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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

AL73TE

Moss Green

AL73NH

Longmore Gardens

AL73QE

Ludwick Way

AL73QR

Essendon Gardens

AL73TW

Sandpit Road

AL73RU

Salisbury Road

AL73SY

By The Mount

AL73UL

Peartree Lane

AL73NE

Knella Road

AL73XP

Duncan Close

AL79FQ

Bessemer Road

AL79JG

Bessemer Road

AL73BB

Home Ley

AL79LT

Bessemer Road

AL71GZ

Bridge Court

AL71JU

Bridge Road East

AL73PZ

Longlands Road

AL73RD

Holwell Road

AL73SJ

Athelstan Walk South

AL73UX

Mill Green Road

AL71LP

Bridge Road East

AL73QB

Longlands Road

AL73TN

Sandpit Road

AL73TT

Broadwater Crescent

AL71JD

Swallowfields

AL73PB

Lynmouth Road

AL73SH

Athelstan Walk North

AL73UD

Peartree Lane

AL73RY

Salisbury Road

AL71AU

Tewin Court

AL73SX

Creswick Court

AL71HL

Bridge Road East

AL71UT

Bridge Road East

AL73NF

Cranborne Gardens

AL73RW

Holwell Road

AL73TD

Woodhall Court

AL73TL

Pinewood

AL60WY

Bessemer Road

AL71GD

Bridge Road East

AL73EQ

Otto Road

AL73UP

Peartree Close

AL73XL

Peartree Lane

AL69HH

Bessemer Road

AL73AX

Broadwater Road

AL73BT

Hyde Way

AL73TQ

Barnfield Road

AL73UQ

Hyde Way

AL71BW

Tewin Court

AL73FE

Peartree

AL73ND

Knella Road

AL73QZ

Rosemoor Close

AL73RN

Holwell Road

AL73TH

Woodhall Lane

AL71GS

Bessemer Road

AL73NA

Knella Road

AL73QH

Ludwick Way

AL73TU

Broadwater Crescent

AL71GR

Bessemer Road

AL73BZ

Broadwater Road

AL73UN

Peartree Lane

AL71SY

Bessemer Road

AL73FB

Broadwater Road

AL73TG

Woodhall Lane

AL73XE

Mill Green Road

AL71HU

Bessemer Road

AL73BL

Broad Court

AL73PP

Cole Green Lane

AL73QT

Essendon Gardens

AL73QL

Ludwick Way

AL79FZ

Bessemer Road

AL73AF

Wellgarth

AL73QJ

Knella Road

AL73RQ

Holwell Road

AL73ST

Goblins Green

AL73QS

Ludwick Way

AL73XH

Bedwell Close

AL71XN

Bessemer Road

AL73RF

Beechfield Road

AL71HJ

Bessemer Road

AL71WW

Swallow End

AL73BH

Regent Court

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

AL73UE

Ravenfield Road

AL73NN

Knella Road

AL73QA

Burgundy Croft

AL73QF

Ethelred Close

AL73RG

Beechfield Road

AL71HX

Bridge Road East

AL71SA

Swallowfields

Data Sources

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