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Penn & Mill End

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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 £535,000 (around £561 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £415,000 and £660,000. There are 5 schools in Penn & Mill End: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 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: £535,000
Price per sq ft: £561
Sales (last 12 months): 81
Typical range (middle 50%): £415K – £660K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £535,000 (about £561 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
Detached14£796,000£625
Semi-Detached27£575,000£573
Terraced27£465,000£557
Flats13£280,000£517

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£305,750£575,000£499,995
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£511£548£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