Postcode sector · HP22 5

Hemel Hempstead HP22 5 area guide

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Is Hemel Hempstead HP22 5 a good place to live?

In Hemel Hempstead (HP22 5), recorded crime is 98% below the national average, homes sell for around £539,141 on average, there are 5 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, 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.

Avg sold price
£539,141
from 201 sales
Population
27,948
Deprivation decile 8/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
5.1
per 1,000 · -98% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
5
5 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
81%
gigabit-ready · 95% superfast
Flood risk
High
1.1% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Hemel Hempstead HP22 5

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP22 5 is rated high. Around 1.1% of properties (88 of 8,125) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 35 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 HP22 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (49 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in HP22 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 4/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 41
One-person households: 22%
Households with children: 34%
Households: 10,148

Owned 76% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 13%

Census 2021 (ONS), for HP22 5.

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Hemel Hempstead HP22 5: frequently asked questions

Is Hemel Hempstead HP22 5 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Hemel Hempstead HP22 5?

Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP22 5 runs at 5.1 per 1,000 properties, 98% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Hemel Hempstead HP22 5 safe?

Crime in Hemel Hempstead HP22 5 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP22 5 runs at 5.1 per 1,000 properties, 98% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Hemel Hempstead HP22 5?

Homes in Hemel Hempstead HP22 5 sell for around £539,141 on average, based on 201 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Hemel Hempstead HP22 5 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP22 5 is rated high. Around 1.1% of properties (88 of 8,125) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 35 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Hemel Hempstead HP22 5?

There are 5 schools in Hemel Hempstead HP22 5 (5 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Hemel Hempstead HP22 5 a deprived area?

Hemel Hempstead HP22 5 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).