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Hemel Hempstead HP16 9 area guide

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Is Hemel Hempstead HP16 9 a good place to live?

In Hemel Hempstead (HP16 9), recorded crime is 95% below the national average, homes sell for around £785,136 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (1 of 1 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).

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 HP16 9

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP16 9 is rated medium. Around 0.1% of properties (4 of 2,684) 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)

1995: £166,099 (49 sales)1996: £181,308 (119 sales)1997: £207,041 (95 sales)1998: £255,347 (108 sales)1999: £246,364 (94 sales)2000: £351,049 (70 sales)2001: £377,904 (89 sales)2002: £379,497 (92 sales)2003: £402,800 (78 sales)2004: £444,706 (69 sales)2005: £427,898 (58 sales)2006: £547,618 (103 sales)2007: £554,007 (87 sales)2008: £667,200 (47 sales)2009: £492,925 (53 sales)2010: £672,685 (59 sales)2011: £533,182 (48 sales)2012: £612,212 (59 sales)2013: £620,881 (67 sales)2014: £688,916 (83 sales)2015: £701,589 (86 sales)2016: £767,096 (82 sales)2017: £1,035,382 (77 sales)2018: £845,942 (73 sales)2019: £685,941 (67 sales)2020: £856,517 (55 sales)2021: £872,138 (106 sales)2022: £914,726 (75 sales)2023: £853,804 (60 sales)2024: £785,136 (66 sales)2025: £837,603 (64 sales)2026: £747,545 (11 sales) 2026: £747,545 (11 sales) — part year so far £1,035,382 £166,099 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in HP16 9, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (11 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Jun 24: 5 crimesJul 24: 5 crimesAug 24: 1 crimesSep 24: 5 crimesOct 24: 3 crimesNov 24: 2 crimesJan 25: 1 crimesFeb 25: 4 crimesApr 25: 2 crimesJun 25: 1 crimesJul 25: 3 crimesAug 25: 4 crimesOct 25: 1 crimesNov 25: 1 crimesFeb 26: 2 crimesMar 26: 1 crimesApr 26: 2 crimes Apr 26: 2 crimes 5 1 Jun 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in HP16 9 (Jun 24–Apr 26, average 3/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
50
One-person households
26%
Households with children
28%
Households
6,645

Owned 77% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 14%

Census 2021 (ONS), for HP16 9.

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Hemel Hempstead HP16 9: frequently asked questions

Is Hemel Hempstead HP16 9 a good place to live?

In Hemel Hempstead (HP16 9), recorded crime is 95% below the national average, homes sell for around £785,136 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (1 of 1 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 9?

Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP16 9 runs at 12.2 per 1,000 properties, 95% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Hemel Hempstead HP16 9 safe?

Crime in Hemel Hempstead HP16 9 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP16 9 runs at 12.2 per 1,000 properties, 95% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Hemel Hempstead HP16 9?

Homes in Hemel Hempstead HP16 9 sell for around £785,136 on average, based on 66 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Hemel Hempstead HP16 9 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP16 9 is rated medium. Around 0.1% of properties (4 of 2,684) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 3 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Hemel Hempstead HP16 9?

There are 3 schools in Hemel Hempstead HP16 9 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Hemel Hempstead HP16 9 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Hemel Hempstead HP16 9, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Hemel Hempstead HP16 9 a deprived area?

Hemel Hempstead HP16 9 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).