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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 average crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 35.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Peartree is £59,792 per year. The median sale price in Peartree is £339,750 (around £431 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £247,125 and £415,000. There are 3 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 per km².

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

107

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Peartree Population

7,956

Population density

4,666 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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

Median price: £339,750

Price per sq ft: £431

Sales (last 12 months): 94

Typical range (middle 50%): £247K – £415K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £339,750 (about £431 per square foot) in Peartree area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,000 up to £670,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Peartree over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	3	£550,000	£555	£505,000	£525,000	£610,000	£658,000
Terraced	36	£406,500	£488	£311,250	£350,000	£432,000	£530,000
Semi-Detached	10	£405,500	£500	£346,750	£381,250	£434,375	£477,500
Flats	45	£245,000	£405	£106,424	£138,000	£280,000	£348,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Peartree

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Peartree.
Year	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£249,000	£347,500	£332,500
2017	£236,000	£400,000	£357,000
2018	£246,500	£420,000	£343,000
2019	£265,000	£372,500	£356,750
2020	£255,000	£392,500	£352,750
2021	£245,000	£390,000	£365,000
2022	£255,000	£410,000	£408,000
2023	£254,000	£470,000	£400,000
2024	£210,000	£425,000	£370,000
2025	£237,500	£421,000	£398,750
2026	£250,000	£401,000	£374,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Peartree.
Year	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£436	£452	£460
2017	£450	£418	£432
2018	£404	£388	£409
2019	£439	£419	£465
2020	£427	£459	£430
2021	£397	£485	£451
2022	£469	£527	£534
2023	£402	£438	£505
2024	£409	£466	£496
2025	£407	£500	£495
2026	£383	£483	£484

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Welwyn Hatfield district.

Band A£1,635

Band B£1,907

Band C£2,180

Band D£2,452

Band E£2,997

Band F£3,542

Band G£4,087

Band H£4,905

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Peartree ward.

Local councillors

Duncan Merlin Jones

Peartree - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

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Property prices in Peartree

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Peartree

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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