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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.

Data Sources

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