Postcode AL7 3LW 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 very high crime levels, with around 132.7 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 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Peartree has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,709 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Peartree has a very high crime rate, with approximately 132.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 62.6% 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 3LW.
Peartree near AL7 3LW 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Welwyn Garden City | N/A | Walking directions to Welwyn Garden City |
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Howlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £763,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £640,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £300,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £479,000 |
| Terraced | 38 | £425,000 |
10 year median price trend in Howlands
In the AL7 3LW postcode area, located within Peartree, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of AL7 3LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Burgundy Croft, Welwyn Hatfield, AL7 3QA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Regent Close, Welwyn Hatfield, AL7 3BH | Walking directions to One Stop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.