Hemel Hempstead HP12 area guide
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Is Hemel Hempstead HP12 a good place to live?
In Hemel Hempstead (HP12), recorded crime is 44% above the national average, homes sell for around £442,080 on average, there are 9 schools in the area (1 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- D Safetycrime 44% above 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
£442,080
Population
30,181
Recorded crime
327.9
Schools
9
Broadband
82%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Hemel Hempstead HP12
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP12 is rated high. Around 0.6% of properties (68 of 10,474) 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 HP12, 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 (61 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in HP12 (May 24–Apr 26, average 201/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 37
- One-person households
- 27%
- Households with children
- 35%
- Households
- 10,847
Owned 61% · Social rent 14% · Private rent 23%
Census 2021 (ONS), for HP12.
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Hemel Hempstead HP12: frequently asked questions
Is Hemel Hempstead HP12 a good place to live?
In Hemel Hempstead (HP12), recorded crime is 44% above the national average, homes sell for around £442,080 on average, there are 9 schools in the area (1 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Hemel Hempstead HP12?
Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP12 runs at 327.9 per 1,000 properties, 44% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Hemel Hempstead HP12 safe?
Crime in Hemel Hempstead HP12 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP12 runs at 327.9 per 1,000 properties, 44% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Hemel Hempstead HP12?
Homes in Hemel Hempstead HP12 sell for around £442,080 on average, based on 300 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Hemel Hempstead HP12 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP12 is rated high. Around 0.6% of properties (68 of 10,474) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Hemel Hempstead HP12?
There are 9 schools in Hemel Hempstead HP12 (4 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Hemel Hempstead HP12 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Hemel Hempstead HP12, 1 (50%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Hemel Hempstead HP12 a deprived area?
Hemel Hempstead HP12 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).