Postcode sector · HP13 5

Hemel Hempstead HP13 5 area guide

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Is Hemel Hempstead HP13 5 a good place to live?

In Hemel Hempstead (HP13 5), recorded crime is 13% below the national average, homes sell for around £434,791 on average, there are 2 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 7/10, 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.

Avg sold price
£434,791
from 208 sales
Population
27,905
Deprivation decile 7/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
231.5
per 1,000 · -13% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
2
2 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
85%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
High
5.5% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Hemel Hempstead HP13 5

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP13 5 is rated high. Around 5.5% of properties (394 of 7,179) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 366 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 average (mean) sold price in HP13 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (48 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in HP13 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 72/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 37
One-person households: 29%
Households with children: 32%
Households: 10,373

Owned 61% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 25%

Census 2021 (ONS), for HP13 5.

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Hemel Hempstead HP13 5: frequently asked questions

Is Hemel Hempstead HP13 5 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Hemel Hempstead HP13 5?

Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP13 5 runs at 231.5 per 1,000 properties, 13% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Hemel Hempstead HP13 5 safe?

Crime in Hemel Hempstead HP13 5 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP13 5 runs at 231.5 per 1,000 properties, 13% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Hemel Hempstead HP13 5?

Homes in Hemel Hempstead HP13 5 sell for around £434,791 on average, based on 208 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Hemel Hempstead HP13 5 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP13 5 is rated high. Around 5.5% of properties (394 of 7,179) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 366 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Hemel Hempstead HP13 5?

There are 2 schools in Hemel Hempstead HP13 5 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Hemel Hempstead HP13 5 a deprived area?

Hemel Hempstead HP13 5 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).