Town Pop. 570

Living in Blackmore End: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Blackmore End scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Blackmore End most outperforms the national norm: 88/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Of the 9 places sharing the AL4 postcode district, Blackmore End scores lowest. Against the wider AL4 district average of 55/100, that is 12 points below. On economic health specifically, Blackmore End sits 18 points above the AL4 district figure of 70/100. For the surrounding area, see AL4 postcode district.

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Blackmore End scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
175.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 42 crimes
↑ 121% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 235% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 39% above national average
Burglary 12 crimes
↑ 503% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 89% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Holly Lane 7 crimes
  2. 2 Lloyd Way 6 crimes
  3. 3 Brownfield Way 5 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 7.7 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 11.6 µg/m³
71
Green Space 34
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
25

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsQueen Elizabeth II Hospital5.6 mi
Lister Hospital6.8 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital8.1 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Free London NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.6%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Elms Medical Practice2.4 mi
GP capacity1,411 patients per GP
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Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
10
Full fibre (FTTP)80.4%
available across St Albans
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
6.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
6.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate54.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.4%Unemployed2.2%Retired30.7%Student4.5%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial58.9%Skilled & technical29.7%Routine & elementary11.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)14.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)50.9%Apprenticeship3%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership80.2%
Among the least-deprived 13% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
Council tax St Albans · 2026-27
A £1,613
B £1,881
C £2,150
D £2,419
E £2,957
F £3,494
G £4,032
H £4,838
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
27
Harpenden 2.5 mi
Central Terminal 4.2 mi
Luton DART Parkway 4.7 mi
J6 A1(M) 4 mi
J6 A1(M) 4.1 mi
J9 M1 4.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 9

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Blackmore End in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Kimpton 40 1.1 mi away ⇄
Lea Valley 59 1.3 mi away ⇄
Wheathampstead 53 1.8 mi away ⇄
Harpenden 65 2.5 mi away ⇄
Whitwell (North Hertfordshire) 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Codicote 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Breachwood Green 34 3.6 mi away ⇄
Welwyn 51 3.8 mi away ⇄
Sandridge 56 3.9 mi away ⇄
Kinsbourne Green 50 4.1 mi away ⇄
Oaklands 48 4.4 mi away ⇄
Redbourn 43 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Blackmore End a nice place to live?

Blackmore End has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Blackmore End is 43/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Blackmore End?

Blackmore End is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 100 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Blackmore End

AL4 55 ⇄

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