Hemel Hempstead HP23 5 area guide
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Is Hemel Hempstead HP23 5 a good place to live?
In Hemel Hempstead (HP23 5), recorded crime is 30% below the national average, homes sell for around £560,674 on average, there are 6 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 30% 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
£560,674
Population
16,579
Recorded crime
186.3
Schools
6
Broadband
70%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Hemel Hempstead HP23 5
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP23 5 is rated high. Around 1.6% of properties (66 of 4,047) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 34 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 HP23 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (38 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 HP23 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 27/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 46
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 28%
- Households
- 7,042
Owned 75% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 13%
Census 2021 (ONS), for HP23 5.
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Hemel Hempstead HP23 5: frequently asked questions
Is Hemel Hempstead HP23 5 a good place to live?
In Hemel Hempstead (HP23 5), recorded crime is 30% below the national average, homes sell for around £560,674 on average, there are 6 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 5?
Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP23 5 runs at 186.3 per 1,000 properties, 30% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Hemel Hempstead HP23 5 safe?
Crime in Hemel Hempstead HP23 5 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP23 5 runs at 186.3 per 1,000 properties, 30% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Hemel Hempstead HP23 5?
Homes in Hemel Hempstead HP23 5 sell for around £560,674 on average, based on 122 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Hemel Hempstead HP23 5 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP23 5 is rated high. Around 1.6% of properties (66 of 4,047) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 34 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Hemel Hempstead HP23 5?
There are 6 schools in Hemel Hempstead HP23 5 (4 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Hemel Hempstead HP23 5 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Hemel Hempstead HP23 5, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Hemel Hempstead HP23 5 a deprived area?
Hemel Hempstead HP23 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).