Area guide · St Albans

Living in Chiswell Green

A snapshot of life in Chiswell Green, East of England — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Chiswell Green is a village in St Albans, East of England with a population of 6,681. The average house price is £890,167 and the overall crime rate is 64.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Chiswell Green ranks

Population

6,681

Avg House Price

£890,167

Crime Rate

64.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

449 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£39,436.5

Median Age

42.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Chiswell Green's semi-detached homes (£1,137,500) command roughly 1.4× the price of a detached (£840,000).

Price Trend (10 Years)

Chiswell Green prices have risen 40% over the last 9 years (£633,744 → £890,167).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£840,000	£840,000	1
Semi-Detached	£1,137,500	£1,137,500	1
Terraced	N/A	N/A	0
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Chiswell Green is 64.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Chiswell Green: violent crime (34% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	2
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
How Wood Primary and Nursery School	Primary	Good
Killigrew Primary and Nursery School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Chiswell Green averages 449 Mbps — 349% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Chiswell Green homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 63.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.1
% Rated C or Above	63.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,280

Demographics & Economy

Population	6,681
Median Age	42.6
Median Household Income	£39,436.5
Employment Rate	62%
Owner Occupied	67.6%
Degree-Level Qualified	46.3%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Chiswell Green?

The average house price in Chiswell Green is £890,167 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Chiswell Green?

The most affordable entry point in Chiswell Green is a detached, with an average price of £840,000.

Is Chiswell Green a safe place to live?

Chiswell Green has a recorded crime rate of 64.2 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Chiswell Green?

Chiswell Green has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Chiswell Green?

Average broadband download speeds in Chiswell Green are around 449 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.9% of premises.

How big is Chiswell Green?

Chiswell Green is a settlement in St Albans with a population of approximately 6,681.

Most compared with

How does Chiswell Green stack up against its neighbours?

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

Chiswell Green

House price: £585,382 · £890,167
Crime rate: 52.1 · 64.2
Distance: 3.6 mi

Amersham

Chiswell Green

House price: £743,166 · £890,167
Crime rate: 59.2 · 64.2
Distance: 11.1 mi

Barnet

Chiswell Green

House price: £696,626 · £890,167
Crime rate: 66.8 · 64.2
Distance: 10.2 mi

Beaconsfield

Chiswell Green

House price: £1,233,089 · £890,167
Crime rate: 59.2 · 64.2
Distance: 14.7 mi

Berkhamsted

Chiswell Green

House price: £761,843 · £890,167
Crime rate: 69 · 64.2
Distance: 9.6 mi

Borehamwood

Chiswell Green

House price: £565,322 · £890,167
Crime rate: 75.6 · 64.2
Distance: 5.6 mi

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