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About

Highfield is a residential ward located on the western edge of Hemel Hempstead in the Dacorum district. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, primarily from the mid-20th century, including terraced homes and semi-detached properties. Its layout features quiet, tree-lined streets and several small greens, providing a settled suburban environment for its residents. The ward is bordered by open farmland to the west, creating a distinct edge between the town and the rural landscape.

Local amenities are focused along Stoneycroft and nearby parts of Leverstock Green, serving the community's daily needs. The area is home to the Longdean School complex and is adjacent to the playing fields of The Hemel Hempstead School. A notable local landmark is the former Highfield House, a historic farmhouse that now sits within the suburban setting, reflecting the area's transition from countryside to a residential part of the town.

Area overview

On average Highfield has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 39.3% 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 5,886 people, with a population density of about 4,852.8 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
39.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Highfield Population
5,886
Population density
4,852.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.88(+102%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.43(+172%)
Vehicle crime
12.74(+190%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.02(+58%)
Public order
6.97(+36%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,041
68.63%
Other White
588
9.99%
African
215
3.65%
Pakistani
182
3.09%
Other Asian
131
2.22%
Total population: 5,888

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,207
26.3%
No qualifications
1,044
22.75%
Level 3 (A level)
744
16.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
622
13.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
607
13.23%
Total 16+ residents: 4,589

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
754
31.88%
Owns with a mortgage
582
24.61%
Owns outright
443
18.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
331
14%
Other social rented
189
7.99%
Total households: 2,365

Property prices in Highfield

Median price£361,250
Price per sq ft£414
Sales (last 12 months)44
Typical range (middle 50%)£315K – £410K

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £361,250 (about £414 per square foot) in Highfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,500 up to £795,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Highfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£596,000£483
Semi-Detached6£408,500£447
Terraced27£345,000£382
Flats5£197,500£311

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Highfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200,500£325,000£305,000
2017£430,000£215,000£385,000£292,500
2018£450,000£200,000£333,000£298,250
2019£460,500£218,000£321,000£290,000
2020£448,750£217,000£305,975£287,000
2021£467,000£225,000£375,000£325,000
2022£505,000£205,000£375,000£367,500
2023£435,000£234,975£368,750£364,250
2024£540,000£203,000£420,000£347,500
2025£515,000£213,250£380,000£358,750
2026£615,000£196,750£428,500£345,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£324£359£357
2017£394£349£341£333
2018£469£374£412£341
2019£410£350£351£311
2020£393£354£344£344
2021£351£373£399£380
2022£469£335£443£388
2023£407£347£464£397
2024£495£389£409£408
2025£469£377£436£383
2026£521£288£443£403
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Highfield in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.