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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 86 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
86
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
47.39(+50%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.32(+102%)
Vehicle crime
9.45(+115%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.44(+17%)
Public order
5.17(+1%)
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 55 recent sales, the median property price is £346,500 in Highfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,500 up to £795,000.

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
Flats13£240,000
Terraced31£365,000
Detached5£515,000
Semi-Detached6£385,000

10 years median price trend in Highfield

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

All postcodes in Highfield

HP25QX

Cotswold

HP25PS

Woodhall Lane

HP25AN

Great Heart

HP25RA

Malvern Way

HP25XR

East Mimms

HP25UD

Pennine Way

HP25AU

Allandale

HP25XE

Baylie Lane

HP25TL

Wharfedale

HP25PB

Hyperion Court

HP25NU

Jupiter Drive

HP25RB

Malvern Way

HP25QR

Fletcher Way

HP25SG

Cattsdell

HP25TA

Cambrian Way

HP25TD

Cambrian Way

HP25AX

Allandale

HP25NZ

Hidalgo Court

HP25JB

The Maltings

HP25SQ

Thumpers

HP25YR

Boxhill

HP25AT

Allandale

HP25NN

Jupiter Drive

HP25SJ

Thumpers

HP25RH

Cambrian Way

HP25SX

Summer Court

HP25UF

The Bounce

HP25NJ

Jupiter Drive

HP25DB

St Pauls Road

HP25SP

Townsend

HP25RP

Bohemia

HP25XP

Little Mimms

HP25AJ

Taverners

HP25PL

Martian Avenue

HP25PH

Mercury Walk

HP25QL

Jupiter Drive

HP25QZ

Pentland

HP25TX

Westerdale

HP25AG

Bowyers

HP25QP

Fletcher Way

HP25TG

Wharfedale

HP25FN

Highfield

HP25FW

Grover Close

HP25AF

Allandale

HP25UP

Mimas Road

HP25RF

Malvern Way

HP25TS

Ribblesdale

HP25QN

Solway

HP25YU

Wheatfield

HP25XZ

Allandale

HP25AL

Mercers

HP25AH

Taverners

HP25PT

Woodhall Lane

HP25TR

Lonsdale

HP25TW

Coverdale

HP25QF

Uranus Road

HP25TT

Teesdale

HP25NS

Jupiter Drive

HP25SB

Bellgate

HP25PN

Corner Farm Place

HP25SU

Townsend

HP25YX

Broadcroft

HP25QE

Neptune Drive

HP25YS

Berefeld

HP25TB

Cambrian Way

HP25NQ

Jupiter Drive

Data Sources

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