Dacorum is a local government district in Hertfordshire, East of England. It covers an area of approximately 212 square kilometres, including towns like Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted, and Tring. The district is known for its mix of urban and rural landscapes, with parts of the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty within its boundaries. Dacorum has a population of around 155,000, with Hemel Hempstead serving as the largest and most populous town.
The area has strong transport links, including the M1 motorway and rail connections to London. Historically, Dacorum was part of the ancient Hundred of Dacorum, with Berkhamsted Castle being a notable landmark. The district also features several parks and green spaces, such as Gadebridge Park and Ashridge Estate. Economy-wise, it includes retail, manufacturing, and service sectors, with Hemel Hempstead hosting a mix of businesses and industrial areas.
On average Dacorum has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Dacorum is £55,379 per year. There are 81 schools in Dacorum: 56 primary (5 Outstanding and 41 Good) and 9 secondary (0 Outstanding and 7 Good).
Adeyfield East
Adeyfield West
Aldbury and Wigginton
Apsley and Corner Hall
Ashridge
Bennetts End
Berkhamsted Castle
Berkhamsted East
Berkhamsted West
Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield
Boxmoor
Chaulden and Warners End
Gadebridge
Grovehill
Hemel Hempstead Town
Highfield
Kings Langley
Leverstock Green
Nash Mills
Northchurch
Tring Central
Tring East
Tring West and Rural
Watling
Woodhall Farm