About Driver's End

Driver's End is a small village located in Hertfordshire, England, within the SG3 postcode area. It is primarily a residential community, surrounded by the natural landscape typical of the English countryside. The village offers a peaceful atmosphere, making it suitable for those seeking a quieter lifestyle while still being within reach of nearby towns. Local amenities are limited, but residents can access essential services in nearby settlements. The area is well-connected by road, providing convenient travel options to larger towns and cities. For those who enjoy outdoor activities, the surrounding countryside offers various walking paths and opportunities to explore the natural environment. Overall, Driver's End presents a simple, rural living experience in the heart of Hertfordshire.

School Ratings in Driver's End

Families in Driver's End have access to 89 local schools. NH10 Barleyfields Family Centre is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 3 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Driver's End

Homes sell for an average of £476K locally. Most of the housing is made up of flats, averaging £271K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Driver's End

Crime in the area is higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Driver's End, with 22 incidents recorded in March 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Driver's End

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Driver's 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 Driver's End

Broadband services in Driver's End range from standard to superfast depending on location. Mobile signal strength on 4G is reasonable, though 5G and indoor coverage can be patchy. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 1,091 sales

Average Price £476K
£525 — £7.43M
Detached £761K 256
Semi £506K 244
Terraced £370K 261
Flat £271K 303

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

54 Primary
9 Secondary
26 Other
Codicote Church of England Primary School Primary 1.1 miles Oaklands Primary School Primary Good 1.7 miles NH10 Barleyfields Family Centre Outstanding 1.8 miles Knebworth Primary and Nursery School Primary Good 1.8 miles St Michael's Woolmer Green CofE VA Primary School Primary Good 1.9 miles East Hall School Good 2 miles Sherrardswood School 2.3 miles Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary 2.4 miles WH1 Tenterfield Family Centre Outstanding 2.4 miles Tenterfield Nursery School Nursery Outstanding 2.4 miles Roebuck Academy Primary 2.4 miles St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School Primary Good 2.4 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Driver's End IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Driver's 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
9/10
Health
9/10
Housing
5/10
Living Environment
6/10
2,175 Children (0-15) 17%
7,720 Working Age 59%
4,283 Older (60+) 33%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 14.9% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 7.7% 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 Driver's End 88 crimes · March 2026

High Crime Area

Crime figures for Driver's End are higher than the England and Wales average, with violence & sexual offences the most prevalent offence recorded. Urban density and footfall contribute to elevated reporting in areas like this. Ongoing investment in policing and community safety programmes aims to improve the picture.

40 Violence & Sexual Offences
22 Anti-Social Behaviour
8 Criminal Damage & Arson
5 Other Theft
4 Public Order
2 Burglary
2 Drugs
2 Shoplifting
2 Vehicle Crime
1 Robbery
Local Policing
Hertfordshire Hitchin Rural Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Knebworth Train Station 1.5 miles
Welwyn North Train Station 2.7 miles
Stevenage Train Station 2.9 miles
Welwyn Garden City Train Station 4.2 miles
Watton-At-Stone Train Station 4.5 miles
Harpenden Train Station 6.4 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Nup End 0 yards Rableyheath 0.6 miles Old Knebworth 0.9 miles The Node 0.9 miles Codicote 0.9 miles Pottersheath 0.9 miles Codicote Bottom 1.8 miles Rusling End 1.8 miles Oaklands 1.8 miles Welwyn 1.9 miles Knebworth 2 miles Woolmer Green 2 miles

Local Government

District North Hertfordshire
County Hertfordshire
Ward Knebworth
Constituency Stevenage
Parish Knebworth
Region East of England

Streets in SG3 30 shown View all streets

A1(M) 1 Abbots Close 1 B197 2 Badger Close 1 Baines Lane 1 Bell Close 1 Bellamy Close 1 Birch Road 1 Bragbury Lane 1 Bramfield Road 2 Bridge Road 2 Broadfield Road 2 Brookbridge Lane 3 Broom Grove 1 Burnham Green Road 1 Bury Lane 2 Carvers Croft 1 Cherry Close 1 Church Place 2 Coltsfoot Lane 1 Crabtree Road 1 Datchworth Green 2 Deard's End Lane 1 Deards Wood 1 Deeping Close 1 Devey Close 2 Evergreen Close 1 Foldingshott 1 Garden Close 1 Garden Road 1

Postcodes in SG3 50 shown View all postcodes

SG3 6AA SG3 6AB SG3 6AD SG3 6AE SG3 6AF SG3 6AG SG3 6AH SG3 6AJ SG3 6AL SG3 6AN SG3 6AP SG3 6AQ SG3 6AR SG3 6AS SG3 6AT SG3 6AU SG3 6AW SG3 6AX SG3 6AY SG3 6AZ SG3 6BA SG3 6BB SG3 6BD SG3 6BE SG3 6BG SG3 6BH SG3 6BJ SG3 6BL SG3 6BN SG3 6BP SG3 6BQ SG3 6BS SG3 6BT SG3 6BU SG3 6BW SG3 6BX SG3 6BY SG3 6BZ SG3 6DA SG3 6DB SG3 6DD SG3 6DE SG3 6DF SG3 6DG SG3 6DH SG3 6DJ SG3 6DN SG3 6DP SG3 6DQ SG3 6DR