Postcode sector · HP22 6

Hemel Hempstead HP22 6 area guide

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Is Hemel Hempstead HP22 6 a good place to live?

In Hemel Hempstead (HP22 6), recorded crime is 34% below the national average, homes sell for around £852,060 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), 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.

Flood risk in Hemel Hempstead HP22 6

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP22 6 is rated high. Around 6.2% of properties (210 of 3,369) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 74 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: £109,563 (92 sales)1996: £108,366 (126 sales)1997: £134,153 (156 sales)1998: £171,349 (162 sales)1999: £173,898 (167 sales)2000: £208,270 (122 sales)2001: £220,825 (146 sales)2002: £254,018 (165 sales)2003: £312,523 (115 sales)2004: £330,977 (129 sales)2005: £324,054 (110 sales)2006: £318,205 (152 sales)2007: £397,309 (138 sales)2008: £377,544 (58 sales)2009: £307,100 (81 sales)2010: £375,898 (90 sales)2011: £338,673 (71 sales)2012: £355,201 (93 sales)2013: £383,927 (111 sales)2014: £414,841 (122 sales)2015: £449,066 (114 sales)2016: £520,034 (142 sales)2017: £474,730 (126 sales)2018: £500,111 (110 sales)2019: £574,091 (118 sales)2020: £577,178 (107 sales)2021: £601,470 (144 sales)2022: £654,536 (84 sales)2023: £544,666 (72 sales)2024: £852,060 (103 sales)2025: £631,994 (84 sales)2026: £590,556 (27 sales) 2026: £590,556 (27 sales) — part year so far £852,060 £108,366 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in HP22 6, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (27 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 38 crimesJun 24: 21 crimesJul 24: 26 crimesAug 24: 25 crimesSep 24: 32 crimesOct 24: 24 crimesNov 24: 29 crimesDec 24: 22 crimesJan 25: 18 crimesFeb 25: 17 crimesMar 25: 36 crimesApr 25: 26 crimesMay 25: 27 crimesJun 25: 23 crimesJul 25: 24 crimesAug 25: 33 crimesSep 25: 20 crimesOct 25: 30 crimesNov 25: 20 crimesDec 25: 29 crimesJan 26: 20 crimesFeb 26: 19 crimesMar 26: 25 crimesApr 26: 30 crimes Apr 26: 30 crimes 38 17 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in HP22 6 (May 24–Apr 26, average 26/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
47
One-person households
26%
Households with children
28%
Households
5,393

Owned 75% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 15%

Census 2021 (ONS), for HP22 6.

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Hemel Hempstead HP22 6: frequently asked questions

Is Hemel Hempstead HP22 6 a good place to live?

In Hemel Hempstead (HP22 6), recorded crime is 34% below the national average, homes sell for around £852,060 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), 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).

What is the crime rate in Hemel Hempstead HP22 6?

Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP22 6 runs at 175.4 per 1,000 properties, 34% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Hemel Hempstead HP22 6 safe?

Crime in Hemel Hempstead HP22 6 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP22 6 runs at 175.4 per 1,000 properties, 34% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Hemel Hempstead HP22 6?

Homes in Hemel Hempstead HP22 6 sell for around £852,060 on average, based on 103 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Hemel Hempstead HP22 6 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP22 6 is rated high. Around 6.2% of properties (210 of 3,369) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 74 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Hemel Hempstead HP22 6?

There are 4 schools in Hemel Hempstead HP22 6 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Hemel Hempstead HP22 6 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Hemel Hempstead HP22 6, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Hemel Hempstead HP22 6 a deprived area?

Hemel Hempstead HP22 6 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).