Postcode AL7 3LG is located in an urban city, within the Howlands ward of Welwyn Hatfield in the East of England region , and forms part of the Peartree area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Peartree is £46,200 per year. The nearest station is Welwyn Garden City located about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Peartree has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,090 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Peartree has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 48.9% 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 of residents in Peartree is £46,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near AL7 3LG.
Peartree near AL7 3LG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 in Howlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,100,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £640,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £271,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £492,500 |
| Terraced | 41 | £414,000 |
10 years price trend in Howlands
In the AL7 3LG postcode area, located within Peartree, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Burgundy Croft, Welwyn Hatfield, AL7 3QA | |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Moorlands, Welwyn Hatfield, AL7 4AZ |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | The Chieftain | Wheatley Road, Welwyn Hatfield, AL7 3LG | |
| 0.4 mi | The Peartree | Hollybush Lane, Welwyn Hatfield, AL7 4JJ | |
| 0.4 mi | The Beehive | Beehive Lane, Welwyn Hatfield, AL7 4BW |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.