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Leverstock Green

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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 7 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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Leverstock Green Population

9,712

Population density

4,047.5 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £560,000 in Leverstock Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,000 up to £1,060,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Leverstock Green over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	4	£202,000	£134,900	£162,500	£237,500	£255,500
Terraced	27	£425,000	£274,044	£368,750	£480,000	£555,500
Semi-Detached	16	£572,500	£380,500	£470,000	£630,000	£789,250
Detached	27	£765,000	£589,500	£677,500	£835,000	£964,000

10 years median price trend in Leverstock Green

All postcodes in Leverstock Green

HP38PR

Leverstock Green Road

HP24GG

Bluebell Walk

HP24PT

Burleigh Road

HP39UL

Great Elms Road

HP38QA

Leverstock Green Road

HP38PE

Ritcroft Street

HP38AU

Hartcroft Close

HP38HF

St Michaels Avenue

HP38NG

Fir Tree Close

HP24NQ

Pancake Lane

HP24NH

Westwick Close

HP38DN

Sylvan Close

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail