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About Bulbourne
Bulbourne is a small village located in Hertfordshire, within the HP23 postcode area of England. It lies to the west of the town of St Albans, in a rural setting typical of the Hertfordshire countryside. The village is centred around a small cluster of houses and a church, with open fields and hedgerows forming the surrounding landscape. The name Bulbourne is thought to derive from Old English, meaning 'the stream where the bull is found', reflecting the presence of a local watercourse. The village has a quiet, settled atmosphere and is close to the A10 road, providing access to nearby towns and cities. It is a place where residents enjoy a peaceful lifestyle, with local amenities including a village hall and a pub. The area is popular with walkers and cyclists, who use the footpaths and bridleways that criss-cross the surrounding countryside.
School Ratings in Bulbourne
Families in Bulbourne have access to 27 local schools. A further 6 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Bulbourne
Homes sell for an average of £655K locally. Most of the housing is made up of terraced houses, averaging £422K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bulbourne
Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Bulbourne, with 24 incidents recorded in April 2026.
Deprivation and Employment in Bulbourne
The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Bulbourne among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.
Healthcare in Bulbourne
There is 1 GP surgery within three miles of Bulbourne, the nearest being Rothschild House Group (1.8 miles away).
Local Data for Bulbourne
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Property Prices 2,660 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the HP23 postcode area.
Household Income in Bulbourne ONS 2023
The average total household income in Bulbourne is approximately £77,214 a year before tax, 40% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £53,910. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £53,910.
Businesses in Bulbourne ONS 2025
There are approximately 1,161 active businesses based in Bulbourne, around 65 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 92% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 16 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Bulbourne IMD 2025
According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Bulbourne experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.
Crime in Bulbourne 81 crimes · April 2026
Crime in Bulbourne is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a small town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
Local Government
Home Ownership in Bulbourne
Of the 7,475 households in and around Bulbourne, 76% are owned, 11% are socially rented and 13% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Bulbourne.