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Hemel Hempstead HP6 6 area guide

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Is Hemel Hempstead HP6 6 a good place to live?

In Hemel Hempstead (HP6 6), recorded crime is 57% below the national average, homes sell for around £777,143 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 none, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, 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.

Flood risk in Hemel Hempstead HP6 6

Hemel Hempstead HP6 6 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,223 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

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)

1995: £136,139 (184 sales)1996: £123,199 (174 sales)1997: £151,785 (151 sales)1998: £166,158 (150 sales)1999: £200,356 (167 sales)2000: £205,939 (168 sales)2001: £227,243 (139 sales)2002: £252,786 (180 sales)2003: £302,040 (155 sales)2004: £337,783 (136 sales)2005: £370,755 (176 sales)2006: £368,308 (184 sales)2007: £405,865 (142 sales)2008: £398,582 (68 sales)2009: £363,250 (84 sales)2010: £449,829 (115 sales)2011: £417,663 (150 sales)2012: £374,413 (216 sales)2013: £403,329 (187 sales)2014: £480,599 (167 sales)2015: £505,202 (131 sales)2016: £569,495 (139 sales)2017: £603,245 (151 sales)2018: £654,879 (120 sales)2019: £611,551 (160 sales)2020: £648,191 (136 sales)2021: £654,237 (187 sales)2022: £780,936 (114 sales)2023: £744,780 (110 sales)2024: £777,143 (126 sales)2025: £779,404 (116 sales)2026: £735,737 (19 sales) 2026: £735,737 (19 sales) — part year so far £780,936 £123,199 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in HP6 6, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (19 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 29 crimesJun 24: 31 crimesJul 24: 24 crimesAug 24: 21 crimesSep 24: 18 crimesOct 24: 21 crimesNov 24: 32 crimesDec 24: 29 crimesJan 25: 20 crimesFeb 25: 21 crimesMar 25: 20 crimesApr 25: 28 crimesMay 25: 26 crimesJun 25: 38 crimesJul 25: 29 crimesAug 25: 40 crimesSep 25: 28 crimesOct 25: 19 crimesNov 25: 23 crimesDec 25: 33 crimesJan 26: 36 crimesFeb 26: 20 crimesMar 26: 25 crimesApr 26: 26 crimes Apr 26: 26 crimes 40 18 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in HP6 6 (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
43
One-person households
26%
Households with children
36%
Households
6,448

Owned 67% · Social rent 16% · Private rent 15%

Census 2021 (ONS), for HP6 6.

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Hemel Hempstead HP6 6: frequently asked questions

Is Hemel Hempstead HP6 6 a good place to live?

In Hemel Hempstead (HP6 6), recorded crime is 57% below the national average, homes sell for around £777,143 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 none, 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 HP6 6?

Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP6 6 runs at 115.0 per 1,000 properties, 57% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Hemel Hempstead HP6 6 safe?

Crime in Hemel Hempstead HP6 6 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP6 6 runs at 115.0 per 1,000 properties, 57% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Hemel Hempstead HP6 6?

Homes in Hemel Hempstead HP6 6 sell for around £777,143 on average, based on 126 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Hemel Hempstead HP6 6 at risk of flooding?

Hemel Hempstead HP6 6 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,223 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Hemel Hempstead HP6 6?

There are 7 schools in Hemel Hempstead HP6 6 (6 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Hemel Hempstead HP6 6 any good?

Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Hemel Hempstead HP6 6, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Hemel Hempstead HP6 6 a deprived area?

Hemel Hempstead HP6 6 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).