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Location in HertfordshireChildwick Green sits where the marker shows within the county.

28,582
Population
11,197
Households
8 / 10
Deprivation decile
Among least deprived
12
Schools nearby
£75,932
Avg. household income
1,771
Businesses
316
People per km²
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About Childwick Green

Childwick Green is a small village located in Hertfordshire, within the AL3 postcode area of England. It lies to the west of the town of St Albans and is characterised by its rural setting and traditional English countryside. The village features a mix of residential properties, including some historic homes, and is surrounded by open fields and woodland. There is a local pub and a small church, contributing to the community's sense of place. The area is well-connected by road, with the A1(M) motorway nearby, making it accessible for commuting. Childwick Green retains a quiet, village atmosphere despite its proximity to larger urban centres. It is a peaceful place to live, with a strong sense of local identity and a close-knit community.

School Ratings in Childwick Green

Families in Childwick Green have access to 110 local schools. SA4 Redbourn and Villages Family Centre and St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 9 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Childwick Green

Homes sell for an average of £662K locally. Most of the housing is made up of terraced houses, averaging £575K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Childwick Green

Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Childwick Green, with 26 incidents recorded in April 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Childwick Green

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Childwick Green 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 Childwick Green

There are 17 GP surgeries within three miles of Childwick Green, the nearest being Specialist Community Diabetes Service (1.3 miles away).

Local Data for Childwick Green

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Property Prices 3,743 sales

Average Price £662K
£100 , £9.22M
Detached £967K 701
Semi £672K 898
Terraced £575K 1,390
Flat £354K 559

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

64 Primary
14 Secondary
32 Other
Outstanding 3
Good 9

Ofsted ratings for schools in the AL3 postcode area.

Townsend Church of England School Secondary Good 0.6 miles Margaret Wix Primary School Primary Good 0.7 miles St Albans Girls' School Secondary 0.9 miles Batchwood School Not applicable Good 1.1 miles Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School Primary 1.2 miles Heathlands School Not applicable Outstanding 1.3 miles Bernards Heath Junior School Primary Good 1.3 miles Wheatfields Junior Mixed School Primary 1.5 miles Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School Primary 1.5 miles Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School Primary Good 1.5 miles Sandringham School Secondary 1.6 miles St Albans High School for Girls Not applicable 1.7 miles

Household Income in Childwick Green ONS 2023

The average total household income in Childwick Green is approximately £75,932 a year before tax, 37% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £54,964. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Childwick Green £75,932
England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £54,964.

Businesses in Childwick Green ONS 2025

There are approximately 1,771 active businesses based in Childwick Green, around 62 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 90% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 29 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

1,771 Total businesses
62 Per 1,000 residents
Micro, 0-9 90%
Small, 10-49 8%
Medium, 50-249 1%
Large, 250+ 1%

Deprivation and Employment in Childwick Green IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Childwick Green 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
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
8/10
Health
9/10
Housing
7/10
Living Environment
5/10
Children 0-15 21%
Working age 60%
Older 65+ 19%
6,398 Children (0-15) 21%
18,070 Working Age 60%
5,669 Older (65+) 19%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 16.3% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 9.1% 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 Childwick Green 110 crimes · April 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Childwick Green are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure town where serious incidents remain uncommon.

Violence & Sexual Offences 36
Anti-Social Behaviour 26
Other Theft 13
Criminal Damage & Arson 8
Public Order 8
Shoplifting 5
Bicycle Theft 3
Theft from Person 3
Other Crime 3
Burglary 2
Vehicle Crime 2
Robbery 1
Local Policing
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Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

St Albans City Train Station 2.1 miles
Harpenden Train Station 2.4 miles
St Albans Abbey Train Station 2.5 miles
Park Street Train Station 4.4 miles
How Wood (Hertfordshire) Train Station 4.4 miles
Bricket Wood Train Station 5.3 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Childwick Bury 0.6 miles New Greens 0.6 miles Redbournbury 1.2 miles Townsend 1.2 miles Ayres End 1.4 miles Bernards Heath 1.4 miles Hatching Green 1.4 miles Marshalswick 1.8 miles Sandridge 1.9 miles Harpenden Common 2 miles St Albans 2 miles Nomansland 2.2 miles

Local Government

District St Albans
County Hertfordshire
Ward Verulam
Constituency St Albans
Parish St Albans, unparished area
Region East of England

Home Ownership in Childwick Green

Of the 12,084 households in and around Childwick Green, 72% are owned, 14% are socially rented and 14% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 72% Social rented 14% Private rented 14%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Childwick Green.

Frequently Asked Questions about Childwick Green

What is the population of Childwick Green?
Childwick Green has a population of approximately 28,582 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.
What is the average house price in Childwick Green?
The average property in and around Childwick Green sold for about £661,975, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 90% above the England and Wales average of £349,091.
Is Childwick Green a deprived area?
Childwick Green sits among the least deprived areas in England, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 8 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.
What postcodes cover Childwick Green?
Childwick Green is covered by the AL3 postcode district.
How many schools are there in Childwick Green?
There are 12 schools within easy reach of Childwick Green, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.
Where is the nearest train station to Childwick Green?
The nearest railway station to Childwick Green is St Albans City Train Station, about 2.1 miles away.

Streets in AL3 30 shown View all streets

A5183 1 Abbey Avenue 4 Abbey Mill End 4 Abbey Mill Lane 2 Abbey View Road 2 Adelaide Street 5 Akeman Close 1 Alban Avenue 3 Albert Street 1 Allandale 1 Alverton 1 Antonine gate 3 Aquis Court 1 Arretine Close 1 Artisan Crescent 2 Ashwell Street 2 Aubrey Lane 2 Augustus Close 1 Avenue Road 1 Avocet Close 1 Ayres End Lane 1 Aysgarth Road 2 B4540 3 Bartholomew Green 2 Bassett Close 1 Batchwood Drive 4 Batchwood Gardens 1 Batchwood View 3 Beaumont Hall Lane 1 Beckett's Avenue 1

Postcodes in AL3 50 shown View all postcodes

AL3 4AA AL3 4AB AL3 4AD AL3 4AE AL3 4AF AL3 4AH AL3 4AJ AL3 4AL AL3 4AP AL3 4AR AL3 4AS AL3 4AT AL3 4AU AL3 4AW AL3 4AY AL3 4AZ AL3 4BA AL3 4BB AL3 4BD AL3 4BG AL3 4BH AL3 4BJ AL3 4BL AL3 4BN AL3 4BQ AL3 4BY AL3 4BZ AL3 4DA AL3 4DD AL3 4DE AL3 4DG AL3 4DH AL3 4DJ AL3 4DL AL3 4DN AL3 4DP AL3 4DQ AL3 4DR AL3 4DW AL3 4EA AL3 4EB AL3 4ED AL3 4EH AL3 4EL AL3 4EP AL3 4ER AL3 4ES AL3 4ET AL3 4EW AL3 4EZ