Hemel Hempstead HP10 area guide
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Is Hemel Hempstead HP10 a good place to live?
In Hemel Hempstead (HP10), recorded crime is 36% below the national average, homes sell for around £668,315 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 one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- B Safetycrime 36% below average
- 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
£668,315
Population
36,608
Recorded crime
146.9
Schools
7
Broadband
77%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Hemel Hempstead HP10
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP10 is rated high. Around 2.0% of properties (204 of 10,200) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 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 HP10, 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 (69 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in HP10 (May 24–Apr 26, average 80/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 44
- One-person households
- 26%
- Households with children
- 30%
- Households
- 14,989
Owned 77% · Social rent 8% · Private rent 15%
Census 2021 (ONS), for HP10.
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Hemel Hempstead HP10: frequently asked questions
Is Hemel Hempstead HP10 a good place to live?
In Hemel Hempstead (HP10), recorded crime is 36% below the national average, homes sell for around £668,315 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 one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Hemel Hempstead HP10?
Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP10 runs at 146.9 per 1,000 properties, 36% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Hemel Hempstead HP10 safe?
Crime in Hemel Hempstead HP10 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP10 runs at 146.9 per 1,000 properties, 36% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Hemel Hempstead HP10?
Homes in Hemel Hempstead HP10 sell for around £668,315 on average, based on 343 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Hemel Hempstead HP10 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP10 is rated high. Around 2.0% of properties (204 of 10,200) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Hemel Hempstead HP10?
There are 7 schools in Hemel Hempstead HP10 (7 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Hemel Hempstead HP10 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Hemel Hempstead HP10, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Hemel Hempstead HP10 a deprived area?
Hemel Hempstead HP10 sits in deprivation decile 9 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).