

AL73RU

Salisbury Road

AL73RX

Shortlands Green

AL73RJ

Furzefield Road

AL79PG

Bessemer Road

AL73UP

Peartree Close

AL60WG

Bessemer Road

AL71JE

Bridge Road East

AL73BN

The Reeds

AL73TH

Woodhall Lane

AL71WL

Swallowfields

AL73NE

Knella Road

AL79LT

Bessemer Road

AL86WA

Peartree

AL71JD

Swallowfields

AL71LA

Bridge Road East

AL73RR

Salisbury Road

AL73QA

Burgundy Croft

AL79RD

Bessemer Road

AL71JY

Bridge Road East

AL86AN

Bessemer Road

AL73BT

Hyde Way

AL73QP

Ludwick Way

AL73ST

Goblins Green

Data Sources

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