About Burge End

Burge End is a small settlement located in Hertfordshire, within the SG5 postcode area. It lies to the west of the town of Stevenage and is situated near the A10 road, making it accessible from nearby urban centres. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of modern and older housing developments. There are several local amenities, including a primary school, a community centre, and a few small shops, which serve the needs of the local population. The surrounding countryside offers open fields and footpaths, providing opportunities for walking and outdoor recreation. The village is part of the civil parish of Stevenage, and its proximity to the town means residents benefit from good transport links and access to larger services.

School Ratings in Burge End

Families in Burge End have access to 64 local schools. York Road Nursery School and Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 14 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Burge End

Homes sell for an average of £458K locally. Most of the housing is made up of semi-detached homes, averaging £459K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Burge End

Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Burge End, with 39 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Burge End

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Burge End among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Employment rates locally are in line with what is seen across England. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Burge End

Burge End benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 5,631 sales

Average Price £458K
£200 — £8.99M
Detached £624K 1,467
Semi £459K 1,545
Terraced £389K 1,187
Flat £255K 1,214

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

40 Primary
11 Secondary
13 Other
Pirton School Primary Requires Improvement 0.4 miles Stondon Lower School Primary Good 1.7 miles Shillington Lower School Primary Good 1.8 miles Meppershall Church of England Academy Primary Good 2.4 miles NH6 Oughton Family Centre Good 2.4 miles Oughton Primary and Nursery School Primary Good 2.4 miles Ickleford Primary School Primary Good 2.5 miles The Priory School Secondary Good 2.5 miles Our Lady Catholic Primary School Primary Good 2.6 miles Strathmore Infant and Nursery School Primary Good 2.7 miles Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School Primary Outstanding 2.8 miles Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy Primary Good 2.9 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Burge End IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Burge End 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.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
7/10
Employment
7/10
Education
7/10
Health
8/10
Housing
6/10
Living Environment
6/10
9,649 Children (0-15) 21%
28,894 Working Age 62%
10,829 Older (60+) 23%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 23.6% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 13.2% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Burge End 193 crimes · January 2026

Average Crime Area

Crime in Burge End is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.

72 Violence & Sexual Offences
39 Anti-Social Behaviour
17 Other Theft
14 Criminal Damage & Arson
10 Public Order
9 Shoplifting
7 Drugs
7 Vehicle Crime
6 Burglary
4 Other Crime
3 Bicycle Theft
2 Weapons
2 Theft from Person
1 Robbery
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Hitchin Train Station 3.5 miles
Arlesey Train Station 4.3 miles
Letchworth Garden City Train Station 4.5 miles
Baldock Train Station 6.3 miles
Harlington (Bedfordshire) Train Station 6.9 miles
Flitwick Train Station 7.1 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Pirton 0.6 miles Apsley End 1.2 miles Holwell 1.4 miles Holwellbury 1.8 miles Hillfoot End 1.8 miles Shillington 1.8 miles Upton End 1.8 miles Bury End 1.8 miles Pegsdon 1.8 miles Snailswell 1.9 miles Upper Stondon 1.9 miles Hanscombe End 2 miles

Local Government

District North Hertfordshire
County Hertfordshire
Ward Hitchin Highbury
Constituency Hitchin and Harpenden
Parish North Hertfordshire, unparished area
Region East of England

Streets in SG5 30 shown View all streets

A505 1 A507 1 Abbis Orchard 1 Alder Green 1 Alexander Road 1 Alexandra Road 1 Alfred Row 1 Almond Meadow 1 Angelica Avenue 1 Apsley End Road 4 Arcade 2 Arlesey Road 13 Aspen Gardens 2 Astwick Road 6 Baldock Road 2 Baliol Road 2 Balmoral Road 2 Bancroft 12 Bancroft Court 2 Barton Road 7 Bearton Avenue 1 Bearton Green 3 Bearton Road 6 Beatrice Place 1 Beaumont Close 1 Bedford Close 1 Bedford Road 18 Bedford Street 1 Beechwood Close 1 Bells Close 1

Postcodes in SG5 50 shown View all postcodes

SG5 1AB SG5 1AD SG5 1AE SG5 1AF SG5 1AG SG5 1AH SG5 1AP SG5 1AR SG5 1AT SG5 1AU SG5 1AZ SG5 1BB SG5 1BG SG5 1BH SG5 1BQ SG5 1BS SG5 1BT SG5 1BY SG5 1DA SG5 1DB SG5 1DG SG5 1DJ SG5 1DL SG5 1DN SG5 1DR SG5 1DS SG5 1DT SG5 1DU SG5 1DW SG5 1DX SG5 1DY SG5 1ED SG5 1EE SG5 1EG SG5 1EH SG5 1EJ SG5 1EN SG5 1EP SG5 1ET SG5 1EU SG5 1EW SG5 1EX SG5 1EZ SG5 1FU SG5 1GB SG5 1GE SG5 1GW SG5 1HA SG5 1HB SG5 1HD