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About

Penn & Mill End ward encompasses a mix of residential and rural landscapes within the Three Rivers district. The area is primarily composed of suburban housing estates and older village properties, set around the historic core of Mill End. It is bordered by the River Colne to the east, which influences its green boundaries and provides a natural edge. Local amenities are concentrated along the main roads, serving the immediate community's needs.

The ward includes the distinct area of Maple Cross, known for its industrial estate which provides local employment. A notable feature is the nearby Colne Valley Regional Park, offering accessible green space and walking paths along the river corridors. The settlement pattern is linear, following the older routes, with more modern infill development. Transport links are defined by the A412 road running through the ward.

Area overview

On average Penn & Mill End has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 20.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Penn & Mill End is £73,267 per year. The median sale price in Penn & Mill End is £520,000 (around £555 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £410,000 and £660,000. There are 5 schools in Penn & Mill End: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Penn & Mill End is home to around 7,200 people, with a population density of about 3,681 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
20.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Penn & Mill End Population
7,200
Population density
3,681 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.81(+33%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.17(+66%)
Other theft
16.39(+200%)
Shoplifting
9.44(+38%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.39(+1%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,343
74.21%
Other White
483
6.71%
Indian
480
6.67%
Irish
166
2.31%
White and Asian (mixed)
114
1.58%
Total population: 7,200

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,144
38.17%
Level 3 (A level)
924
16.45%
No qualifications
860
15.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
782
13.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
535
9.52%
Total 16+ residents: 5,617

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,045
36.69%
Owns outright
845
29.67%
Other social rented
406
14.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
334
11.73%
Social rents from council
175
6.14%
Total households: 2,848

Property prices in Penn & Mill End

Median price: £520,000
Price per sq ft: £555
Sales (last 12 months): 81
Typical range (middle 50%): £410K – £660K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £520,000 (about £555 per square foot) in Penn & Mill End area, with individual transactions ranging from £235,000 up to £935,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Penn & Mill End over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£792,000£650
Semi-Detached27£575,000£571
Terraced27£455,000£530
Flats14£283,000£511

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Penn & Mill End

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penn & Mill End.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£555,000£293,500£469,500£431,000
2017£744,500£287,000£485,000£385,000
2018£592,500£305,750£466,250£415,000
2019£668,750£276,000£458,500£442,500
2020£678,500£272,500£485,000£431,250
2021£720,000£317,500£485,000£427,500
2022£755,500£306,000£585,000£442,500
2023£880,000£312,250£568,000£467,500
2024£730,000£322,000£590,000£474,750
2025£782,500£280,000£565,000£435,000
2026£800,000£315,000£572,500£485,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penn & Mill End.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penn & Mill End.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£456£423£504£552
2017£512£484£477£446
2018£549£461£467£548
2019£508£424£480£450
2020£554£424£483£485
2021£615£505£535£491
2022£636£480£532£611
2023£618£462£550£587
2024£599£506£568£547
2025£622£474£574£572
2026£531£517£547£578
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penn & Mill End.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Penn & Mill End in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Three Rivers district.

Band A£1,615
Band B£1,884
Band C£2,153
Band D£2,422
Band E£2,961
Band F£3,499
Band G£4,037
Band H£4,845

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Penn & Mill End ward.

Local councillors

Kerry Milliken

Penn & Mill End - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Penn & Mill End

Is Penn & Mill End safe?

Penn & Mill End records about 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Penn & Mill End?

The median sale price in Penn & Mill End is £520,000 (about £555 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Penn & Mill End?

Penn & Mill End has 4 primary schools (3 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Penn & Mill End?

Penn & Mill End scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Penn & Mill End sits around rank 23,259 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Penn & Mill End?

The average household income in Penn & Mill End is around £73,267 per year, and 20% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Penn & Mill End?

Penn & Mill End is represented by 1 elected councillor: Kerry Milliken (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin Penn & Mill End

WD38QX

Beresford Road

WD38YH

Eastwick Crescent

WD38RD

Thellusson Way

WD38JS

Chiltern Drive

WD38QR

Mill Way

WD38JH

Shepherds Lane

WD38LJ

Aldbury Road

WD38YL

Uxbridge Road

WD38NB

Oakfield

WD38GW

Broughton Way

WD38EF

Beauchamp Gardens

WD38BW

Uxbridge Road

WD34BU

Berry Lane

WD38QT

Whitfield Way

WD38YG

Long Lane

WD34BZ

Penn & Mill End

WD38QZ

Barn Lea

WD38WA

Northcourt

WD38FH

Clarkfield

WD38HX

The Greenway

WD38QN

Penn Road

WD37EU

Berry Way

WD38LA

Chiltern Drive

WD38QQ

Fotherley Road

WD38LY

The Queens Drive

WD37HL

Tudor Way

WD38QA

Curtis Close

WD38QY

St Peters Close

WD38QB

Springwell Avenue

WD38LS

The Queens Drive

WD38SB

Springwell Avenue

WD37HG

Berry Lane

WD38LN

The Queens Drive

WD37HQ

Berry Lane

WD38AB

Long Lane

WD38QG

Fotherley Road

WD37PE

Beacon Way

WD38RQ

Thellusson Way

WD38LP

Oakfield

WD38JW

Chiltern Drive

WD38BS

Colne Avenue

WD38DT

Uxbridge Road

WD38QL

Home Way

WD38BQ

Uxbridge Road

WD38JE

Middleton Road

WD38QU

Beresford Road

WD38RR

Thellusson Way

WD37EJ

Field Way

WD38LH

Aldbury Road

WD38UG

Springwell Avenue

WD38FE

Drayton Ford

WD38FJ

Clarkfield

WD38HU

The Greenway

WD38ND

Coombe Hill Road

WD38HE

Church Lane

WD38LB

Edinburgh Avenue

WD38JX

Chiltern Drive

WD38QD

Springwell Avenue

WD38NE

Coombe Hill Road

WD38NA

Oakfield

WD38HD

Church Lane

WD38JQ

Uxbridge Road

WD38JB

Tudor Way

WD38QS

Whitfield Way

WD37HB

Mead Place

WD38HY

Tudor Way

WD38ED

Grove Road

WD38JD

Middleton Road

WD38LG

Ivinghoe Road

WD38SA

Springwell Avenue

WD38JN

Shepherds Lane

WD38LR

Oakfield

WD38QH

Basing Road

WD38LT

The Queens Drive

WD38HS

Tudor Way

WD37PD

Beacon Way

WD38LL

The Queens Drive

WD38RL

Thellusson Way

WD34FW

Tudor Place

WD38LQ

Ivinghoe Road

WD38DP

Uxbridge Road

WD38JZ

Chiltern Drive

WD34BT

Berry Lane

WD38YE

Long Lane

WD34BS

Berry Lane

WD38RS

Horwood Close

WD38GE

Uxbridge Road

WD37HJ

Berry Lane

WD38YF

Long Lane

WD38BP

Maxwell Close

WD37HU

Berry Lane

WD38YQ

Kenwood Drive

WD38GN

Jordans Road

WD34BY

Berry Lane

WD38PZ

Springwell Avenue

WD38PU

Church Lane

WD38RB

Thellusson Way

WD38JJ

Shepherd's Lane

WD37HH

Berry Lane

WD38DL

Springwell Court