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About

Leverstock Green ward is a residential area situated on the eastern side of Hemel Hempstead. It is characterised by a mix of housing developments from different eras, including post-war estates and more recent builds. The ward contains several local shops, schools, and community facilities centred around its main roads. Green spaces are integrated throughout, with playing fields and smaller recreational areas providing open ground for local use.

The area is defined by its proximity to the M1 motorway, which runs along its eastern boundary, influencing its layout and connectivity. A notable local feature is the annual Leverstock Green Chronicle, a community newspaper produced by volunteers since the 1970s. The ward also includes the historic Leverstock Green Village area, with its older cottages and the 19th-century church of St. Mary the Virgin, offering a contrast to the surrounding modern housing estates.

Area overview

On average Leverstock Green has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 20.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Leverstock Green is £67,630 per year. There are 6 schools in Leverstock Green: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Leverstock Green is home to around 9,712 people, with a population density of about 4,047.5 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
20.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Leverstock Green Population
9,712
Population density
4,047.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.23(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.81(+114%)
Other theft
17.3(+216%)
Shoplifting
6.8(-1%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.97(-6%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,240
74.55%
Other White
527
5.43%
Pakistani
458
4.72%
Indian
308
3.17%
African
218
2.24%
Total population: 9,712

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,422
31.47%
No qualifications
1,261
16.39%
Level 3 (A level)
1,249
16.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,220
15.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
934
12.14%
Total 16+ residents: 7,696

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,311
35.25%
Owns with a mortgage
1,196
32.16%
Social rents from council
715
19.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
310
8.34%
Other social rented
133
3.58%
Total households: 3,719

Property prices in Leverstock Green

Median price£550,000
Price per sq ft£464
Sales (last 12 months)85
Typical range (middle 50%)£415K – £715K

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 (about £464 per square foot) in Leverstock Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £1,448,368.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Leverstock Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£750,000£530
Semi-Detached15£570,000£496
Terraced29£425,000£434
Flats8£224,000£330

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Leverstock Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leverstock Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£700,000£245,000£505,000£321,250
2017£631,250£237,500£457,000£330,000
2018£605,000£240,000£430,000£339,000
2019£632,500£207,000£483,750£325,000
2020£626,000£233,000£513,750£335,000
2021£720,000£252,500£485,000£350,000
2022£710,000£210,000£550,000£399,000
2023£677,500£230,000£527,500£377,500
2024£770,000£230,000£505,000£397,000
2025£780,000£174,000£575,000£400,000
2026£630,000£224,000£545,000£428,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leverstock Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leverstock Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£447£355£442£356
2017£438£332£393£360
2018£453£340£396£375
2019£452£420£402£340
2020£431£324£473£369
2021£446£338£456£385
2022£515£375£512£426
2023£477£326£472£415
2024£476£341£491£428
2025£524£344£503£433
2026£513£346£482£428
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leverstock Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Leverstock Green 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.