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Hemel Hempstead HP22 3 area guide

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Is Hemel Hempstead HP22 3 a good place to live?

In Hemel Hempstead (HP22 3), recorded crime is 446% above the national average, homes sell for around £491,866 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, 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.

Flood risk in Hemel Hempstead HP22 3

Hemel Hempstead HP22 3 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~712 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

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 (2018–2026)

2018: £14,305,200 (1 sale)2019: £1,000,000 (1 sale)2020: £454,531 (8 sales)2021: £557,923 (97 sales)2022: £437,456 (157 sales)2023: £511,999 (142 sales)2024: £491,866 (53 sales)2025: £436,018 (16 sales)2026: £404,500 (4 sales) 2026: £404,500 (4 sales) — part year so far £14,305,200 £404,500 2018 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in HP22 3, 2018–2026. 2026 is a part year (4 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 28 crimesJun 24: 23 crimesJul 24: 34 crimesAug 24: 28 crimesSep 24: 13 crimesOct 24: 34 crimesNov 24: 28 crimesDec 24: 17 crimesJan 25: 27 crimesFeb 25: 29 crimesMar 25: 32 crimesApr 25: 44 crimesMay 25: 51 crimesJun 25: 44 crimesJul 25: 59 crimesAug 25: 52 crimesSep 25: 23 crimesOct 25: 20 crimesNov 25: 26 crimesDec 25: 23 crimesJan 26: 30 crimesFeb 26: 20 crimesMar 26: 32 crimesApr 26: 54 crimes Apr 26: 54 crimes 59 13 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in HP22 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 32/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
41
One-person households
19%
Households with children
37%
Households
2,179

Owned 77% · Social rent 11% · Private rent 10%

Census 2021 (ONS), for HP22 3.

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Hemel Hempstead HP22 3: frequently asked questions

Is Hemel Hempstead HP22 3 a good place to live?

In Hemel Hempstead (HP22 3), recorded crime is 446% above the national average, homes sell for around £491,866 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Hemel Hempstead HP22 3?

Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP22 3 runs at 1459.5 per 1,000 properties, 446% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Hemel Hempstead HP22 3 safe?

Crime in Hemel Hempstead HP22 3 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP22 3 runs at 1459.5 per 1,000 properties, 446% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Hemel Hempstead HP22 3?

Homes in Hemel Hempstead HP22 3 sell for around £491,866 on average, based on 53 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Hemel Hempstead HP22 3 at risk of flooding?

Hemel Hempstead HP22 3 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~712 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

Is Hemel Hempstead HP22 3 a deprived area?

Hemel Hempstead HP22 3 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).