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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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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. There are 2 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
131
Deprivation level
5/10
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
66.04(+112%)
Anti-social behaviour
44.77(+288%)
Shoplifting
28.76(+305%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.45(+79%)
Public order
11.19(+115%)
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

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £371,250 in Hemel Hempstead Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,000 up to £950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hemel Hempstead Town 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 Hemel Hempstead Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£590,000
Flats47£225,000
Semi-Detached26£525,000
Terraced46£405,250

10 years median price trend in Hemel Hempstead Town

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hemel Hempstead Town.

All postcodes in Hemel Hempstead Town

HP11EA

Waterhouse Street

HP11JA

Cotterells Hill

HP11UH

Brindley Way

HP24AD

Hillfield Road

HP11AH

Heath Lane

HP24AH

Crescent Road

HP24AQ

Alexandra Road

HP24LN

Turners Hill

HP25BL

Midland Road

HP25DR

Mountfield Road

HP25EX

Manley Road

HP25XG

Alexandra Road

HP11DA

Stephyns Chambers

HP11FW

Cotterells

HP11HG

Bury Road

HP11SU

Cemmaes Court Road

HP24BZ

Homefield Road

HP24DT

Broadfield Road

HP24RP

St Albans Road

HP25DS

Seymour Crescent

HP25ET

Laurel Close

HP11AZ

Cotterells

HP11SS

Bury Hill Close

HP25DW

Alexandra Road

HP25EB

Adeyfield Road

HP25EY

Commons Lane

HP11LR

Queensway

HP11XA

Astley Road

HP24EB

Sawyers Way

HP24LH

Turners Hill

HP25EA

Adeyfield Road

HP24EN

Longlands

HP24LW

Turners Hill

HP11DP

Dacorum Way

HP19ZY

Marlowes

HP24AP

Walnut Grove

HP24FT

Orchid Drive

HP11XP

Bury Green

HP24AR

Mayflower Avenue

HP24AT

The Sidings

HP24TT

Park Lane

HP25EJ

Springfield Road

HP11AQ

Gade Place

HP11BL

Marlowes

HP11JZ

Station Road

HP25UX

Bencroft Road

HP11AN

Cotterells

HP11HZ

Cotterells

HP11JW

Cotterells

HP24AB

Hillfield Road

HP24BQ

Longlands

HP24FS

Selden Hill

HP25HA

Queensway

HP11LN

Dacorum Way

HP24BL

Abel Close

HP24TF

Paradise

HP11BE

Marlowes

HP11JF

Cemetery Hill

HP24EA

The Driftway

HP24RW

Sandmere Close

HP11AX

Kd Plaza

HP11ST

Cemmaes Court Road

HP25EE

Springfield Road

HP24LB

Lower Yott

HP25DP

Adeyfield Road

HP11EQ

Marlowes

HP11BA

Marlowes

HP11BT

Riverside

HP24FA

Selden Hill

HP24TP

Wood Lane

HP11DX

The Marlowes Centre

HP24AS

Hillfield Road

HP25PW

Summerleas Close

HP11BS

Waterhouse Street

Data Sources

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