Hemel Hempstead HP23 area guide
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Is Hemel Hempstead HP23 a good place to live?
In Hemel Hempstead (HP23), recorded crime is 31% below the national average, homes sell for around £650,177 on average, there are 10 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 one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- B Safetycrime 31% below average
- E Floodhigh risk
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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
£650,177
Population
28,080
Recorded crime
158.0
Schools
10
Broadband
71%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Hemel Hempstead HP23
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP23 is rated high. Around 1.3% of properties (132 of 10,404) 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)
Annual sold price in HP23, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (62 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in HP23 (May 24–Apr 26, average 72/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 48
- One-person households
- 28%
- Households with children
- 28%
- Households
- 11,763
Owned 76% · Social rent 11% · Private rent 12%
Census 2021 (ONS), for HP23.
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Hemel Hempstead HP23: frequently asked questions
Is Hemel Hempstead HP23 a good place to live?
In Hemel Hempstead (HP23), recorded crime is 31% below the national average, homes sell for around £650,177 on average, there are 10 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 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 HP23?
Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP23 runs at 158.0 per 1,000 properties, 31% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Hemel Hempstead HP23 safe?
Crime in Hemel Hempstead HP23 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP23 runs at 158.0 per 1,000 properties, 31% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Hemel Hempstead HP23?
Homes in Hemel Hempstead HP23 sell for around £650,177 on average, based on 296 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Hemel Hempstead HP23 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP23 is rated high. Around 1.3% of properties (132 of 10,404) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 74 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Hemel Hempstead HP23?
There are 10 schools in Hemel Hempstead HP23 (8 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Hemel Hempstead HP23 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Hemel Hempstead HP23, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Hemel Hempstead HP23 a deprived area?
Hemel Hempstead HP23 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).