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About

Boxmoor is a residential ward located on the northwestern edge of Hemel Hempstead, bordering the Chiltern Hills. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern developments, set around a central conservation area. It is bordered by the Grand Union Canal to the north and east, which forms a distinct boundary and provides a linear green corridor for walking and cycling through the locality.

The ward is centred on Boxmoor Common, a large area of historic grazing land that hosts a weekly farmers' market and annual events. The common is crossed by the main railway line, with Boxmoor station providing direct links to London. Local amenities are concentrated along St. John's Road and around the station, serving the community with independent shops and services.

Area overview

On average Boxmoor has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 191 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Boxmoor is £66,851 per year. There are 7 schools in Boxmoor: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Boxmoor is home to around 8,741 people, with a population density of about 4,269.9 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
191
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
14.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Boxmoor Population
8,741
Population density
4,269.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
93.24(+200%)
Anti-social behaviour
58.92(+410%)
Shoplifting
37.75(+431%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.96(+180%)
Public order
16.59(+219%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,979
79.86%
Other White
612
7%
Indian
237
2.71%
Irish
165
1.89%
African
102
1.17%
Total population: 8,739

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,137
43.9%
Level 3 (A level)
1,154
16.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
986
13.8%
No qualifications
813
11.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
588
8.23%
Total 16+ residents: 7,146

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,367
35.5%
Owns outright
1,255
32.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
593
15.4%
Social rents from council
329
8.54%
Other social rented
208
5.4%
Total households: 3,851

Property prices in Boxmoor

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £473,000 in Boxmoor area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,075,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Boxmoor 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 Boxmoor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£685,000
Flats26£260,500
Semi-Detached32£607,500
Terraced38£440,000

10 years median price trend in Boxmoor

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

All postcodes in Boxmoor

HP11QT

Alston Road

HP11JS

Park Road

HP11QD

Kingsland Road

HP11UF

Cotterells Hill

HP11PL

Beechfield Road

HP11QA

Wharf Villas

HP11QF

St Johns Road

HP11RQ

Woodland Close

HP11SP

Bury Hill

HP11TD

Glenview Road

HP11TE

Glenview Road

HP11QG

St Johns Road

HP11RP

Wrensfield

HP11RT

Green End Road

HP11HY

Collett Road

HP11LY

Thorne Close

HP11ND

Fishery Road

HP11PW

Beechfield Road

HP11DU

Mayo Gardens

HP11NR

St Johns Road

HP11SE

Counters Close

HP11XH

Everall Close

HP11JD

Cotterells Hill

HP11SQ

Cardy Road

HP11TN

Pinewood Gardens

HP12AG

Northridge Way

HP11AJ

Cotterells

HP11JN

Vicarage Close

HP11QW

Green End Road

HP11SY

Bury Green

HP12AS

Northridge Way

HP11JE

Cotterells

HP11PX

Horsecroft Road

HP11TL

Lockers Park Lane

HP11QB

Kingsland Road

HP11QY

Sebright Road

HP11XF

Holly Grove

HP11QL

Puller Road

HP11JP

Cotterells

HP11NT

The Driveway

HP11RG

Woodland Avenue

HP11TF

Glenview Gardens

HP11JJ

Heath Lane

HP11PJ

Beechfield Road

HP11TZ

Hilmay Drive

HP11RL

Cardy Road

HP11GG

St Marys Place

HP11RJ

Gravel Hill Terrace

HP11SF

Lovel Close

HP11HW

Bury Road

HP11JG

Cotterells

HP11UE

St Johns Close

HP11JT

Park Road

HP11PN

Bishops Mead

HP11RA

Rosehill Court

HP11RY

Gravel Lane

HP11UB

The Cornfields

HP11NZ

Beechfield Road

HP11US

Bayley Mead

HP12BN

Old Fishery Lane

HP11AP

Cotterells

HP11PB

Thistlecroft

HP11PZ

Horsecroft Road

HP11XB

Linden Glade

HP12AB

Northridge Way

HP11SD

Barberry Road

HP11AG

Cotterells

HP11HU

Astley Road

HP11JL

Heath Brow

HP11PA

Crouchfield

HP11GH

Green End Road

HP11JR

St Johns Road

HP11TS

Heath Lane

HP12AA

Northridge Way

HP11PQ

Nettlecroft

HP11QU

Alston Road

HP13DN

Warners End Road

HP11HP

Leighton Buzzard Road

HP11NP

St Johns Road

HP11TJ

Lockers Park Lane

HP11AS

Cotterells

HP11QZ

River Park

HP11HX

Cemmaes Meadow

HP11RH

Gravel Hill Terrace

HP11SX

Melsted Road

HP11UL

The Cornfields

HP11UY

Little Green Close

HP12AD

Northridge Way

HP11QH

Hanover Green

HP11SN

Green End Gardens

HP11TU

Heath Close

HP13QE

Warners End Road

HP11PH

Beechfield Road

HP11RZ

Gravel Lane

HP11NA

Fishery Road

HP11SW

Beaumayes Close

HP11QJ

Grosvenor Terrace

HP11RF

Fishery Passage

HP11AL

Cotterells

HP11AT

Cotterells

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.