Postcode sector · HP4 3

Hemel Hempstead HP4 3 area guide

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Is Hemel Hempstead HP4 3 a good place to live?

In Hemel Hempstead (HP4 3), recorded crime is 55% below the national average, homes sell for around £738,516 on average, there are 7 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.

Avg sold price
£738,516
from 184 sales
Population
23,073
Deprivation decile 9/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
121.1
per 1,000 · -55% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
7
5 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
64%
gigabit-ready · 96% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.9% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Hemel Hempstead HP4 3

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP4 3 is rated high. Around 0.9% of properties (44 of 5,045) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 7 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 HP4 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (35 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 HP4 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 32/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: 31%
Households: 9,634

Owned 73% · Social rent 13% · Private rent 13%

Census 2021 (ONS), for HP4 3.

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Hemel Hempstead HP4 3: frequently asked questions

Is Hemel Hempstead HP4 3 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Hemel Hempstead HP4 3?

Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP4 3 runs at 121.1 per 1,000 properties, 55% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Hemel Hempstead HP4 3 safe?

Crime in Hemel Hempstead HP4 3 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP4 3 runs at 121.1 per 1,000 properties, 55% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Hemel Hempstead HP4 3?

Homes in Hemel Hempstead HP4 3 sell for around £738,516 on average, based on 184 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Hemel Hempstead HP4 3 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP4 3 is rated high. Around 0.9% of properties (44 of 5,045) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 7 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Hemel Hempstead HP4 3?

There are 7 schools in Hemel Hempstead HP4 3 (5 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Hemel Hempstead HP4 3 a deprived area?

Hemel Hempstead HP4 3 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).