Hemel Hempstead HP8 area guide
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Is Hemel Hempstead HP8 a good place to live?
In Hemel Hempstead (HP8), recorded crime is 58% below the national average, homes sell for around £949,181 on average, there are 2 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 one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 58% 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
£949,181
Population
21,225
Recorded crime
95.5
Schools
2
Broadband
59%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Hemel Hempstead HP8
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP8 is rated high. Around 0.9% of properties (33 of 3,783) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 20 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 HP8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (22 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 HP8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 15/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 46
- One-person households
- 24%
- Households with children
- 33%
- Households
- 8,404
Owned 75% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 11%
Census 2021 (ONS), for HP8.
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Hemel Hempstead HP8: frequently asked questions
Is Hemel Hempstead HP8 a good place to live?
In Hemel Hempstead (HP8), recorded crime is 58% below the national average, homes sell for around £949,181 on average, there are 2 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 one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Hemel Hempstead HP8?
Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP8 runs at 95.5 per 1,000 properties, 58% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Hemel Hempstead HP8 safe?
Crime in Hemel Hempstead HP8 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP8 runs at 95.5 per 1,000 properties, 58% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Hemel Hempstead HP8?
Homes in Hemel Hempstead HP8 sell for around £949,181 on average, based on 88 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Hemel Hempstead HP8 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP8 is rated high. Around 0.9% of properties (33 of 3,783) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 20 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Hemel Hempstead HP8?
There are 2 schools in Hemel Hempstead HP8 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Hemel Hempstead HP8 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Hemel Hempstead HP8, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Hemel Hempstead HP8 a deprived area?
Hemel Hempstead HP8 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).