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About

Highfield is a residential neighbourhood situated to the north of Hemel Hempstead town centre. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, primarily from the mid-20th century, set along quiet, tree-lined streets. It functions as a local community with convenient access to the town's main amenities and transport links.

A notable local landmark is the Highfield Park, a large green space offering recreational facilities. The area is also defined by its proximity to the Grand Union Canal, which provides a route for walking and cycling away from the main roads.

Area overview

On average Highfield has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 42.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Highfield is £51,157 per year. There are 3 schools in Highfield: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Highfield is home to around 7,934 people, with a population density of about 5,569.7 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
42.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Highfield Population
7,934
Population density
5,569.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.8(+67%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.57(+104%)
Vehicle crime
10.71(+135%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.19(+28%)
Public order
6.3(+21%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,497
69.32%
Other White
690
8.7%
African
316
3.98%
Pakistani
282
3.56%
Indian
168
2.12%
Total population: 7,930

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,553
25.53%
No qualifications
1,430
23.51%
Level 3 (A level)
968
15.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
842
13.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
835
13.73%
Total 16+ residents: 6,082

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,104
34.95%
Owns with a mortgage
744
23.55%
Owns outright
526
16.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
384
12.16%
Other social rented
321
10.16%
Total households: 3,159

Property prices in Highfield

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Highfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,500 up to £672,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Highfield 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 Highfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£515,000
Flats19£229,000
Semi-Detached7£380,000
Terraced28£362,500

10 years median price trend in Highfield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highfield.

All postcodes in Highfield

HP25PR

Highfield

HP25TN

Sleddale

HP25QP

Fletcher Way

HP25TA

Cambrian Way

HP25NL

Callisto Court

HP25NT

Jupiter Drive

HP25PD

Saturn Way

HP25PS

Woodhall Lane

HP25TJ

Westerdale

HP25RX

Bathurst Road

HP25SQ

Thumpers

HP25TZ

Westerdale

HP25UF

The Bounce

HP25YX

Broadcroft

HP25TS

Ribblesdale

HP25DB

St Pauls Road

HP25RZ

Fletcher Way

HP25NH

Deimos Drive

HP25NX

The Heights

HP25NY

Saturn Way

HP25PE

Saturn Way

HP25QB

Pluto Rise

HP25AT

Allandale

HP25QF

Uranus Road

HP25SU

Townsend

HP25YS

Berefeld

HP25AF

Allandale

HP25PB

Hyperion Court

HP25TH

Wharfedale

HP25NU

Jupiter Drive

HP25QU

Mendip Way

HP25QJ

Jupiter Drive

HP25QW

Fletcher Way

HP25SH

Thumpers

HP25WU

Queensway

HP25XW

Long Mimms

HP25YR

Boxhill

HP25YT

Wheatfield

HP25RP

Bohemia

HP25GY

Gilroy Road

HP25RD

Cheviots

HP25RU

Bathurst Road

HP25QD

Neptune Drive

HP25RN

Bohemia

HP25PT

Woodhall Lane

HP25RA

Malvern Way

HP25SF

Cattsdell

HP25SP

Townsend

HP25YY

Sharpcroft

HP25QT

Chilterns

HP25SN

Cattsdell

HP25AN

Great Heart

HP25FX

Queensway

HP25NR

Pallas Road

HP25NW

Ganymede Place

HP25QH

Jupiter Drive

HP25QY

Mendip Way

HP25TU

Westerdale

HP25BB

Marchmont Green

HP25RQ

Cambrian Way

HP25TB

Cambrian Way

HP25PL

Martian Avenue

HP25RW

Bohemia

HP25SL

Thumpers

HP25TL

Wharfedale

HP25TW

Coverdale

HP25UD

Pennine Way

HP25AP

Knoll Green

HP25AJ

Taverners

HP25DD

St Pauls Road

HP25SD

Bowmans Court

HP25QX

Cotswold

HP25AG

Bowyers

HP25BA

Paston Road

HP25NS

Jupiter Drive

HP25BU

Queensway

HP25QN

Solway

HP25TD

Cambrian Way

HP25YH

Thriftfield

HP25NZ

Hidalgo Court

HP25PF

Saturn Way

HP25PY

Downside

HP25QA

Achilles Close

HP25SG

Cattsdell

HP25YJ

Thriftfield

HP25QE

Neptune Drive

HP25RE

Quantocks

HP25JB

The Maltings

HP25RY

Glanfield

HP25SR

Townsend

HP25SY

Church Street

HP25TG

Wharfedale

HP25YZ

Layhill

HP25GQ

Grover Close

HP25PA

Saturn Way

HP25TE

Nidderdale

HP25SJ

Thumpers

HP25XT

Slippers Hill

HP25YN

Smithfield

HP25YP

Smithfield

Data Sources

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