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About

Grovehill occupies the eastern edge of Hemel Hempstead, characterised by extensive post-war housing estates built to accommodate London's overspill population. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of terraced houses, semi-detached homes, and low-rise flats arranged around a central neighbourhood centre. The layout is functional, with a network of cul-de-sacs and distributor roads designed for the motor age.

The ward contains significant green infrastructure, including the large Grovehill playing fields and the landscaped grounds of the former Boxmoor Trust estate. A notable local feature is the modernist Grovehill Community Centre, a prominent social hub. The area is bounded by the A414 dual carriageway to the north and agricultural land to the east, marking a clear transition from town to countryside.

Area overview

On average Grovehill has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 140 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Grovehill is £53,098 per year. There are 5 schools in Grovehill: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Grovehill is home to around 8,006 people, with a population density of about 3,385.9 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
140
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
32.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Grovehill Population
8,006
Population density
3,385.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
65.58(+108%)
Anti-social behaviour
50.84(+339%)
Shoplifting
15.86(+132%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.12(+107%)
Other theft
11.62(+112%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,577
69.7%
Other White
806
10.07%
African
378
4.72%
Indian
248
3.1%
Pakistani
131
1.64%
Total population: 8,002

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,642
26.09%
No qualifications
1,337
21.25%
Level 3 (A level)
984
15.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
926
14.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
854
13.57%
Total 16+ residents: 6,293

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
899
28.05%
Owns outright
788
24.59%
Social rents from council
688
21.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
407
12.7%
Other social rented
374
11.67%
Total households: 3,205

Property prices in Grovehill

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 in Grovehill area, with individual transactions ranging from £133,173 up to £805,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Grovehill 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 Grovehill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£415,000
Terraced40£366,000
Semi-Detached7£390,000
Flats14£191,500

10 years median price trend in Grovehill

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

All postcodes in Grovehill

HP26EF

Clyde Square

HP27BB

Redbourn Road

HP26PA

Lomond Road

HP26BL

Waveney

HP26LQ

St Agnells Lane

HP26AJ

Livingstone Walk

HP26AQ

The Ridings

HP26AH

Livingstone Walk

HP27HH

Cupid Green Lane

HP26AT

Washington Avenue

HP26NH

Robin Hood Meadow

HP26ES

The Dee

HP26EW

The Dart

HP26AS

Basildon Square

HP26DZ

Avon Square

HP26DJ

Waveney

HP26NR

Penrose Court

HP26EQ

St Agnells Lane

HP26NL

Tintagel Close

HP26EU

Tresilian Square

HP26PP

Marion Walk

HP27BD

Harlow Court

HP26AL

Livingstone Walk

HP26BA

Craigavon Road

HP26DE

Aycliffe Drive

HP26FE

Grovehill

HP26DT

Brambling Rise

HP26NQ

Isenburg Way

HP26JZ

Wootton Drive

HP26NT

Camborne Drive

HP26LS

Claymore

HP26ED

Medway Road

HP26DF

Aycliffe Drive

HP26EA

Colne Way

HP26LX

Dunlin Road

HP26LD

Wootton Drive

HP26ET

Torridge Walk

HP26AA

Washington Avenue

HP27AX

St Agnells Lane

HP26EN

The Dee

HP26DP

Sarum Place

HP26NP

Penrose Court

HP26DU

Marlborough Rise

HP26LR

Claymore

HP26LN

Claymore

HP13AX

Mill Close

HP26AZ

Craigavon Road

HP26LT

Washington Avenue

HP26LU

Dunlin Road

HP26NG

Washington Avenue

HP26NE

Argyll Road

HP26EE

Thames Avenue

HP27AT

St Agnells Court

HP13AU

Piccotts End Road

HP27BA

Redbourn Road

HP26NN

Tintagel Close

HP26LL

Claymore

HP26LE

Squires Ride

HP26LB

Wootton Drive

HP27GH

Cupid Green Lane

HP27HL

St Agnells Lane

HP26PB

Lomond Road

HP26AY

Hutton Close

HP26DB

Crawley Drive

HP26DN

Thatchers Croft

HP26BX

Crawley Drive

HP26NY

Hunting Gate

HP26LF

Essex Mead

HP26LW

Claymore

HP26NU

Helston Grove

HP26AU

Washington Avenue

HP13SG

Riverbank

HP26DQ

Waveney

HP26PE

Laidon Square

HP26ND

Argyll Road

HP26AE

Washington Avenue

HP26EP

Tamar Green

HP26DX

Severnmead

HP26LP

Claymore

HP26DH

Waveney

HP26JH

Piccotts End Lane

HP26EB

Mersey Place

HP26AN

Livingstone Walk

HP26BT

Bracknell Place

HP26BJ

Henry Wells Square

HP26NF

Argyll Road

HP26BH

Stevenage Rise

HP26NX

Hunting Gate

HP26BG

Avon Square

HP26EJ

The Wye

HP26LA

Wootton Drive

HP26DA

Hatfield Crescent

HP26DD

Welwyn Court

HP26NS

Tremaine Grove

HP26PR

Turnpike Green

HP27HN

Three Cherry Trees Lane

HP26DR

Watling Close

HP26PD

Leven Way

HP26LH

St Agnells Lane

HP27AY

St Agnells Lane

Data Sources

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