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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

HP24TP

Wood Lane

HP25BD

Pine Tree Close

HP25BY

Christchurch Road

HP25SZ

Lavender Walk

HP11DX

The Marlowes Centre

HP13FA

Piccotts End Road

HP24AS

Hillfield Road

HP11BS

Waterhouse Street

HP25FR

Glamis Place

HP25HN

Austins Place

Data Sources

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