Hemel Hempstead HP1 area guide
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Is Hemel Hempstead HP1 a good place to live?
In Hemel Hempstead (HP1), recorded crime is 141% above the national average, homes sell for around £454,042 on average, there are 17 schools in the area (4 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 141% above average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£454,042
Population
41,938
Recorded crime
548.1
Schools
17
Broadband
88%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Hemel Hempstead HP1
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP1 is rated high. Around 0.3% of properties (44 of 13,282) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 23 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in HP1, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (94 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in HP1 (May 24–Apr 26, average 363/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 42
- One-person households
- 29%
- Households with children
- 30%
- Households
- 17,334
Owned 65% · Social rent 19% · Private rent 15%
Census 2021 (ONS), for HP1.
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Hemel Hempstead HP1: frequently asked questions
Is Hemel Hempstead HP1 a good place to live?
In Hemel Hempstead (HP1), recorded crime is 141% above the national average, homes sell for around £454,042 on average, there are 17 schools in the area (4 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Hemel Hempstead HP1?
Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP1 runs at 548.1 per 1,000 properties, 141% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Hemel Hempstead HP1 safe?
Crime in Hemel Hempstead HP1 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP1 runs at 548.1 per 1,000 properties, 141% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Hemel Hempstead HP1?
Homes in Hemel Hempstead HP1 sell for around £454,042 on average, based on 336 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Hemel Hempstead HP1 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP1 is rated high. Around 0.3% of properties (44 of 13,282) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 23 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Hemel Hempstead HP1?
There are 17 schools in Hemel Hempstead HP1 (10 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Hemel Hempstead HP1 any good?
Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Hemel Hempstead HP1, 4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Hemel Hempstead HP1 a deprived area?
Hemel Hempstead HP1 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).