Postcode sector · HP18 9

Hemel Hempstead HP18 9 area guide

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Is Hemel Hempstead HP18 9 a good place to live?

In Hemel Hempstead (HP18 9), homes sell for around £630,621 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), 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).

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Avg sold price
£630,621
from 94 sales
Population
15,127
Deprivation decile 7/10 (1 = most deprived)
Schools
5
4 primary · 0 secondary · 2/2 good+
Broadband
76%
gigabit-ready · 87% superfast
Flood risk
High
1.3% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Hemel Hempstead HP18 9

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP18 9 is rated high. Around 1.3% of properties (65 of 5,097) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 28 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 HP18 9, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (24 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Who lives here

Median age: 46
One-person households: 23%
Households with children: 29%
Households: 5,734

Owned 76% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 12%

Census 2021 (ONS), for HP18 9.

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Hemel Hempstead HP18 9: frequently asked questions

Is Hemel Hempstead HP18 9 a good place to live?

How much are house prices in Hemel Hempstead HP18 9?

Homes in Hemel Hempstead HP18 9 sell for around £630,621 on average, based on 94 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Hemel Hempstead HP18 9 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP18 9 is rated high. Around 1.3% of properties (65 of 5,097) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 28 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Hemel Hempstead HP18 9?

There are 5 schools in Hemel Hempstead HP18 9 (4 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Hemel Hempstead HP18 9 any good?

Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Hemel Hempstead HP18 9, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Hemel Hempstead HP18 9 a deprived area?

Hemel Hempstead HP18 9 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).