Hemel Hempstead HP1 2 area guide
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Is Hemel Hempstead HP1 2 a good place to live?
In Hemel Hempstead (HP1 2), recorded crime is 10% below the national average, homes sell for around £422,783 on average, there are 5 schools in the area, 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.
Avg sold price
£422,783
Population
17,991
Recorded crime
241.6
Schools
5
Broadband
88%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Hemel Hempstead HP1 2
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP1 2 is rated high. Around 0.5% of properties (19 of 4,146) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 16 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 average (mean) sold price in HP1 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (24 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in HP1 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 56/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 44
- One-person households
- 25%
- Households with children
- 31%
- Households
- 7,274
Owned 71% · Social rent 18% · Private rent 11%
Census 2021 (ONS), for HP1 2.
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Hemel Hempstead HP1 2: frequently asked questions
Is Hemel Hempstead HP1 2 a good place to live?
In Hemel Hempstead (HP1 2), recorded crime is 10% below the national average, homes sell for around £422,783 on average, there are 5 schools in the area, 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 2?
Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP1 2 runs at 241.6 per 1,000 properties, 10% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Hemel Hempstead HP1 2 safe?
Crime in Hemel Hempstead HP1 2 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP1 2 runs at 241.6 per 1,000 properties, 10% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Hemel Hempstead HP1 2?
Homes in Hemel Hempstead HP1 2 sell for around £422,783 on average, based on 113 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Hemel Hempstead HP1 2 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP1 2 is rated high. Around 0.5% of properties (19 of 4,146) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 16 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Hemel Hempstead HP1 2?
There are 5 schools in Hemel Hempstead HP1 2 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Hemel Hempstead HP1 2 a deprived area?
Hemel Hempstead HP1 2 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).