Hemel Hempstead HP16 area guide
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Is Hemel Hempstead HP16 a good place to live?
In Hemel Hempstead (HP16), recorded crime is 54% below the national average, homes sell for around £689,261 on average, there are 8 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 54% below average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- D Floodmedium 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
£689,261
Population
22,733
Recorded crime
104.3
Schools
8
Broadband
69%
Flood risk
Medium
Flood risk in Hemel Hempstead HP16
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP16 is rated medium. Around 0.1% of properties (9 of 6,447) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 3 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 HP16, 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 (31 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in HP16 (May 24–Apr 26, average 36/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 50
- One-person households
- 24%
- Households with children
- 28%
- Households
- 9,390
Owned 81% · Social rent 7% · Private rent 12%
Census 2021 (ONS), for HP16.
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Hemel Hempstead HP16: frequently asked questions
Is Hemel Hempstead HP16 a good place to live?
In Hemel Hempstead (HP16), recorded crime is 54% below the national average, homes sell for around £689,261 on average, there are 8 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Hemel Hempstead HP16?
Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP16 runs at 104.3 per 1,000 properties, 54% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Hemel Hempstead HP16 safe?
Crime in Hemel Hempstead HP16 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP16 runs at 104.3 per 1,000 properties, 54% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Hemel Hempstead HP16?
Homes in Hemel Hempstead HP16 sell for around £689,261 on average, based on 159 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Hemel Hempstead HP16 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP16 is rated medium. Around 0.1% of properties (9 of 6,447) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 3 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Hemel Hempstead HP16?
There are 8 schools in Hemel Hempstead HP16 (5 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Hemel Hempstead HP16 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Hemel Hempstead HP16, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Hemel Hempstead HP16 a deprived area?
Hemel Hempstead HP16 sits in deprivation decile 9 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).