Postcode HP1 1BH is located in a major urban area, within the Hemel Hempstead Town ward of Dacorum in the East of England region, and forms part of the Hemel Hempstead Town area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 377.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hemel Hempstead Town is £54,536 per year. The nearest station is Hemel Hempstead located about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Water Gardens.
Hemel Hempstead Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,045 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Hemel Hempstead Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 377.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hemel Hempstead Town is £54,536 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 215 ft away from HP1 1BH.
Hemel Hempstead Town near HP1 1BH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hemel Hempstead located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Hemel Hempstead | N/A | Walking directions to Hemel Hempstead |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Water Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Water Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Plough Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Plough Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Balderson's Moor | Small | Walking directions to Balderson's Moor |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £292,500 in Hemel Hempstead Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,416 up to £875,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £590,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £391,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £420,000 |
| Flats | 40 | £206,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hemel Hempstead Town
In the HP1 1BH postcode area, located within Hemel Hempstead Town, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP1 1BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | Marlowes, Dacorum, HP1 1BB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0 mi | Romfood | 1 Bridge Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1EG | Walking directions to Romfood |
| 0.1 mi | Hemel Food Centre | 147 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1BB | Walking directions to Hemel Food Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 95 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1LF | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Hillfield Road, Dacorum, HP2 4AA | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Dacorum district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for HP1 1BH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Neil Harden
Hemel Hempstead Town - Elected 21 Nov 2024
David Taylor
Hemel Hempstead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.