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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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 221 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
221
Deprivation level
7/10
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
102.92(+226%)
Anti-social behaviour
85.54(+639%)
Shoplifting
40.75(+496%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.31(+220%)
Other theft
19.19(+251%)
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 78 recent sales, the median property price is £292,500 in Hemel Hempstead Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,416 up to £875,000.

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
Terraced18£391,250
Semi-Detached15£420,000
Flats40£206,000

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

HP24FY

Selden Hill

HP25YZ

Layhill

HP11HD

Marlowes

HP25DD

St Pauls Road

HP11LB

Dacorum Way

HP11LE

Marlowes

HP11BB

Marlowes

HP11DS

Waterhouse Street

HP11EG

Bridge Street

HP24AW

Concorde Drive

HP25BY

Christchurch Road

HP11ER

The Square

HP24AG

Alexandra Road

HP25HT

Sheppards Yard

HP25YW

Smithfield

HP24AX

Alexandra Road

HP24FD

Wood Lane

HP25SR

Townsend

HP11DR

Dacorum Way

HP25BZ

Lower Adeyfield Road

HP11DA

Stephyns Chambers

HP24FT

Orchid Drive

HP25YY

Sharpcroft

HP25HB

Fensomes Alley

HP25PZ

Normandy Court

HP25HW

Herbert Street

HP25HZ

Heather Way

HP25BN

East Street

HP11LA

Marlowes

HP24XP

Scriveners Close

HP11EB

Dacorum Way

HP11EZ

Marlowes

HP11EU

Waterhouse Street

HP25SX

Summer Court

HP19ZY

Marlowes

HP25HJ

George Street

HP25HU

Garland Close

HP11HL

Combe Street

HP24AN

Caernarvon Close

HP25BL

Midland Road

HP11LF

Marlowes

HP25DQ

Westview Rise

HP13AN

Armstrong Place

HP25BU

Queensway

HP24ZE

Wood Lane

HP25BS

Alexandra Road

HP25XD

Old Bell Court

HP13FA

Piccotts End Road

HP25HA

Queensway

HP24WL

Albion Hill

HP25DT

Allandale

HP24ZG

Selden Hill

HP11WX

Dacorum Way

HP25AD

Church Street

HP25YS

Berefeld

HP25YP

Smithfield

HP11EH

Marlowes

HP24FS

Selden Hill

HP24TQ

Selden Hill

HP24FW

Selden Hill

HP24AE

Mayflower Avenue

HP25GW

Lower Adeyfield Road

HP25DB

St Pauls Road

HP13AB

High Street

HP11DX

The Marlowes Centre

HP25BP

Alexandra Road

HP13AL

High Street

HP13AE

High Street

HP13AW

Sun Square

HP11EA

Waterhouse Street

HP11DH

Marlowes

HP11LR

Queensway

HP24AJ

Crescent Road

HP25BW

Broad Street

HP24FU

St Albans Road

HP11BL

Marlowes

HP11DP

Dacorum Way

HP25GU

Thorn Mead

HP25SP

Townsend

HP11GQ

Marlowes

HP25HQ

Figtree Hill

HP24YJ

Park Lane

HP11EF

Bridge Street

HP25GY

Gilroy Road

HP25BF

Alexandra Road

HP11LD

Marlowes

HP25YG

Midland Road

HP25SU

Townsend

HP13AH

High Street

HP24TR

Maynard Road

HP25JD

Kings Mews

HP11LN

Dacorum Way

HP24AD

Hillfield Road

HP24XN

Selden Hill

HP11EQ

Marlowes

HP11FU

Bridge Street

HP13AR

High Street

HP25HX

Queensway

HP25BE

Alexandra Road

HP25ZF

Allandale

Data Sources

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