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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

HP11BJ

Marlowes

HP25BP

Alexandra Road

HP25DT

Allandale

HP25HE

Queensway

HP25SR

Townsend

HP25SY

Church Street

HP25YZ

Layhill

HP11BH

Marlowes

HP24FU

St Albans Road

HP25AD

Church Street

HP25HJ

George Street

HP11EH

Marlowes

HP24AE

Mayflower Avenue

HP24TN

Selden Hill

HP25YN

Smithfield

HP24TQ

Selden Hill

HP25HL

St Marys Road

HP25YP

Smithfield

HP25ZB

Hemel Hempstead Town

HP24FR

Park Lane

HP24ZF

Wood Lane

HP25HD

Queensway

HP24TU

Wolsey Road

HP25YW

Smithfield

HP11DH

Marlowes

HP24FW

Selden Hill

HP25HT

Sheppards Yard

HP25AR

Temple Mead

HP11BN

Combe Street

HP24AL

Fernville Lane

HP25HB

Fensomes Alley

HP25XD

Old Bell Court

HP11GQ

Marlowes

HP11WX

Dacorum Way

HP24DH

Caernarvon Court

HP25UE

Cloister Walk

HP24FY

Selden Hill

HP24XN

Selden Hill

HP24ZG

Selden Hill

HP25HY

St Mary's Road

HP24AF

Mayflower Avenue

HP25AS

Church Street

HP25YL

Typleden Close

HP11ED

Waterhouse Street

HP24JZ

Crescent Road

HP11BB

Marlowes

HP19SA

Marlowes

HP24AN

Caernarvon Close

HP24FD

Wood Lane

HP25DG

Lower Adeyfield Road

HP11LB

Dacorum Way

HP13AR

High Street

HP25BH

Midland Road

HP11DR

Dacorum Way

HP11EA

Waterhouse Street

HP11UH

Brindley Way

HP13AE

High Street

HP24AD

Hillfield Road

HP25AW

Chapel Street

HP24AH

Crescent Road

HP24AQ

Alexandra Road

HP25BL

Midland Road

HP25GX

Harkness Road

HP25XG

Alexandra Road

HP11DA

Stephyns Chambers

HP25DW

Alexandra Road

HP11LR

Queensway

HP25HX

Queensway

HP25EZ

Andrews Close

HP25PZ

Normandy Court

HP11DP

Dacorum Way

HP19ZY

Marlowes

HP24AP

Walnut Grove

HP24FT

Orchid Drive

HP25SX

Summer Court

HP13AB

High Street

HP24AR

Mayflower Avenue

HP24AT

The Sidings

HP24TT

Park Lane

HP11BL

Marlowes

HP13AQ

High Street

HP25PU

Downside

HP13EJ

High Street

HP24AB

Hillfield Road

HP24FS

Selden Hill

HP25HA

Queensway

HP11LN

Dacorum Way

HP24TF

Paradise

HP25HP

Herbert Street

HP11BE

Marlowes

HP25DF

Queensway

HP25HZ

Heather Way

HP25XH

Figtree Hill

HP25HQ

Figtree Hill

HP25YU

Wheatfield

HP25BZ

Lower Adeyfield Road

HP11EQ

Marlowes

HP11BA

Marlowes

HP11BT

Riverside

HP24FA

Selden Hill

Data Sources

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