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Hemel Hempstead HP12 4 area guide

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Is Hemel Hempstead HP12 4 a good place to live?

In Hemel Hempstead (HP12 4), recorded crime is 11% below the national average, homes sell for around £498,295 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (1 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, 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 4

Hemel Hempstead HP12 4 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,749 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

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: £69,801 (144 sales)1996: £81,235 (218 sales)1997: £89,240 (228 sales)1998: £95,996 (204 sales)1999: £113,364 (251 sales)2000: £131,930 (226 sales)2001: £144,254 (262 sales)2002: £164,572 (234 sales)2003: £182,918 (184 sales)2004: £204,367 (230 sales)2005: £214,889 (153 sales)2006: £223,137 (249 sales)2007: £248,289 (240 sales)2008: £238,909 (131 sales)2009: £219,849 (125 sales)2010: £228,749 (126 sales)2011: £224,617 (90 sales)2012: £234,295 (132 sales)2013: £254,590 (155 sales)2014: £267,419 (215 sales)2015: £387,660 (177 sales)2016: £328,833 (159 sales)2017: £376,842 (165 sales)2018: £352,729 (154 sales)2019: £334,222 (132 sales)2020: £583,243 (124 sales)2021: £460,330 (208 sales)2022: £385,001 (139 sales)2023: £450,929 (101 sales)2024: £498,295 (150 sales)2025: £410,804 (143 sales)2026: £427,618 (38 sales) 2026: £427,618 (38 sales) — part year so far £583,243 £69,801 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in HP12 4, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (38 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 62 crimesJun 24: 78 crimesJul 24: 66 crimesAug 24: 64 crimesSep 24: 43 crimesOct 24: 66 crimesNov 24: 47 crimesDec 24: 51 crimesJan 25: 48 crimesFeb 25: 47 crimesMar 25: 60 crimesApr 25: 54 crimesMay 25: 90 crimesJun 25: 63 crimesJul 25: 86 crimesAug 25: 82 crimesSep 25: 84 crimesOct 25: 48 crimesNov 25: 61 crimesDec 25: 58 crimesJan 26: 57 crimesFeb 26: 66 crimesMar 26: 56 crimesApr 26: 53 crimes Apr 26: 53 crimes 90 43 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in HP12 4 (May 24–Apr 26, average 62/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
39
One-person households
28%
Households with children
33%
Households
7,158

Owned 65% · Social rent 15% · Private rent 18%

Census 2021 (ONS), for HP12 4.

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Hemel Hempstead HP12 4: frequently asked questions

Is Hemel Hempstead HP12 4 a good place to live?

In Hemel Hempstead (HP12 4), recorded crime is 11% below the national average, homes sell for around £498,295 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (1 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Hemel Hempstead HP12 4?

Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP12 4 runs at 237.7 per 1,000 properties, 11% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Hemel Hempstead HP12 4 safe?

Crime in Hemel Hempstead HP12 4 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP12 4 runs at 237.7 per 1,000 properties, 11% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Hemel Hempstead HP12 4?

Homes in Hemel Hempstead HP12 4 sell for around £498,295 on average, based on 150 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Hemel Hempstead HP12 4 at risk of flooding?

Hemel Hempstead HP12 4 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,749 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Hemel Hempstead HP12 4?

There are 5 schools in Hemel Hempstead HP12 4 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Hemel Hempstead HP12 4 any good?

Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Hemel Hempstead HP12 4, 1 (50%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Hemel Hempstead HP12 4 a deprived area?

Hemel Hempstead HP12 4 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).