Postcode AL7 1HB is located in an urban city, within the Peartree ward of Welwyn Hatfield in the East of England region, and forms part of the Peartree area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 114.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Peartree is £59,692 per year. The nearest station is Welwyn Garden City, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Campus Parkway.
Peartree has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,164 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Peartree has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 44.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Peartree is £59,692 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 86 ft away from AL7 1HB.
Peartree near AL7 1HB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Welwyn Garden City located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Welwyn Garden City | N/A | Walking directions to Welwyn Garden City |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Campus Parkway | Large | Walking directions to The Campus Parkway |
| 0.3 mi | Picnic Area | Small | Walking directions to Picnic Area |
| 0.2 mi | Dakota House Park | Small | Walking directions to Dakota House Park |
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £430 per square foot) in Peartree area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,000 up to £670,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £610,000 | £507 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £405,500 | £491 |
| Terraced | 32 | £376,500 | £504 |
| Flats | 53 | £245,000 | £406 |
Sale price
| 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 | £237,000 | £417,000 | £397,500 |
| 2026 | £270,000 | £400,000 | £350,000 |
Price per sq ft
| 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 | £499 | £498 |
| 2026 | £405 | £420 | £482 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near AL7 1HB.
In the AL7 1HB postcode area, located within Peartree, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of AL7 1HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | College Way, Welwyn Hatfield, AL8 6AB | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Bessemer Road, Welwyn Hatfield, AL7 1HH | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Bridge Road East, Welwyn Hatfield, AL7 1LE | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 43 Howardsgate, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6AP | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Fretherne Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6PZ | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Welwyn Hatfield district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for AL7 1HB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Duncan Merlin Jones
Peartree - Elected 7 May 2026
Andrew Lewin
Welwyn Hatfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around AL7 1HB records about 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around AL7 1HB in Peartree is £310,000 (about £430 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to AL7 1HB, including Templewood Primary School (Good), Peartree Primary School and Ludwick Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to AL7 1HB is Welwyn Garden City, about 436 m away.
AL7 1HB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,164 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Welwyn Hatfield covering AL7 1HB is Andrew Lewin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Duncan Merlin Jones (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.