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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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. 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 3,681.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
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
42.22(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.83(+80%)
Other theft
16.39(+195%)
Shoplifting
10(+41%)
Vehicle crime
6.81(+50%)
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

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £520,000 in Penn & Mill End area, with individual transactions ranging from £230,000 up to £955,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Penn & Mill 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 Penn & Mill End over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£782,500
Flats9£320,000
Semi-Detached25£560,000
Terraced23£455,000

10 years median price trend in Penn & Mill End

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penn & Mill End.

All postcodes in Penn & Mill End

WD34DA

Arnett Way

WD38PT

Church Lane

WD38WB

Cress End

WD38BS

Colne Avenue

WD38HU

The Greenway

WD38JQ

Uxbridge Road

WD38JW

Chiltern Drive

WD38JZ

Chiltern Drive

WD38QE

Springwell Avenue

WD37HW

Berry Lane

WD38HS

Tudor Way

WD38JT

Chiltern Drive

WD38LY

The Queens Drive

WD34BU

Berry Lane

WD37HP

Berry Lane

WD38QB

Springwell Avenue

WD38QR

Mill Way

WD34DB

Arnett Close

WD38LF

Edinburgh Avenue

WD38RL

Thellusson Way

WD38HZ

Orchard Way

WD37EL

Field Way

WD37HB

Mead Place

WD38DX

Colnemead

WD38LJ

Aldbury Road

WD38SY

St Peters Mews

WD38XA

Uxbridge Road

WD38LG

Ivinghoe Road

WD38QG

Fotherley Road

WD38QN

Penn Road

WD38JU

Ashleys

WD38PW

Church Lane

WD38RD

Thellusson Way

WD38SB

Springwell Avenue

WD38LD

Edinburgh Avenue

WD38FE

Drayton Ford

WD38HT

Tudor Way

WD38LE

Edinburgh Avenue

WD38LT

The Queens Drive

WD38QX

Beresford Road

WD38BP

Maxwell Close

WD38LU

Quickwood Close

WD38QJ

Basing Road

WD37HG

Berry Lane

WD38EB

Grove Road

WD38JF

Middleton Road

WD38JS

Chiltern Drive

WD38LL

The Queens Drive

WD38WE

Ivy Lea

WD38LS

The Queens Drive

WD38PZ

Springwell Avenue

WD38QQ

Fotherley Road

WD38PX

Church Lane

WD38RQ

Thellusson Way

Data Sources

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