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Hemel Hempstead Town

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About

Hemel Hempstead Town ward encompasses the historic core and modern administrative centre of this Hertfordshire town. The area is defined by the Water Gardens, a large concrete-lined ornamental lake and fountain system constructed as part of the post-war New Town development.

Key landmarks include the Old Town High Street, with its medieval church and timber-framed buildings, standing in contrast to the adjacent Marlowes shopping precinct. The ward contains the Civic Centre and Dacorum Borough Council offices, functioning as the primary hub for local governance and commerce within the wider district.

Area overview

On average Hemel Hempstead Town has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 227 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.1% 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 £56,275 per year. 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 7,190 people, with a population density of about 4,754.7 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
227
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
33.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hemel Hempstead Town Population
7,190
Population density
4,754.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
111.96(+260%)
Anti-social behaviour
82.48(+614%)
Shoplifting
46.73(+557%)
Public order
21(+304%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.86(+225%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,818
67.01%
Other White
735
10.22%
African
285
3.96%
Pakistani
210
2.92%
Indian
204
2.84%
Total population: 7,190

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,895
33.24%
No qualifications
1,056
18.52%
Level 3 (A level)
861
15.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
785
13.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
665
11.66%
Total 16+ residents: 5,701

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
812
24.89%
Owns with a mortgage
731
22.4%
Social rents from council
592
18.14%
Owns outright
530
16.24%
Other social rented
502
15.38%
Total households: 3,263

Property prices in Hemel Hempstead Town

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £326,000 in Hemel Hempstead Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,416 up to £880,000.

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
Detached5£590,000
Flats35£210,000
Semi-Detached16£451,500
Terraced18£391,250

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

HP11ER

The Square

HP11LD

Marlowes

HP24XP

Scriveners Close

HP11EX

Combe Street

HP11EF

Bridge Street

HP13AH

High Street

HP11BG

Dacorum Way

HP24AJ

Crescent Road

HP25JD

Kings Mews

HP25UF

The Bounce

HP25YX

Broadcroft

HP25ZF

Allandale

HP11EU

Waterhouse Street

HP11LF

Marlowes

HP24ZD

Selden Hill

HP25DQ

Westview Rise

HP25DU

Union Green

HP11EG

Bridge Street

HP25DB

St Pauls Road

HP11GN

King Harry Street

HP24ZE

Wood Lane

HP25BN

East Street

HP11ES

Waterhouse Street

HP25SU

Townsend

HP25YS

Berefeld

HP25ZG

Honeypot Close

HP11HD

Marlowes

HP11LE

Marlowes

HP13AN

Armstrong Place

HP25BX

Christchurch Road

HP24WL

Albion Hill

HP25HU

Garland Close

HP25YR

Boxhill

HP25YT

Wheatfield

HP11EW

Marlowes

HP25BF

Alexandra Road

HP25DH

Fensomes Close

HP11BZ

Bank Court

HP25GY

Gilroy Road

HP25HG

Figtree Hill

HP11DS

Waterhouse Street

HP11EP

The Square

HP13AA

High Street

HP25EU

The Gables

HP11DN

Marlowes

HP13AS

Cherry Bounce

HP25AB

Sunmead Road

HP25HF

Heather Way

HP25HH

Chapel Street

HP25SP

Townsend

HP24AX

Alexandra Road

HP25AE

Chapel Street

HP25YY

Sharpcroft

HP25DE

Cherry Bank

HP25YQ

Midland Road

HP11DZ

Marlowes

HP24AW

Concorde Drive

HP25GU

Thorn Mead

HP25DN

Alexandra Road

HP25FX

Queensway

HP11EB

Dacorum Way

HP11ET

Waterhouse Street

HP25BW

Broad Street

HP25DL

Archway Court

HP25HW

Herbert Street

HP24LS

Fernville Lane

HP25XQ

Victoria Place

HP13AF

High Street

HP13AL

High Street

HP24FF

Fernville Lane

HP25AA

Chapel Street

HP25BE

Alexandra Road

HP25JA

The Brackens

HP25YG

Midland Road

HP24YL

Park Lane

HP11DY

Marlowes

HP11LS

Queensway

HP25DD

St Pauls Road

HP24AG

Alexandra Road

HP11HL

Combe Street

HP11LA

Marlowes

HP24YJ

Park Lane

HP25BU

Queensway

HP25DJ

Chapel Street

HP11FU

Bridge Street

HP25YH

Thriftfield

HP11HN

Leighton Buzzard Road

HP11HT

Queensway

HP13AW

Sun Square

HP24TL

Wood Lane

HP24TR

Maynard Road

HP25GF

Midland Road

HP25GW

Lower Adeyfield Road

HP25PY

Downside

HP25YJ

Thriftfield

HP11BF

Dacorum Way

HP11BX

Waterhouse Street

HP11EZ

Marlowes

HP24AA

Hillfield Road

HP25BS

Alexandra Road

Data Sources

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