Hemel Hempstead HP5 3 area guide
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Is Hemel Hempstead HP5 3 a good place to live?
In Hemel Hempstead (HP5 3), recorded crime is 85% below the national average, homes sell for around £534,951 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 85% below average
- E Floodhigh risk
- How we grade →
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
£534,951
Population
14,356
Recorded crime
41.5
Schools
4
Broadband
69%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Hemel Hempstead HP5 3
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP5 3 is rated high. Around 2.0% of properties (78 of 3,865) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 61 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 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (31 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 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 12/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 44
- One-person households
- 26%
- Households with children
- 31%
- Households
- 5,752
Owned 75% · Social rent 11% · Private rent 14%
Census 2021 (ONS), for HP5 3.
Browse postcodes
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Hemel Hempstead HP5 3: frequently asked questions
Is Hemel Hempstead HP5 3 a good place to live?
In Hemel Hempstead (HP5 3), recorded crime is 85% below the national average, homes sell for around £534,951 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Hemel Hempstead HP5 3?
Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP5 3 runs at 41.5 per 1,000 properties, 85% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Hemel Hempstead HP5 3 safe?
Crime in Hemel Hempstead HP5 3 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP5 3 runs at 41.5 per 1,000 properties, 85% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Hemel Hempstead HP5 3?
Homes in Hemel Hempstead HP5 3 sell for around £534,951 on average, based on 102 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Hemel Hempstead HP5 3 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP5 3 is rated high. Around 2.0% of properties (78 of 3,865) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 61 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Hemel Hempstead HP5 3?
There are 4 schools in Hemel Hempstead HP5 3 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Hemel Hempstead HP5 3 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Hemel Hempstead HP5 3, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Hemel Hempstead HP5 3 a deprived area?
Hemel Hempstead HP5 3 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).