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About

Bennetts End is a residential neighbourhood situated on the eastern side of Hemel Hempstead, within the Dacorum borough. The area is characterised by post-war housing, primarily consisting of terraced and semi-detached homes built from the 1950s onwards. It functions as a local community with its own shopping parade providing essential retail services for residents. The layout includes numerous cul-de-sacs and green spaces interspersed amongst the housing estates.

The geography includes gentle slopes and is bordered by areas of woodland, notably to the east. A notable local feature is the 'Bennetts End Community Centre', which serves as a focal point for various groups and activities. The ward is well-connected by several bus routes linking it to Hemel Hempstead town centre and neighbouring districts. Housing remains its predominant land use, with a mix of private and socially-rented properties.

Area overview

On average Bennetts End has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bennetts End is £62,944 per year. There are 2 schools in Bennetts End: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bennetts End is home to around 6,031 people, with a population density of about 5,444.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
28%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bennetts End Population
6,031
Population density
5,444.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.04(+81%)
Anti-social behaviour
39.13(+238%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.45(+49%)
Other theft
9.29(+70%)
Vehicle crime
8.62(+96%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,332
71.83%
Other White
419
6.95%
Pakistani
362
6%
Indian
153
2.54%
African
142
2.35%
Total population: 6,031

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,407
29.81%
Level 3 (A level)
836
17.71%
No qualifications
777
16.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
699
14.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
589
12.48%
Total 16+ residents: 4,720

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
786
34.86%
Owns outright
635
28.16%
Social rents from council
460
20.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
206
9.14%
Other social rented
110
4.88%
Total households: 2,255

Property prices in Bennetts End

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £422,500 in Bennetts End area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £885,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bennetts End in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bennetts End over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats6£235,000
Semi-Detached26£495,000
Terraced18£409,000
Detached6£655,000

10 years median price trend in Bennetts End

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bennetts End.

All postcodes in Bennetts End

HP39QD

Hobbs Hill Road

HP39UQ

Great Elms Road

HP39TZ

Great Elms Road

HP38DZ

Bennetts End Road

HP39PX

Oliver Close

HP39NN

Risedale Road

HP39JW

St Albans Hill

HP39LD

Fouracres Drive

HP39PZ

Oliver Road

HP39NJ

Risedale Hill

HP39QP

Royal Court

HP39UY

Ivory Court

HP39JJ

Alldicks Road

HP39QE

Athelstan Road

HP39QG

Hobbs Hill Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.