Postcode sector · HP11 2

Hemel Hempstead HP11 2 area guide

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Is Hemel Hempstead HP11 2 a good place to live?

In Hemel Hempstead (HP11 2), recorded crime is 120% above the national average, homes sell for around £424,593 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (1 of 1 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 4/10, 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 HP11 2

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP11 2 is rated high. Around 14.5% of properties (606 of 4,171) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 208 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: £62,977 (87 sales)1996: £65,275 (97 sales)1997: £67,204 (142 sales)1998: £74,283 (104 sales)1999: £89,210 (136 sales)2000: £125,268 (115 sales)2001: £126,001 (111 sales)2002: £142,502 (108 sales)2003: £174,292 (118 sales)2004: £196,610 (110 sales)2005: £186,394 (82 sales)2006: £187,785 (128 sales)2007: £220,528 (134 sales)2008: £203,883 (51 sales)2009: £203,014 (27 sales)2010: £224,287 (37 sales)2011: £212,392 (39 sales)2012: £202,216 (49 sales)2013: £227,403 (57 sales)2014: £390,250 (97 sales)2015: £338,199 (105 sales)2016: £291,699 (114 sales)2017: £328,534 (127 sales)2018: £791,209 (133 sales)2019: £372,437 (132 sales)2020: £490,931 (98 sales)2021: £335,138 (142 sales)2022: £300,209 (154 sales)2023: £451,284 (65 sales)2024: £424,593 (92 sales)2025: £433,341 (103 sales)2026: £343,767 (15 sales) 2026: £343,767 (15 sales) — part year so far £791,209 £62,977 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in HP11 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (15 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 124 crimesJun 24: 146 crimesJul 24: 160 crimesAug 24: 153 crimesSep 24: 108 crimesOct 24: 160 crimesNov 24: 165 crimesDec 24: 161 crimesJan 25: 195 crimesFeb 25: 170 crimesMar 25: 151 crimesApr 25: 189 crimesMay 25: 155 crimesJun 25: 136 crimesJul 25: 205 crimesAug 25: 156 crimesSep 25: 162 crimesOct 25: 197 crimesNov 25: 139 crimesDec 25: 147 crimesJan 26: 123 crimesFeb 26: 132 crimesMar 26: 128 crimesApr 26: 122 crimes Apr 26: 122 crimes 205 108 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in HP11 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 154/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
33
One-person households
31%
Households with children
32%
Households
5,149

Owned 50% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 39%

Census 2021 (ONS), for HP11 2.

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Hemel Hempstead HP11 2: frequently asked questions

Is Hemel Hempstead HP11 2 a good place to live?

In Hemel Hempstead (HP11 2), recorded crime is 120% above the national average, homes sell for around £424,593 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (1 of 1 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 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Hemel Hempstead HP11 2?

Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP11 2 runs at 589.4 per 1,000 properties, 120% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Hemel Hempstead HP11 2 safe?

Crime in Hemel Hempstead HP11 2 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP11 2 runs at 589.4 per 1,000 properties, 120% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Hemel Hempstead HP11 2?

Homes in Hemel Hempstead HP11 2 sell for around £424,593 on average, based on 92 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Hemel Hempstead HP11 2 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP11 2 is rated high. Around 14.5% of properties (606 of 4,171) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 208 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Hemel Hempstead HP11 2?

There are 3 schools in Hemel Hempstead HP11 2 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Hemel Hempstead HP11 2 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Hemel Hempstead HP11 2, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Hemel Hempstead HP11 2 a deprived area?

Hemel Hempstead HP11 2 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).