Postcode sector · HP5 1

Hemel Hempstead HP5 1 area guide

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Is Hemel Hempstead HP5 1 a good place to live?

In Hemel Hempstead (HP5 1), recorded crime is 45% below the national average, homes sell for around £484,382 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

A Safetycrime 45% 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
£484,382
from 130 sales
Population
17,632
Deprivation decile 6/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
146.3
per 1,000 · -45% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
4
3 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
70%
gigabit-ready · 92% superfast
Flood risk
High
13.2% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Hemel Hempstead HP5 1

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP5 1 is rated high. Around 13.2% of properties (564 of 4,258) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 382 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 HP5 1, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (36 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 HP5 1 (May 24–Apr 26, average 36/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 43
One-person households: 30%
Households with children: 30%
Households: 7,233

Owned 69% · Social rent 15% · Private rent 16%

Census 2021 (ONS), for HP5 1.

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Hemel Hempstead HP5 1: frequently asked questions

Is Hemel Hempstead HP5 1 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Hemel Hempstead HP5 1?

Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP5 1 runs at 146.3 per 1,000 properties, 45% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Hemel Hempstead HP5 1 safe?

Crime in Hemel Hempstead HP5 1 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP5 1 runs at 146.3 per 1,000 properties, 45% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Hemel Hempstead HP5 1?

Homes in Hemel Hempstead HP5 1 sell for around £484,382 on average, based on 130 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Hemel Hempstead HP5 1 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP5 1 is rated high. Around 13.2% of properties (564 of 4,258) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 382 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Hemel Hempstead HP5 1?

There are 4 schools in Hemel Hempstead HP5 1 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Hemel Hempstead HP5 1 a deprived area?

Hemel Hempstead HP5 1 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).