Postcode sector · HP12 3

Hemel Hempstead HP12 3 area guide

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Is Hemel Hempstead HP12 3 a good place to live?

In Hemel Hempstead (HP12 3), recorded crime is 15% below the national average, homes sell for around £385,865 on average, there are 4 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 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 HP12 3

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP12 3 is rated high. Around 1.2% of properties (68 of 5,723) 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)

1995: £56,988 (157 sales)1996: £58,685 (208 sales)1997: £62,952 (263 sales)1998: £65,268 (276 sales)1999: £80,038 (301 sales)2000: £95,860 (293 sales)2001: £108,507 (295 sales)2002: £126,921 (323 sales)2003: £149,941 (268 sales)2004: £159,797 (227 sales)2005: £161,538 (224 sales)2006: £178,907 (290 sales)2007: £189,649 (323 sales)2008: £194,904 (125 sales)2009: £171,824 (92 sales)2010: £181,852 (114 sales)2011: £175,968 (106 sales)2012: £183,800 (110 sales)2013: £188,212 (123 sales)2014: £227,344 (207 sales)2015: £248,352 (164 sales)2016: £267,767 (199 sales)2017: £270,788 (187 sales)2018: £321,663 (126 sales)2019: £509,607 (115 sales)2020: £325,232 (99 sales)2021: £312,428 (196 sales)2022: £331,644 (170 sales)2023: £294,581 (121 sales)2024: £385,865 (150 sales)2025: £400,625 (129 sales)2026: £305,337 (23 sales) 2026: £305,337 (23 sales) — part year so far £509,607 £56,988 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in HP12 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (23 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 83 crimesJun 24: 81 crimesJul 24: 83 crimesAug 24: 109 crimesSep 24: 67 crimesOct 24: 78 crimesNov 24: 89 crimesDec 24: 64 crimesJan 25: 71 crimesFeb 25: 73 crimesMar 25: 87 crimesApr 25: 81 crimesMay 25: 100 crimesJun 25: 100 crimesJul 25: 107 crimesAug 25: 95 crimesSep 25: 75 crimesOct 25: 79 crimesNov 25: 93 crimesDec 25: 67 crimesJan 26: 72 crimesFeb 26: 49 crimesMar 26: 76 crimesApr 26: 56 crimes Apr 26: 56 crimes 109 49 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in HP12 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 81/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
34
One-person households
27%
Households with children
38%
Households
6,382

Owned 56% · Social rent 13% · Private rent 30%

Census 2021 (ONS), for HP12 3.

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Hemel Hempstead HP12 3: frequently asked questions

Is Hemel Hempstead HP12 3 a good place to live?

In Hemel Hempstead (HP12 3), recorded crime is 15% below the national average, homes sell for around £385,865 on average, there are 4 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 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Hemel Hempstead HP12 3?

Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP12 3 runs at 228.6 per 1,000 properties, 15% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Hemel Hempstead HP12 3 safe?

Crime in Hemel Hempstead HP12 3 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP12 3 runs at 228.6 per 1,000 properties, 15% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Hemel Hempstead HP12 3?

Homes in Hemel Hempstead HP12 3 sell for around £385,865 on average, based on 150 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Hemel Hempstead HP12 3 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP12 3 is rated high. Around 1.2% of properties (68 of 5,723) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Hemel Hempstead HP12 3?

There are 4 schools in Hemel Hempstead HP12 3 (1 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Hemel Hempstead HP12 3 a deprived area?

Hemel Hempstead HP12 3 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).