Postcode sector · HP23 4

Hemel Hempstead HP23 4 area guide

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Is Hemel Hempstead HP23 4 a good place to live?

In Hemel Hempstead (HP23 4), recorded crime is 87% below the national average, homes sell for around £634,065 on average, there are 3 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 9/10, 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 HP23 4

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP23 4 is rated high. Around 1.7% of properties (66 of 3,787) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 40 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: £93,077 (110 sales)1996: £103,311 (130 sales)1997: £126,607 (161 sales)1998: £137,653 (147 sales)1999: £151,880 (151 sales)2000: £171,956 (132 sales)2001: £198,259 (130 sales)2002: £237,189 (166 sales)2003: £271,546 (138 sales)2004: £264,596 (144 sales)2005: £282,028 (112 sales)2006: £316,080 (159 sales)2007: £337,410 (146 sales)2008: £355,218 (74 sales)2009: £323,276 (83 sales)2010: £357,713 (112 sales)2011: £311,999 (81 sales)2012: £344,903 (86 sales)2013: £357,179 (106 sales)2014: £384,789 (123 sales)2015: £463,096 (123 sales)2016: £510,440 (107 sales)2017: £529,012 (98 sales)2018: £541,929 (81 sales)2019: £587,341 (116 sales)2020: £570,599 (133 sales)2021: £642,666 (220 sales)2022: £632,455 (173 sales)2023: £668,590 (149 sales)2024: £634,065 (120 sales)2025: £625,803 (112 sales)2026: £833,382 (17 sales) 2026: £833,382 (17 sales) — part year so far £833,382 £93,077 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in HP23 4, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (17 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 9 crimesJun 24: 3 crimesJul 24: 5 crimesAug 24: 4 crimesSep 24: 4 crimesOct 24: 5 crimesNov 24: 3 crimesDec 24: 7 crimesJan 25: 3 crimesFeb 25: 9 crimesMar 25: 9 crimesApr 25: 3 crimesMay 25: 7 crimesJun 25: 14 crimesJul 25: 8 crimesAug 25: 4 crimesSep 25: 10 crimesOct 25: 4 crimesNov 25: 4 crimesDec 25: 9 crimesJan 26: 3 crimesFeb 26: 1 crimesMar 26: 4 crimesApr 26: 7 crimes Apr 26: 7 crimes 14 1 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in HP23 4 (May 24–Apr 26, average 6/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
46
One-person households
28%
Households with children
30%
Households
6,046

Owned 78% · Social rent 8% · Private rent 14%

Census 2021 (ONS), for HP23 4.

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Hemel Hempstead HP23 4: frequently asked questions

Is Hemel Hempstead HP23 4 a good place to live?

In Hemel Hempstead (HP23 4), recorded crime is 87% below the national average, homes sell for around £634,065 on average, there are 3 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 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Hemel Hempstead HP23 4?

Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP23 4 runs at 34.6 per 1,000 properties, 87% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Hemel Hempstead HP23 4 safe?

Crime in Hemel Hempstead HP23 4 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP23 4 runs at 34.6 per 1,000 properties, 87% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Hemel Hempstead HP23 4?

Homes in Hemel Hempstead HP23 4 sell for around £634,065 on average, based on 120 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Hemel Hempstead HP23 4 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP23 4 is rated high. Around 1.7% of properties (66 of 3,787) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 40 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Hemel Hempstead HP23 4?

There are 3 schools in Hemel Hempstead HP23 4 (3 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Hemel Hempstead HP23 4 a deprived area?

Hemel Hempstead HP23 4 sits in deprivation decile 9 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).