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About

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.

Area overview

On average Dacorum has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 84 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 £55,373 per year. There are 81 schools in Dacorum: 56 primary (5 Outstanding and 41 Good) and 9 secondary (0 Outstanding and 7 Good).

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Dacorum Population

155,081

Population density

729.8 per km²

Demographics

British

122,107

78.74%

Other White

9,997

6.45%

Indian

3,397

2.19%

African

2,822

1.82%

Pakistani

2,588

1.67%

Total population: 155,081

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

20,937

33.02%

Owns outright

19,598

30.91%

Social rents from council

9,863

15.55%

Private landlord or letting agency

8,214

12.95%

Other social rented

3,457

5.45%

Total households: 63,412

Property prices in Dacorum

Based on 1,816 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Dacorum area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £3,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Dacorum over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	350	£801,500	£474,075	£638,125	£1,075,000	£1,825,000
Flats	399	£257,500	£150,000	£210,000	£311,000	£420,000
Semi-Detached	427	£535,000	£363,160	£453,750	£655,000	£900,000
Terraced	640	£418,250	£294,875	£369,500	£485,000	£695,000

10 years median price trend in Dacorum

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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