Postcode HP1 1BJ 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 157.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hemel Hempstead Town is £48,100 per year. The nearest station is Hemel Hempstead located about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest large park is Water Gardens.
Hemel Hempstead Town has a moderate 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 157.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 75.4% 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 of residents in Hemel Hempstead Town is £48,100 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 164 ft away from HP1 1BJ.
Hemel Hempstead Town near HP1 1BJ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Blackbirds Moor | Medium | Walking directions to Blackbirds Moor |
| 0.4 mi | Heath Park | Medium | Walking directions to Heath Park |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 in Hemel Hempstead Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,416 up to £880,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £582,500 |
| Flats | 40 | £199,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £440,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £392,500 |
10 year median price trend in Hemel Hempstead Town
In the HP1 1BJ postcode area, located within Hemel Hempstead Town, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP1 1BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Marlowes, Dacorum, HP1 1BB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Romfood | Bridge Street, Dacorum, HP1 1FU | Walking directions to Romfood |
| 0.2 mi | Hemel Food Centre | King Harry Street, Dacorum, HP1 1GN | Walking directions to Hemel Food Centre |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Marlowes, Dacorum, HP1 1ER | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Hillfield Road, Dacorum, HP2 4AA | Walking directions to Iceland |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.