About Church End

Church End is a small locality situated in Hertfordshire, England, within the AL3 postcode area. It is part of the larger civil parish of St. Stephen and offers a quiet residential atmosphere. The area is characterised by its traditional architecture, including several period homes that reflect the local style. The surrounding countryside provides opportunities for walking and enjoying the natural landscape. Local amenities are available, including a few shops and services that cater to residents. The nearby town of St. Albans is easily accessible, offering a wider range of facilities, including restaurants, cafes, and cultural attractions. Church End is well-connected by road and public transport, making it a convenient base for exploring the wider Hertfordshire region.

School Ratings in Church End

Families in Church End have access to 128 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 Church End

Homes sell for an average of £664K locally. Most of the housing is made up of terraced houses, averaging £566K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Church End

Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Church End, with 20 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Church End

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Church End 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.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Church End

Church 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 3,947 sales

Average Price £664K
£1K — £9.22M
Detached £963K 728
Semi £674K 909
Terraced £566K 1,531
Flat £360K 578

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

76 Primary
17 Secondary
35 Other
SA4 Redbourn and Villages Family Centre Outstanding 0.7 miles Redbourn Primary School Primary 0.7 miles St Luke's School Good 0.9 miles Brockswood Primary School Primary 1.7 miles D6 Cedar Tree Family Centre 2 miles Holtsmere End Junior School Primary Good 2.1 miles Holtsmere End Infant and Nursery School Primary Good 2.1 miles Roundwood Primary School Primary Good 2.3 miles Roundwood Park School Secondary Outstanding 2.3 miles Flamstead Village School Primary Good 2.3 miles The Astley Cooper School Secondary Good 2.4 miles St Hilda's School 2.4 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Church End IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Church 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
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
8/10
Health
9/10
Housing
7/10
Living Environment
5/10
9,638 Children (0-15) 20%
28,233 Working Age 60%
11,708 Older (60+) 25%
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 Church End 110 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Church End 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.

34 Violence & Sexual Offences
20 Anti-Social Behaviour
15 Other Theft
9 Criminal Damage & Arson
8 Vehicle Crime
7 Drugs
5 Public Order
4 Shoplifting
3 Weapons
2 Robbery
2 Other Crime
1 Burglary
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

Harpenden Train Station 2.6 miles
St Albans Abbey Train Station 4 miles
St Albans City Train Station 4.1 miles
Apsley Train Station 4.9 miles
Hemel Hempstead Train Station 5.1 miles
Luton Airport Parkway Train Station 5.6 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Redbourn 0.6 miles Redbournbury 1.4 miles Hatching Green 2 miles Childwick Bury 2 miles Harpenden Common 2.2 miles Cupid Green 2.2 miles Trowley Bottom 2.2 miles Childwick Green 2.6 miles Gorhambury 2.6 miles Harpenden 2.6 miles Flamstead 2.6 miles Grovehill 2.8 miles

Local Government

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

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