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Adeyfield West

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About

Adeyfield West is a residential ward located on the western side of Hemel Hempstead's original post-war new town development. The area is characterised by its grid-like street patterns and a mix of housing, primarily from the mid-20th century, including terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some low-rise flats. The layout follows the neighbourhood planning principles of its era, with homes arranged around communal greens and pedestrian pathways.

The ward contains several local amenities for residents, including Adeyfield Academy and a parade of shops serving everyday needs. Large areas of open space and playing fields are integrated into the design, with the Grand Union Canal forming a green corridor along its southern boundary. The area's design is a direct reflection of its planned post-war origins, creating a distinct and functional suburban community.

Area overview

On average Adeyfield West has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 31.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Adeyfield West is £54,761 per year. There are 1 schools in Adeyfield West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Adeyfield West is home to around 5,960 people, with a population density of about 5,113.7 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
31.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Adeyfield West Population
5,960
Population density
5,113.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
69.46(+120%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.06(+194%)
Shoplifting
25.84(+278%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.74(+85%)
Vehicle crime
11.24(+155%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,558
76.53%
Other White
451
7.57%
Pakistani
147
2.47%
Indian
126
2.12%
African
99
1.66%
Total population: 5,956

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,221
25.9%
No qualifications
929
19.71%
Level 3 (A level)
783
16.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
779
16.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
605
12.83%
Total 16+ residents: 4,714

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
757
31.29%
Social rents from council
743
30.72%
Owns outright
569
23.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
229
9.47%
Other social rented
81
3.35%
Total households: 2,419

Property prices in Adeyfield West

Median price£402,500
Price per sq ft£450
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£336K – £469K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £402,500 (about £450 per square foot) in Adeyfield West area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,000 up to £622,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Adeyfield West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£595,000£447
Semi-Detached13£470,000£456
Terraced26£400,000£456
Flats11£250,000£428

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Adeyfield West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Adeyfield West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£435,000£227,000£450,000£350,000
2017£340,000£243,000£447,500£335,000
2018£475,000£241,000£420,000£340,000
2019£227,500£415,000£328,000
2020£425,500£208,500£485,000£340,000
2021£588,000£228,000£455,000£370,125
2022£680,000£223,000£457,500£395,000
2023£605,250£223,750£510,500£384,000
2024£555,000£215,000£455,000£390,000
2025£590,000£260,000£529,500£410,750
2026£514,500£240,000£582,500£350,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Adeyfield West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Adeyfield West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£434£324£395£355
2017£351£429£375£367
2018£375£342£401£395
2019£413£378£346
2020£388£415£398£369
2021£421£336£414£382
2022£418£430£444£432
2023£575£350£487£470
2024£433£344£462£408
2025£443£417£446£453
2026£451£446£420£477
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Adeyfield West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Adeyfield West in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.