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Peartree

England / East of England / Welwyn Hatfield / Peartree

About

Peartree ward is located in the northern part of Welwyn Hatfield, Hertfordshire. It covers residential areas, including parts of Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City. The ward is known for its mix of housing, from post-war estates to newer developments, catering to a range of residents. Local amenities include schools, parks, and shopping facilities, providing convenience for the community.

The area is well-connected, with the A1(M) motorway nearby and Hatfield railway station offering links to London and other towns. Peartree ward also features green spaces like Stanborough Park, which offers recreational activities. The ward has a balance of urban and suburban elements, making it a practical place to live for families and commuters.

Area overview

On average Peartree has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 35.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Peartree is £46,303 per year. There are 4 schools in Peartree: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

106

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

5/10

Social housing

35.3%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Peartree Population

7,956

Population density

4,666 per km²

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

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

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Peartree area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,000 up to £773,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£500,000	£446,000	£470,000	£636,500	£745,700
Flats	41	£235,000	£90,000	£200,000	£260,000	£340,000
Semi-Detached	7	£425,000	£376,000	£403,500	£432,500	£450,500
Terraced	24	£390,000	£291,500	£353,750	£429,125	£482,000

10 years price trend in Peartree

All postcodes in Peartree

AL71HJ

Bessemer Road

AL71HE

Bessemer Road

AL71WW

Swallow End

AL73BH

Regent Close

AL73QS

Ludwick Way

AL73XH

Bedwell Close

AL71JY

Bridge Road East

AL71AB

Bessemer Road

AL60ZU

Bessemer Road

AL73AB

Broadwater Crescent

AL73UW

Broad Court

AL73XW

Bedwell Close

AL71AH

Bridgefields

AL71HG

Martinfield

AL71LE

Bridge Road East

AL73FL

Ludwick Way

AL73NN

Knella Road

AL73QA

Burgundy Croft

AL73QF

Ethelred Close

AL73RG

Beechfield Road

AL73UE

Ravenfield Road

AL71HH

Bessemer Road

AL71HX

Bridge Road East

AL71SA

Swallowfields

AL71WH

Bessemer Road

AL73NG

Barnard Green

AL73NL

Knella Green

AL73QD

Burgundy Croft

AL73SB

Salisbury Road

AL73TP

Great Ley

AL73XD

Mill Green Road

AL79GP

Bessemer Road

AL71GP

Bessemer Road

AL73BN

The Reeds

AL79GL

Bessemer Road

AL71FE

Bessemer Road

AL73EG

Birkin Court

AL73GB

Peartree

AL73QQ

Bassingburn Walk

AL73RX

Shortlands Green

AL71GJ

Bessemer Road

AL73PL

Ludwick Way

AL73PU

Peartree

AL73XB

Mill Green Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail