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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

HP25NQ

Jupiter Drive

HP25TQ

Wharfedale

HP25YW

Smithfield

HP25NP

Jupiter Drive

HP25PJ

Mercury Walk

HP25TT

Teesdale

HP25GZ

Queensway

HP25GG

Clarendon Close

HP25AL

Mercers

HP25AX

Allandale

HP25RF

Malvern Way

HP25RG

Cambrian Way

HP25XZ

Allandale

HP25RT

Bathurst Road

HP25TR

Lonsdale

HP25UE

Cloister Walk

HP25UZ

Clarendon Close

HP25XR

East Mimms

HP25PH

Mercury Walk

HP25RH

Cambrian Way

HP25SE

Fletcher Way

HP25XP

Little Mimms

HP25QG

Apollo Way

HP25XF

Baylie Court

HP25YL

Typleden Close

HP25FN

Highfield

HP25NN

Jupiter Drive

HP25TF

Wensleydale

HP25AZ

Paston Road

HP25DG

Lower Adeyfield Road

HP25FW

Grover Close

HP25RB

Malvern Way

HP25XE

Baylie Lane

HP25RR

Fletcher Way

HP25GX

Harkness Road

HP25UN

Highfield

HP25WR

Achilles Close

HP25AH

Taverners

HP25WT

Jupiter Drive

HP25HX

Queensway

HP25PZ

Normandy Court

HP25SX

Summer Court

HP25TX

Westerdale

HP25ZZ

Juno Road

HP25AY

Paston Road

HP25QZ

Pentland

HP25FZ

Grover Close

HP25NJ

Jupiter Drive

HP25PU

Downside

HP25QL

Jupiter Drive

HP25PG

Dione Road

HP25UP

Mimas Road

HP25DF

Queensway

HP25AU

Allandale

HP25SW

Cattsdell

HP25YU

Wheatfield

HP25QQ

Neptune Drive

HP25AQ

Randalls Ride

HP25QR

Fletcher Way

HP25SZ

Lavender Walk

HP25PN

Corner Farm Place

HP25FR

Glamis Place

HP25SA

Fletcher Way

HP25SB

Bellgate

HP25TP

Airedale

HP25XY

Slippers Hill

Data Sources

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