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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

AL19TU

St Peter's Street

AL19QT

Brick Knoll Park

AL40FY

Shakespeare Close

AL40SZ

Colney Heath Lane

AL40AQ

Hill End Lane

AL19BS

Brick Knoll Park

AL19NQ

Brick Knoll Park

AL40DX

Cedarwood Drive

AL19ER

Brick Knoll Park

AL40EA

Cairns Close

AL15PN

Liberty Walk

AL40UX

Central Drive

AL59EU

Brick Knoll Park

AL19GJ

Brick Knoll Park

Data Sources

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