Peartree Lane is in Welwyn Garden City and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL7 3UA is located in the Peartree electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Welwyn Hatfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Peartree Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3UA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL7 3UD, AL7 3AE, AL7 1JU, AL7 3UE, AL7 3QP, AL7 3UH, AL7 3UQ, AL7 1JR, AL7 3UW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around AL7 3UA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.8% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.2% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around AL7 3UA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.9% | 49.4% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.2% | 23% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -21.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 12.1% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 10.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.2% | 42.6% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 33% | 37.4% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 20.5% | 15.9% | -4.6% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.2% | 17.4% | -11.8% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 9% | -10.5% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 7.3% | -10.4% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 14.6% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 44.4% | 29.5% | 33.8% | 10.6% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.9% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 90.2% | 85.4% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 4.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 80.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.3% | 80.3% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 13% | 11.7% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 79.9% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 12.9% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 1% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Peartree Lane was 163.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.6% higher than the Howlands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Peartree Lane has the 8th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Howlands and the 49th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Peartree Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2020-12-03 | £478,130 |
| 49 Peartree Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2020-11-09 | £614,363 |
| 51 Peartree Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2014-06-26 | £458,664 |
| 55 Peartree Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2009-06-30 | £537,818 |
| 55 Peartree Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2009-01-09 | £388,791 |
AL7 3UA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 52 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludwick Nursery School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 4out of 4 | 737 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tenterfield Nursery School London Road , AL6 9JF | 4out of 4 | 3,451 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Nursery School Birchway , Crawford Road AL10 0PD | 4out of 4 | 4,392 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree Primary School Peartree Primary School , AL7 3XW | 3out of 4 | 464 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holwell Primary School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School Blackthorn Road , AL7 3JP | 3out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Panshanger Primary School Daniells , AL7 1QY | 3out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Catholic Primary School Woodhall Lane , AL7 3TF | 2out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway Academy Herns Lane , AL7 2AF | 2out of 4 | 1,359 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | 2out of 4 | 2,082 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monk's Walk School Knightsfield , AL8 7NL | 3out of 4 | 2,631 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | 2out of 4 | 5,166 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN | 4out of 4 | 2,210 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knightsfield School Knightsfield , AL8 7LW | 4out of 4 | 2,801 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherrardswood School Lockleys , AL6 0BJ | - not rated | 3,506 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue Service | Fire Station, Bridge Road East | 349 yd | |
| PW Gates | Unit 2, Swallow End | 418 yd | |
| Tewin Road Cafe | Tewin Road, Welwyn Garden City | 501 yd | |
| Squirrels at Ludwick | Holwell Road, Welwyn Garden City | 674 yd | |
| HiTea | Unit 35A, The Howard Centre | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bakehouse | Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City | 771 yd | |
| The Doctors Tonic | Church Road, Welwyn Garden City | 938 yd | |
| The Two Willows | 9 Howardsgate, Welwyn Garden City | 997 yd | |
| Shamrock Club | Ridgeway, Welwyn Garden City | 1,035 yd | |
| Attimore Hall | Ridgeway, Welwyn Garden City | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masterchef and Shakes | Unit 16, Peartree Farm | 186 yd | |
| Megna Indian Take Away | Unit 7, Tewin Road Business Centre | 249 yd | |
| Golden Valley Chinese Takeaway | 100 Peartree Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 579 yd | |
| Regal Fish & Chips | 25 Stonehills, Welwyn Garden City | 789 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 51 Fretherne Road, Welwyn Garden City | 798 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Bridge Road, Welwyn Garden City | 733 yd | |
| Aldi | Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City | 771 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit A, Fretherne Road | 808 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 13-17 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 972 yd | |
| Tesco | New Food Experience Centre, Shire Park | 1,010 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shire Park Club (Closed) Bessemer Road | 701 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (Welwyn Garden City) UNIT 54 UNIT 54 HOWARDSGATE | health and fitness suite | 724 yd |
| Swallow Dell Primary And Nursery School BLACKTHORN ROAD | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| Oaklands College (Welwyn Garden City Campus) Welwyn Garden City Campus Welwyn Garden City Campus The Campus | 1,089 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.