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About

Hill End ward is located in the southern part of St Albans, bordering the railway line and the A414. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to modern developments. Its streets are arranged in a dense grid pattern, facilitating easy access to the city centre. The presence of several schools and small local shops serves the immediate community's daily needs.

The ward includes the large Clarence Park, a key green space with sports facilities and a children's play area. A notable local landmark is the Hill End Church of England Primary School, housed in a distinctive Victorian building. The area's proximity to St Albans City railway station provides strong transport links, making it a practical base for commuters travelling into London.

Area overview

On average Hill End has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hill End is £88,540 per year. There are 5 schools in Hill End: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 2 secondary (2 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hill End is home to around 7,588 people, with a population density of about 2,442.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hill End Population
7,588
Population density
2,442.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.37(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.42(+33%)
Vehicle crime
12.39(+182%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.96(+41%)
Other theft
6.85(+25%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,473
72.16%
Other White
552
7.28%
Indian
224
2.95%
Chinese
163
2.15%
White and Asian (mixed)
161
2.12%
Total population: 7,585

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,131
54.56%
Level 3 (A level)
800
13.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
717
12.49%
No qualifications
494
8.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
359
6.26%
Total 16+ residents: 5,739

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,177
43.56%
Owns outright
897
33.2%
Other social rented
271
10.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
247
9.14%
Social rents from council
60
2.22%
Total households: 2,702

Property prices in Hill End

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £769,000 in Hill End area, with individual transactions ranging from £162,000 up to £1,425,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hill End in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hill End over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£847,500
Flats6£255,000
Semi-Detached25£840,000
Terraced17£565,000

10 years median price trend in Hill End

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hill End.

All postcodes in Hill End

AL40AG

Manston Way

AL40ED

Princess Diana Drive

AL40FN

Tillage Close

AL13XY

Brick Knoll Park

AL40EQ

Elm Drive

AL19DA

Brick Knoll Park

AL40GW

Maslen Road

AL40UA

Hill End Lane

AL40UQ

Central Drive

AL40DT

Princess Diana Drive

AL19QG

Brick Knoll Park

AL23WD

Hill End

AL40TZ

Hixberry Lane

AL15FP

Redwood Close

AL19WQ

Hill End

AL19GF

Brick Knoll Park

AL19TL

St Peter's Street

AL40XE

Oakwood Drive

AL19AE

Brick Knoll Park

AL40BL

Greensleeves Close

AL40BY

St Barts Close

AL40EX

Grafton Close

AL40XW

Wynchlands Crescent

AL40XT

Hatfield Road

AL40SN

Rowan Close

AL19WR

Brick Knoll Park

AL40DW

Cedarwood Drive

AL15PA

Camp Road

AL19PQ

Hill End

AL40TE

Firwood Avenue

AL40LQ

Lyon Way

AL40EJ

Elm Drive

AL19TH

Hill End

AL40SS

Cranbrook Drive

AL40UD

Hatfield Road

AL19PU

Hill End

AL40XL

Wynchlands Crescent

AL40FW

Austen Way

AL19TJ

Hill End

AL40JA

Cranbrook Drive

AL19TE

Hill End

AL40DL

Cedar Court

AL40EG

Elm Drive

AL59FP

Brick Knoll Park

AL40UN

Central Drive

AL19UH

Brick Knoll Park

AL15PB

Camp Road

AL19JR

Brick Knoll Park

AL40AJ

Hill End Lane

AL19TG

Brick Knoll Park

AL19NG

Brick Knoll Park

AL19ZZ

Hill End

AL40WA

Brick Knoll Park

AL40QU

Hatfield Road

AL40RE

Highfield Lane

AL40DF

Princess Diana Drive

AL15AF

Drakes Drive

AL40HY

East Drive

AL23RN

Brick Knoll Park

AL40RQ

Highfield Lane

AL19BU

Hill End

AL40FX

Bronte Close

AL40DE

Edison Close

AL40JQ

Russet Drive

AL40AW

Merryfields

AL40JP

Starlight Way

AL40JY

Acrewood Way

AL19GD

Brick Knoll Park

AL19LT

Brick Knoll Park

AL19FQ

Brick Knoll Park

AL15NT

Ashley Road

AL19TQ

Brick Knoll Park

AL19TR

Brick Knoll Park

AL40DR

Longacres

AL19ET

Brick Knoll Park

AL40XG

Hill End

AL19SE

Hill End

AL23JQ

Brick Knoll Park

AL14XZ

Beechwood Avenue

AL40UL

Oakwood Drive

AL40BN

Sturmer Close

AL40XS

Hatfield Road

AL40EB

Cairns Close

AL19XQ

Brick Knoll Park

AL19JL

Brick Knoll Park

AL19TP

St Peter's Street

AL19BR

Brick Knoll Park

AL54ZJ

Brick Knoll Park

AL15NZ

Camp Road

AL19JU

Brick Knoll Park

AL19FB

Brick Knoll Park

AL40UH

Hatfield Road

AL40TH

Hobbs Close

AL19HJ

Brick Knoll Park

AL19LS

Brick Knoll Park

AL40XP

Hatfield Road

AL40DG

Princess Diana Drive

AL40UR

Central Drive

AL40UW

Hazelwood Drive

AL40DB

Russet Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.