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AL7 3EQ

Otto Road

Peartree

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Overview

Postcode AL7 3EQ 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 0.2 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
9.2%
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

9.2%

Approximately 9.2% 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.

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 rail, approximately 239 ft away from AL7 3EQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Peartree near AL7 3EQ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for AL7 3EQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Welwyn Garden City

N/A

Walking directions to Welwyn Garden City

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
202
Population density
2,661.4 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
98
49.25%
Other White
41
20.6%
Indian
18
9.05%
African
15
7.54%
Chinese
9
4.52%
Total population: 199

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
129
68.25%
Level 3 (A level)
25
13.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
8.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
4.76%
No qualifications
7
3.7%
Total 16+ residents: 189

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
52
43.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
46
38.66%
Owns outright
9
7.56%
Other social rented
6
5.04%
Social rents from council
5
4.2%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Peartree

Median price£310,000
Price per sq ft£430
Sales (last 12 months)97
Typical range (middle 50%)£235K – £390K

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.

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
Terraced32£376,500£504
Flats53£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£249,000£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
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£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
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 3EQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near AL7 3EQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 202643, Salvisberg Court, Otto Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3EQFlatsLeasehold£280,000
11 Dec 202582, Salvisberg Court, Otto Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3EQFlatsLeasehold£285,000
20 Nov 202546, Salvisberg Court, Otto Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3EQFlatsLeasehold£260,000
04 Nov 202537, Salvisberg Court, Otto Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3EQFlatsLeasehold£220,000
05 Sept 20259, Salvisberg Court, Otto Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3EQFlatsLeasehold£280,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for AL7 3EQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryPeartree Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miNurseryLudwick Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryHolwell Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of AL7 3EQ

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

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 3EQ, 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 Introduced2013-11-01

Frequently asked questions about AL7 3EQ

Is AL7 3EQ (Peartree) safe?

The area around AL7 3EQ 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 3EQ?

The median sale price around AL7 3EQ in Peartree is £310,000 (about £430 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near AL7 3EQ?

There are 12 schools close to AL7 3EQ, 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 3EQ?

The closest station to AL7 3EQ is Welwyn Garden City, about 316 m away.

How deprived is the area around AL7 3EQ?

AL7 3EQ 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 3EQ (Peartree) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Welwyn Hatfield covering AL7 3EQ 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.