Hemel Hempstead HP27 area guide
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Is Hemel Hempstead HP27 a good place to live?
In Hemel Hempstead (HP27), recorded crime is 51% below the national average, homes sell for around £531,181 on average, there are 7 schools in the area (3 of 3 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).
- A Safetycrime 51% below average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- 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
£531,181
Population
24,402
Recorded crime
112.1
Schools
7
Broadband
53%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Hemel Hempstead HP27
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP27 is rated high. Around 0.5% of properties (40 of 7,646) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 13 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 HP27, 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 (54 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in HP27 (May 24–Apr 26, average 46/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 48
- One-person households
- 25%
- Households with children
- 27%
- Households
- 9,709
Owned 76% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 13%
Census 2021 (ONS), for HP27.
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Hemel Hempstead HP27: frequently asked questions
Is Hemel Hempstead HP27 a good place to live?
In Hemel Hempstead (HP27), recorded crime is 51% below the national average, homes sell for around £531,181 on average, there are 7 schools in the area (3 of 3 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 HP27?
Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP27 runs at 112.1 per 1,000 properties, 51% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Hemel Hempstead HP27 safe?
Crime in Hemel Hempstead HP27 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP27 runs at 112.1 per 1,000 properties, 51% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Hemel Hempstead HP27?
Homes in Hemel Hempstead HP27 sell for around £531,181 on average, based on 256 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Hemel Hempstead HP27 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP27 is rated high. Around 0.5% of properties (40 of 7,646) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 13 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Hemel Hempstead HP27?
There are 7 schools in Hemel Hempstead HP27 (5 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Hemel Hempstead HP27 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Hemel Hempstead HP27, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Hemel Hempstead HP27 a deprived area?
Hemel Hempstead HP27 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).