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Hemel Hempstead HP1 1 area guide

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Is Hemel Hempstead HP1 1 a good place to live?

In Hemel Hempstead (HP1 1), recorded crime is 240% above the national average, homes sell for around £466,883 on average, there are 7 schools in the area (2 of 2 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).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in Hemel Hempstead HP1 1

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP1 1 is rated high. Around 0.4% of properties (23 of 5,129) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 7 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)

1995: £84,330 (166 sales)1996: £87,041 (176 sales)1997: £98,830 (220 sales)1998: £112,178 (156 sales)1999: £128,354 (252 sales)2000: £138,442 (169 sales)2001: £161,354 (177 sales)2002: £183,591 (201 sales)2003: £213,549 (172 sales)2004: £226,395 (196 sales)2005: £241,519 (235 sales)2006: £237,393 (214 sales)2007: £278,880 (218 sales)2008: £263,657 (109 sales)2009: £270,462 (108 sales)2010: £271,478 (190 sales)2011: £226,914 (271 sales)2012: £258,726 (188 sales)2013: £255,250 (227 sales)2014: £280,442 (304 sales)2015: £343,669 (197 sales)2016: £347,351 (235 sales)2017: £452,464 (189 sales)2018: £370,052 (172 sales)2019: £402,140 (170 sales)2020: £432,777 (147 sales)2021: £408,386 (307 sales)2022: £398,941 (334 sales)2023: £584,825 (186 sales)2024: £466,883 (128 sales)2025: £453,727 (160 sales)2026: £445,987 (37 sales) 2026: £445,987 (37 sales) — part year so far £584,825 £84,330 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in HP1 1, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (37 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 174 crimesJun 24: 205 crimesJul 24: 217 crimesAug 24: 170 crimesSep 24: 151 crimesOct 24: 228 crimesNov 24: 190 crimesDec 24: 219 crimesJan 25: 188 crimesFeb 25: 170 crimesMar 25: 227 crimesApr 25: 170 crimesMay 25: 189 crimesJun 25: 230 crimesJul 25: 212 crimesAug 25: 171 crimesSep 25: 181 crimesOct 25: 164 crimesNov 25: 198 crimesDec 25: 175 crimesJan 26: 158 crimesFeb 26: 205 crimesMar 26: 223 crimesApr 26: 214 crimes Apr 26: 214 crimes 230 151 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in HP1 1 (May 24–Apr 26, average 193/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
39
One-person households
34%
Households with children
29%
Households
8,475

Owned 58% · Social rent 21% · Private rent 20%

Census 2021 (ONS), for HP1 1.

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Hemel Hempstead HP1 1: frequently asked questions

Is Hemel Hempstead HP1 1 a good place to live?

In Hemel Hempstead (HP1 1), recorded crime is 240% above the national average, homes sell for around £466,883 on average, there are 7 schools in the area (2 of 2 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 1?

Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP1 1 runs at 910.6 per 1,000 properties, 240% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Hemel Hempstead HP1 1 safe?

Crime in Hemel Hempstead HP1 1 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP1 1 runs at 910.6 per 1,000 properties, 240% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Hemel Hempstead HP1 1?

Homes in Hemel Hempstead HP1 1 sell for around £466,883 on average, based on 128 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Hemel Hempstead HP1 1 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP1 1 is rated high. Around 0.4% of properties (23 of 5,129) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 7 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Hemel Hempstead HP1 1?

There are 7 schools in Hemel Hempstead HP1 1 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Hemel Hempstead HP1 1 any good?

Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Hemel Hempstead HP1 1, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Hemel Hempstead HP1 1 a deprived area?

Hemel Hempstead HP1 1 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).