Town Pop. 230

Living in Kinsbourne Green: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Kinsbourne Green is 50/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Kinsbourne Green most outperforms the national norm: 100/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Of the 3 places sharing the AL5 postcode district, Kinsbourne Green scores lowest.

The AL5 district averages 65/100, putting Kinsbourne Green 15 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Kinsbourne Green sits 12 points above the AL5 district figure of 88/100. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (91) and safety (82). Wider context for the surrounding area: AL5 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Kinsbourne Green scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
82
360.9 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 25 crimes
↑ 226% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↑ 501% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 461% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 347% above national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 770% above national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Norrington End 25 crimes
  2. 2 Woodland Place 22 crimes
  3. 3 Birch Grove 6 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 9.086 · PM2.5 7.325 · PM10 13.396 µg/m³
68
Green Space 27
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 10
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
27
1 school in area · 14 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • Wood End SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
17
A&E departmentsLuton and Dunstable Hospital5.4 mi
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital9.1 mi
Lister Hospital9.8 mi
Hospital waitsWest Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs89.9%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Village Surgery2.1 mi
GP capacity1,392 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
91
Full fibre (FTTP)80.4%
available across St Albans
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
100
Employment rate58.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.9%Unemployed1%Retired27.6%Student4.2%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial65.2%Skilled & technical27.5%Routine & elementary7.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications7.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.5%Level 3 (A levels)12.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)57%Apprenticeship3.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.2%
Home ownership91.7%
Among the least-deprived 5% 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 2.3 mi
Luton DART Parkway 3 mi
Luton Airport Parkway 3 mi
J9 M1 0.9 mi
J9 M1 1.2 mi
J10 M1 1.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 10

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Kinsbourne Green 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

Friar's Wash 26 1.4 mi away ⇄
Flamstead 32 1.9 mi away ⇄
Redbourn 43 2.1 mi away ⇄
Slip End 51 2.2 mi away ⇄
Harpenden 65 2.2 mi away ⇄
Markyate 33 2.7 mi away ⇄
Caddington 56 3.4 mi away ⇄
Lea Valley 59 3.4 mi away ⇄
Blackmore End 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Kimpton 40 4.5 mi away ⇄
Oldhill Wood 0 4.7 mi away ⇄
Wheathampstead 53 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kinsbourne Green a nice place to live?

Kinsbourne Green is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Kinsbourne Green is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Kinsbourne Green?

Kinsbourne Green is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 82/100. There were 83 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kinsbourne Green?

Among the top-rated schools in Kinsbourne Green is Wood End School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Kinsbourne Green in total.

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Postcode districts in Kinsbourne Green

AL5 65 ⇄

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