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AL7 3BZ

Broadwater Road

Peartree

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Overview

Postcode AL7 3BZ 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 124.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is The Campus Parkway.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Peartree has an average 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.

Crime level

9/10

Peartree has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.4%

Approximately 4.4% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Peartree is £59,692 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 35 ft away from AL7 3BZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Peartree near AL7 3BZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Welwyn Garden City located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for AL7 3BZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Welwyn Garden City

N/A

Walking directions to Welwyn Garden City

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for AL7 3BZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThe Campus ParkwayLargeWalking directions to The Campus Parkway

Area Profile

Population
276
Population density
5,413.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.1(+97%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.98(+194%)
Burglary
12.89(+364%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.3(+94%)
Other theft
11.72(+114%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
150
54.74%
Other White
47
17.15%
African
15
5.47%
Other
13
4.74%
Caribbean
9
3.28%
Total population: 274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
152
66.38%
Level 3 (A level)
29
12.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
6.99%
No qualifications
11
4.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
4.8%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
61
45.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
46
34.07%
Owns outright
11
8.15%
Shared ownership
11
8.15%
Other social rented
6
4.44%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Peartree

Median price£305,000
Price per sq ft£431
Sales (last 12 months)100
Typical range (middle 50%)£231K – £393K

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 (about £431 per square foot) in Peartree area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,000 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.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£610,000£507
Semi-Detached10£405,500£491
Terraced33£378,000£501
Flats55£245,000£406

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Peartree

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Peartree.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£249,500£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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Peartree.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Peartree.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£439£452£460
2017£450£418£432
2018£404£388£409
2019£439£419£465
2020£426£459£430
2021£397£485£451
2022£469£527£524
2023£402£438£505
2024£409£466£496
2025£407£499£498
2026£405£420£482
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Peartree.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Peartree in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near AL7 3BZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near AL7 3BZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 202580, Broadwater Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3BZFlatsLeasehold£282,500
21 Nov 202562, Broadwater Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3BZFlatsLeasehold£265,000
20 Oct 202564, Broadwater Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3BZFlatsLeasehold£237,000
18 Jul 202586, Broadwater Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3BZFlatsLeasehold£260,000
16 May 2025102, Broadwater Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3BZFlatsLeasehold£255,000

Schools

In the AL7 3BZ postcode area, located within Peartree, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for AL7 3BZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryPeartree Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miNurseryLudwick Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryHolwell Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of AL7 3BZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for AL7 3BZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOne StopRegent Close, Welwyn Hatfield, AL7 3BHWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miIcelandFretherne Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6PZWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miLondisBridge Road East, Welwyn Hatfield, AL7 1LEWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miLondis43 Howardsgate, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6APWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miSainsbury'sChurch Road, Welwyn Hatfield, AL8 6SAWalking directions to Sainsbury's

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Welwyn Hatfield district (2025-26).

Band A£1,556
Band B£1,815
Band C£2,074
Band D£2,333
Band E£2,852
Band F£3,371
Band G£3,889
Band H£4,667

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for AL7 3BZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Duncan Merlin Jones

Peartree - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Andrew Lewin

Welwyn Hatfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictWelwyn HatfieldE07000241
Parliamentary ConstituencyWelwyn HatfieldE14001573
WardPeartreeE05011069
ParishWelwyn Hatfield, unparished areaE43000083
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)PeartreeE02004986
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Welwyn Hatfield 007GE01035605
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced2011-10-01

Frequently asked questions about AL7 3BZ

Is AL7 3BZ (Peartree) safe?

The area around AL7 3BZ records about 124 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.

What is the average house price near AL7 3BZ?

The median sale price around AL7 3BZ in Peartree is £305,000 (about £431 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near AL7 3BZ?

There are 11 schools close to AL7 3BZ, including Peartree Primary School, Ludwick Nursery School (Outstanding) and Holwell Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to AL7 3BZ?

The closest station to AL7 3BZ is Welwyn Garden City, about 445 m away.

How deprived is the area around AL7 3BZ?

AL7 3BZ scores 6 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).

Who represents AL7 3BZ (Peartree) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Welwyn Hatfield covering AL7 3BZ is Andrew Lewin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Duncan Merlin Jones (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

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.