Postcode sector · HP19 8

Hemel Hempstead HP19 8 area guide

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Is Hemel Hempstead HP19 8 a good place to live?

In Hemel Hempstead (HP19 8), recorded crime is 8% below the national average, homes sell for around £410,667 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, 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 HP19 8

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP19 8 is rated high. Around 2.9% of properties (105 of 3,580) 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: £53,724 (65 sales)1996: £53,210 (86 sales)1997: £60,791 (89 sales)1998: £88,444 (139 sales)1999: £102,173 (220 sales)2000: £108,572 (257 sales)2001: £112,153 (185 sales)2002: £129,240 (164 sales)2003: £147,036 (182 sales)2004: £161,264 (147 sales)2005: £174,662 (123 sales)2006: £169,473 (150 sales)2007: £191,000 (134 sales)2008: £180,621 (57 sales)2009: £174,806 (66 sales)2010: £194,300 (62 sales)2011: £187,915 (59 sales)2012: £173,148 (85 sales)2013: £286,321 (116 sales)2014: £230,669 (123 sales)2015: £247,914 (186 sales)2016: £259,098 (198 sales)2017: £307,582 (154 sales)2018: £272,735 (140 sales)2019: £279,538 (175 sales)2020: £422,066 (125 sales)2021: £389,903 (154 sales)2022: £393,926 (138 sales)2023: £813,252 (114 sales)2024: £410,667 (87 sales)2025: £288,709 (107 sales)2026: £325,613 (20 sales) 2026: £325,613 (20 sales) — part year so far £813,252 £53,210 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in HP19 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (20 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 58 crimesJun 24: 41 crimesJul 24: 47 crimesAug 24: 55 crimesSep 24: 35 crimesOct 24: 46 crimesNov 24: 41 crimesDec 24: 27 crimesJan 25: 44 crimesFeb 25: 39 crimesMar 25: 49 crimesApr 25: 41 crimesMay 25: 44 crimesJun 25: 42 crimesJul 25: 42 crimesAug 25: 43 crimesSep 25: 40 crimesOct 25: 43 crimesNov 25: 39 crimesDec 25: 35 crimesJan 26: 46 crimesFeb 26: 48 crimesMar 26: 38 crimesApr 26: 38 crimes Apr 26: 38 crimes 58 27 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in HP19 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 43/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
36
One-person households
32%
Households with children
32%
Households
6,328

Owned 57% · Social rent 16% · Private rent 25%

Census 2021 (ONS), for HP19 8.

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Hemel Hempstead HP19 8: frequently asked questions

Is Hemel Hempstead HP19 8 a good place to live?

In Hemel Hempstead (HP19 8), recorded crime is 8% below the national average, homes sell for around £410,667 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, 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 HP19 8?

Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP19 8 runs at 245.2 per 1,000 properties, 8% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Hemel Hempstead HP19 8 safe?

Crime in Hemel Hempstead HP19 8 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP19 8 runs at 245.2 per 1,000 properties, 8% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Hemel Hempstead HP19 8?

Homes in Hemel Hempstead HP19 8 sell for around £410,667 on average, based on 87 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Hemel Hempstead HP19 8 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP19 8 is rated high. Around 2.9% of properties (105 of 3,580) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 3 are at significant risk.

Is Hemel Hempstead HP19 8 a deprived area?

Hemel Hempstead HP19 8 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).