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About

Chaulden is a residential neighbourhood situated on the northern edge of Hemel Hempstead, within the Dacorum borough. The area is characterised by post-war housing, primarily from the mid-20th century, with a mix of terraced and semi-detached homes. Its layout includes several cul-de-sacs and green spaces, providing a quiet, suburban atmosphere away from the town centre.

The area is bordered by the A41 dual carriageway to the west and contains the Chaulden Playing Fields and local shops on Chaulden Lane. A notable local feature is the presence of the 'Magic Roundabout', a complex gyratory system connecting several key roads, located just to the south of the neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Chaulden has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chaulden is £63,601 per year. There are 3 schools in Chaulden: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chaulden is home to around 5,024 people, with a population density of about 1,931.1 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
24%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chaulden Population
5,024
Population density
1,931.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.68(-17%)
Shoplifting
10.95(+54%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.35(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.78(-25%)
Burglary
4.78(+72%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,147
82.56%
Other White
276
5.49%
Indian
107
2.13%
African
67
1.33%
Irish
56
1.11%
Total population: 5,023

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,287
32.05%
Level 3 (A level)
672
16.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
661
16.46%
No qualifications
625
15.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
438
10.91%
Total 16+ residents: 4,015

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
671
32.88%
Owns outright
623
30.52%
Social rents from council
494
24.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
200
9.8%
Other forms of private rent
24
1.18%
Total households: 2,041

Property prices in Chaulden

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £422,500 in Chaulden area, with individual transactions ranging from £193,000 up to £1,625,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chaulden 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 Chaulden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£625,000
Flats8£265,500
Semi-Detached16£503,500
Terraced34£401,588

10 years median price trend in Chaulden

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

All postcodes in Chaulden

HP12AJ

Upper Sales

HP12LX

Roseheath

HP12AU

Northridge Way

HP12BE

White Hill

HP12LN

Valleyside

Data Sources

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