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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 148 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
148
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
68.95(+122%)
Anti-social behaviour
53.83(+366%)
Shoplifting
17.86(+151%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.24(+138%)
Vehicle crime
12.24(+169%)
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 £355,000 in Grovehill area, with individual transactions ranging from £133,173 up to £730,000.

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
Detached2£407,500
Flats10£212,500
Semi-Detached7£390,000
Terraced45£362,000

10 years median price trend in Grovehill

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

Data Sources

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