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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
32.29(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.21(+40%)
Vehicle crime
10.67(+135%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.3(+29%)
Other theft
7.25(+30%)
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 58 recent sales, the median property price is £787,500 in Hill End area, with individual transactions ranging from £162,000 up to £1,490,000.

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
Detached15£865,000
Flats4£191,250
Semi-Detached22£883,750
Terraced17£560,000

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

AL40XP

Hatfield Road

AL40XS

Hatfield Road

AL40AZ

Russet Drive

AL40DS

Pinewood Close

AL15DD

Linden Crescent

AL40TF

Firwood Avenue

AL40XD

Oakwood Drive

AL59FP

Brick Knoll Park

AL13ZJ

Brick Knoll Park

AL40FG

Princess Diana Drive

AL15FE

Brick Knoll Park

AL40AG

Manston Way

AL40FX

Bronte Close

AL40GB

Newfield Way

AL40SS

Cranbrook Drive

AL40SU

Cranbrook Drive

AL40DB

Russet Drive

AL40FN

Tillage Close

AL40GR

Pitt Drive

AL40UN

Central Drive

AL40XF

Hatfield Road

AL23WB

Hill End

AL40SY

Colney Heath Lane

AL40DJ

Longacres

AL40ES

Chestnut Drive

AL40JA

Cranbrook Drive

AL40UY

Hazelwood Drive

AL19DA

Brick Knoll Park

AL40SH

Cranwell Close

AL15NT

Ashley Road

AL40BG

Bramley Way

AL40FE

Hill End Lane

AL40UL

Oakwood Drive

AL40DW

Cedarwood Drive

AL40UD

Hatfield Road

AL19ED

Brick Knoll Park

AL22ZQ

Brick Knoll Park

AL23JQ

Brick Knoll Park

AL40BQ

Cairns Close

AL40DY

Princess Diana Drive

AL40GQ

Housefield Way

AL40GT

Maslen Road

AL40GW

Maslen Road

AL40GX

Puddingstone Drive

AL40SN

Rowan Close

AL40XL

Wynchlands Crescent

AL40XW

Wynchlands Crescent

AL59FX

Brick Knoll Park

AL40AY

Russet Drive

AL40DF

Princess Diana Drive

AL40DN

Cedarwood Drive

AL40BD

Greensleeves Close

AL40EL

Woodland Drive

AL40EW

Chestnut Drive

AL40SL

Longacres

AL40EH

Elm Drive

AL40EZ

Stanmore Chase

AL40JY

Acrewood Way

AL40UJ

Oakwood Drive

AL59GN

Brick Knoll Park

AL40GN

Church Croft

AL40ST

Rowan Close

AL40TQ

Hobbs Close

AL40UH

Hatfield Road

AL19BY

Brick Knoll Park

AL37ZR

Brick Knoll Park

AL40BY

St Barts Close

AL40DD

Russet Drive

AL40EQ

Elm Drive

AL40EY

Cairns Close

AL40JQ

Russet Drive

AL40TS

Charlotte Close

AL40UE

Boissy Close

AL13XY

Brick Knoll Park

AL40BL

Greensleeves Close

AL40GD

Newfield Way

AL40JJ

Alban Park

AL40UP

Hazelwood Drive

AL40DP

Longacres

AL40GU

Ivory Close

AL40TR

St Yon Court

AL11WZ

Brick Knoll Park

AL15NZ

Camp Road

AL40EP

Chestnut Drive

AL40SX

Hatfield Road

AL40TY

Hill End Lane

AL15UG

Brick Knoll Park

AL59FW

Brick Knoll Park

AL40DA

Bramley Way

AL40BH

Grenadier Close

AL40HZ

East Drive

AL40JG

Marconi Way

AL40SP

Hatfield Road

AL15AF

Drakes Drive

AL15BB

Brick Knoll Park

AL19BR

Brick Knoll Park

AL40DG

Princess Diana Drive

AL40TA

Firwood Avenue

AL40UW

Hazelwood Drive

AL19BD

Brick Knoll Park

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.