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HP1 1BT

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Hemel Hempstead Town

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Overview

Postcode HP1 1BT 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, roughly 4.6× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hemel Hempstead Town is £54,536 per year. The nearest station is Hemel Hempstead, about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Water Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
377
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
39.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Hemel Hempstead Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 377.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

39.5%

Approximately 39.5% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Hemel Hempstead Town is £54,536 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 163 ft away from HP1 1BT.

Flood risk

No risk

Hemel Hempstead Town near HP1 1BT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hemel Hempstead located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HP1 1BT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Hemel Hempstead

N/A

Walking directions to Hemel Hempstead

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HP1 1BT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWater GardensLargeWalking directions to Water Gardens
0.4 miBlackbirds MoorMediumWalking directions to Blackbirds Moor
0.3 miHeath ParkMediumWalking directions to Heath Park

Area Profile

Population
238
Population density
2,720 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
175.43(+456%)
Anti-social behaviour
132.72(+1047%)
Shoplifting
91.33(+1235%)
Criminal damage and arson
39.42(+521%)
Other theft
35.48(+549%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
136
56.67%
Other White
43
17.92%
Pakistani
11
4.58%
African
7
2.92%
Chinese
6
2.5%
Total population: 240

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
40.64%
No qualifications
35
18.72%
Level 3 (A level)
25
13.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
10.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
7.49%
Total 16+ residents: 187

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
47
37.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
21.77%
Owns with a mortgage
15
12.1%
Owns outright
14
11.29%
Shared ownership
14
11.29%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Hemel Hempstead Town

Median price£275,000
Price per sq ft£411
Sales (last 12 months)67
Typical range (middle 50%)£211K – £390K

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £411 per square foot) in Hemel Hempstead Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,416 up to £775,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hemel Hempstead Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£562,500£455
Semi-Detached7£430,000£466
Terraced18£390,000£428
Flats38£219,500£368

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hemel Hempstead Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hemel Hempstead Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£455,000£228,500£384,750£311,000
2017£520,000£225,000£372,500£317,000
2018£425,000£212,250£422,500£370,000
2019£552,500£190,000£319,000£327,000
2020£411,000£197,000£450,000£317,000
2021£570,500£255,000£400,000£382,000
2022£676,500£285,000£451,000£387,500
2023£587,500£232,500£432,550£380,000
2024£650,000£190,000£453,750£375,000
2025£590,000£209,000£451,500£391,250
2026£237,600£430,000£390,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hemel Hempstead Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hemel Hempstead Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£346£508£406£344
2017£442£401£399£374
2018£627£399£368£384
2019£327£374£434£377
2020£407£374£410£394
2021£427£430£421£397
2022£467£438£458£471
2023£474£455£452£405
2024£344£335£474£400
2025£436£364£447£390
2026£395£434£489
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hemel Hempstead Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hemel Hempstead Town in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP1 1BT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP1 1BT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jun 2025Flat 6, Moorview House, Selden Hill, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4FYFlatsLeasehold£103,500
10 Mar 202663, Handleys Court, Selden Hill, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4FWFlatsLeasehold£188,000
04 Mar 202621, Handleys Court, Selden Hill, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4FWFlatsLeasehold£225,200
12 Sept 202554, Handleys Court, Selden Hill, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4FWFlatsLeasehold£197,500
12 Mar 202542, Handleys Court, Selden Hill, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4FWFlatsLeasehold£185,000

Schools

In the HP1 1BT postcode area, located within Hemel Hempstead Town, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HP1 1BT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryThe Hemel Hempstead SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimarySouth Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNurseryHeath Lane Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP1 1BT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HP1 1BT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressMarlowes, Dacorum, HP1 1BBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miRomfood1 Bridge Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1EGWalking directions to Romfood
0.2 miHemel Food Centre147 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1BBWalking directions to Hemel Food Centre
0.4 miLondis95 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1LFWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miIcelandHillfield Road, Dacorum, HP2 4AAWalking directions to Iceland

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dacorum district (2025-26).

Band A£1,529
Band B£1,784
Band C£2,039
Band D£2,294
Band E£2,804
Band F£3,314
Band G£3,824
Band H£4,588

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for HP1 1BT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Neil Harden

Hemel Hempstead Town - Elected 21 Nov 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

David Taylor

Hemel Hempstead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictDacorumE07000096
Parliamentary ConstituencyHemel HempsteadE14001278
ParishDacorum, unparished areaE43000076
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hemel Hempstead TownE02004870
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dacorum 015FE01035562
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced2005-12-01

Frequently asked questions about HP1 1BT

Is HP1 1BT (Hemel Hempstead Town) safe?

The area around HP1 1BT records about 377 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near HP1 1BT?

The median sale price around HP1 1BT in Hemel Hempstead Town is £275,000 (about £411 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HP1 1BT?

There are 14 schools close to HP1 1BT, including The Hemel Hempstead School, South Hill Primary School (Good) and Heath Lane Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HP1 1BT?

The closest station to HP1 1BT is Hemel Hempstead, about 1,345 m away.

How deprived is the area around HP1 1BT?

HP1 1BT scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,045 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HP1 1BT (Hemel Hempstead Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hemel Hempstead covering HP1 1BT is David Taylor (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Neil Harden (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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.