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HP1 1DA

Stephyns Chambers

Hemel Hempstead Town

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Overview

Postcode HP1 1DA 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 107.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Water Gardens.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
75.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

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

9/10

Hemel Hempstead Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 107.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

75.4%

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.

Income level

4/10

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

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 186 ft away from HP1 1DA.

Flood risk

No risk

Hemel Hempstead Town near HP1 1DA 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HP1 1DA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Hemel Hempstead

N/A

Walking directions to Hemel Hempstead

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HP1 1DA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miWater GardensLargeWalking directions to Water Gardens
0.5 miHeath ParkMediumWalking directions to Heath Park
0.3 miPlough GardensSmallWalking directions to Plough Gardens

Area Profile

Population
368
Population density
3,871.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
93.73(+1270%)
Anti-social behaviour
48.31(+318%)
Violence and sexual offences
40.37(+28%)
Vehicle crime
12.98(+195%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.81(+70%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
294
79.89%
Other White
12
3.26%
Pakistani
10
2.72%
Other
9
2.45%
White and Black African (mixed)
8
2.17%
Total population: 368

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
22.48%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
22.48%
Level 3 (A level)
41
18.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
17.43%
No qualifications
26
11.93%
Total 16+ residents: 218

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
100
70.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
8.45%
Shared ownership
9
6.34%
Owns with a mortgage
7
4.93%
Social rents from council
7
4.93%
Total households: 142

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 1DA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP1 1DA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Sept 2025Flat 62, Swan Court, Waterhouse Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1DSFlatsLeasehold£91,000
24 Nov 2025Unit 9, The Marlowes Centre, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1DXOtherLeasehold£41,160
09 Jul 2025216, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1BHOtherLeasehold£76,087
14 Nov 20256, Bridge Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1EFFlatsLeasehold£82,500
05 Mar 202534, Bridge Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1EFFlatsLeasehold£150,000

Schools

In the HP1 1DA 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 1DA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySouth Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNurseryHeath Lane Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryThe Hemel Hempstead SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP1 1DA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HP1 1DA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressMarlowes, Dacorum, HP1 1BBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miRomfood1 Bridge Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1EGWalking directions to Romfood
0.1 miHemel Food Centre147 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1BBWalking directions to Hemel Food Centre
0.2 miLondis95 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1LFWalking directions to Londis
0.3 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 1DA, 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 015GE01035563
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced2015-10-01

Frequently asked questions about HP1 1DA

Is HP1 1DA (Hemel Hempstead Town) safe?

The area around HP1 1DA records about 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 1DA?

The median sale price around HP1 1DA 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 1DA?

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

What is the nearest station to HP1 1DA?

The closest station to HP1 1DA is Hemel Hempstead, about 1,469 m away.

How deprived is the area around HP1 1DA?

HP1 1DA 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 1DA (Hemel Hempstead Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hemel Hempstead covering HP1 1DA 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.