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HP1 1DP

Hemel Hempstead Town

Dacorum

England / East of England / Dacorum / Hemel Hempstead Town / HP1 1DP

Overview

Postcode HP1 1DP 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 263.5 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 1.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Gadebridge Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
263
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
58.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Hemel Hempstead Town has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,119 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Hemel Hempstead Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 263.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

58.3%

Approximately 58.3% 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

6/10

The average income of residents in Hemel Hempstead Town is £48,100 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 323 ft away from HP1 1DP.

Flood risk

No risk

Hemel Hempstead Town near HP1 1DP 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.4 miGadebridge ParkLarge
0.3 miWater GardensLarge

Area Profile

Population
177
Population density
2,381 per km²

Demographics

British
143
81.71%
Other White
17
9.71%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
4
2.29%
Irish
4
2.29%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.71%
Total population: 175

Housing

Social rents from council
35
30.43%
Other social rented
32
27.83%
Owns outright
26
22.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
11.3%
Owns with a mortgage
7
6.09%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Hemel Hempstead Town

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £332,000 in Hemel Hempstead Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,500 up to £880,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£595,000
Flats31£195,000
Semi-Detached16£440,000
Terraced18£376,250

10 years price trend in Hemel Hempstead Town

Schools

In the HP1 1DP postcode area, located within Hemel Hempstead Town, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableLockers Park SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableThe Collett SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.4 miNurseryHeath Lane Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.1 miMarlowDacorum Way, Dacorum, HP1 1LB
0.1 miAsdaHillfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4AA
0.1 miLondisMarlowes, Dacorum, HP1 1ER
0.2 miIcelandHillfield Road, Dacorum, HP2 4AA
0.2 miDay 1Alexandra Road, Dacorum, HP1 3AE

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.