Postcode sector · HP9 1

Hemel Hempstead HP9 1 area guide

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Is Hemel Hempstead HP9 1 a good place to live?

In Hemel Hempstead (HP9 1), recorded crime is 69% below the national average, homes sell for around £1,175,435 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (2 of 2 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 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.

Flood risk in Hemel Hempstead HP9 1

Hemel Hempstead HP9 1 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,451 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: £180,099 (154 sales)1996: £212,399 (174 sales)1997: £226,121 (189 sales)1998: £255,386 (128 sales)1999: £287,406 (167 sales)2000: £336,499 (157 sales)2001: £443,440 (191 sales)2002: £432,225 (200 sales)2003: £544,855 (172 sales)2004: £550,961 (169 sales)2005: £522,380 (216 sales)2006: £622,928 (189 sales)2007: £706,804 (195 sales)2008: £700,788 (134 sales)2009: £561,555 (173 sales)2010: £720,534 (144 sales)2011: £718,514 (133 sales)2012: £814,602 (153 sales)2013: £741,203 (159 sales)2014: £813,436 (208 sales)2015: £1,022,461 (177 sales)2016: £989,915 (144 sales)2017: £1,097,826 (133 sales)2018: £1,015,055 (151 sales)2019: £1,098,520 (125 sales)2020: £1,091,169 (144 sales)2021: £1,182,403 (218 sales)2022: £1,317,338 (154 sales)2023: £1,116,603 (121 sales)2024: £1,175,435 (144 sales)2025: £1,276,999 (158 sales)2026: £794,905 (21 sales) 2026: £794,905 (21 sales) — part year so far £1,317,338 £180,099 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in HP9 1, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (21 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 8 crimesJun 24: 26 crimesJul 24: 19 crimesAug 24: 18 crimesSep 24: 25 crimesOct 24: 18 crimesNov 24: 23 crimesDec 24: 15 crimesJan 25: 15 crimesFeb 25: 12 crimesMar 25: 15 crimesApr 25: 22 crimesMay 25: 20 crimesJun 25: 16 crimesJul 25: 29 crimesAug 25: 28 crimesSep 25: 17 crimesOct 25: 42 crimesNov 25: 45 crimesDec 25: 14 crimesJan 26: 25 crimesFeb 26: 12 crimesMar 26: 13 crimesApr 26: 22 crimes Apr 26: 22 crimes 45 8 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in HP9 1 (May 24–Apr 26, average 21/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
45
One-person households
26%
Households with children
33%
Households
6,680

Owned 72% · Social rent 11% · Private rent 16%

Census 2021 (ONS), for HP9 1.

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Hemel Hempstead HP9 1: frequently asked questions

Is Hemel Hempstead HP9 1 a good place to live?

In Hemel Hempstead (HP9 1), recorded crime is 69% below the national average, homes sell for around £1,175,435 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (2 of 2 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 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Hemel Hempstead HP9 1?

Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP9 1 runs at 83.0 per 1,000 properties, 69% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Hemel Hempstead HP9 1 safe?

Crime in Hemel Hempstead HP9 1 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP9 1 runs at 83.0 per 1,000 properties, 69% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Hemel Hempstead HP9 1?

Homes in Hemel Hempstead HP9 1 sell for around £1,175,435 on average, based on 144 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Hemel Hempstead HP9 1 at risk of flooding?

Hemel Hempstead HP9 1 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,451 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Hemel Hempstead HP9 1?

There are 6 schools in Hemel Hempstead HP9 1 (3 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Hemel Hempstead HP9 1 any good?

Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Hemel Hempstead HP9 1, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Hemel Hempstead HP9 1 a deprived area?

Hemel Hempstead HP9 1 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).