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Hemel Hempstead Town

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About

Hemel Hempstead Town is a post-war New Town, characterised by its planned layout and central pedestrianised shopping area. The Marlowes serves as the main retail street, leading to the modern Riverside shopping centre. The design incorporates significant green spaces, including the adjacent Gadebridge Park.

The area's most distinctive element is its original 'Magic Roundabout' system, a complex junction of six mini-roundabouts. The Old Town High Street offers a contrast, with its historic buildings and traditional market. The town centre is a functional hub for the wider Dacorum district, providing essential services and transport links.

Area overview

On average Hemel Hempstead Town has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 128 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 27.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hemel Hempstead Town is £54,536 per year. The median sale price in Hemel Hempstead Town is £335,000 (around £414 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £226,925 and £442,500. There are 1 schools in Hemel Hempstead Town: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hemel Hempstead Town is home to around 11,615 people, with a population density of about 5,111.8 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
128
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
27.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hemel Hempstead Town Population
11,615
Population density
5,111.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.35(+91%)
Anti-social behaviour
46.41(+301%)
Shoplifting
24.88(+264%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.4(+95%)
Other theft
10.59(+94%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,038
69.2%
Other White
1,195
10.29%
Indian
387
3.33%
African
334
2.88%
Pakistani
262
2.26%
Total population: 11,615

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,138
33.84%
No qualifications
1,527
16.47%
Level 3 (A level)
1,449
15.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,379
14.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,031
11.12%
Total 16+ residents: 9,272

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,455
28.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,076
21.4%
Owns outright
1,052
20.93%
Social rents from council
784
15.6%
Other social rented
515
10.24%
Total households: 5,027

Property prices in Hemel Hempstead Town

Median price: £335,000
Price per sq ft: £414
Sales (last 12 months): 124
Typical range (middle 50%): £227K – £443K

Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 (about £414 per square foot) in Hemel Hempstead Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £950,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hemel Hempstead Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£595,000£482
Semi-Detached18£452,500£425
Terraced37£390,000£458
Flats57£217,500£360

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hemel Hempstead Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hemel Hempstead Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£435,000£233,500£442,500£352,550
2017£582,500£240,000£460,250£345,000
2018£572,125£225,000£412,500£350,000
2019£590,000£216,000£384,250£330,500
2020£400,000£212,000£448,000£339,950
2021£589,000£258,000£442,500£372,500
2022£680,000£275,000£485,000£420,000
2023£627,750£238,000£500,000£390,000
2024£570,000£210,000£460,000£406,250
2025£592,500£236,000£508,500£405,000
2026£544,000£220,000£430,000£383,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hemel Hempstead Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hemel Hempstead Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£434£500£421£363
2017£451£429£406£373
2018£437£406£400£396
2019£331£391£413£370
2020£351£400£409£390
2021£446£434£414£405
2022£465£438£447£458
2023£478£439£468£483
2024£412£391£474£426
2025£458£368£429£438
2026£531£353£420£478
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hemel Hempstead Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hemel Hempstead Town in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dacorum district.

Band A£1,606
Band B£1,873
Band C£2,141
Band D£2,409
Band E£2,944
Band F£3,479
Band G£4,014
Band H£4,817

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.