Postcode HP1 1HW is located in a major urban area, within the Boxmoor 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 183.7 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 1.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Gadebridge Park.
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.
Hemel Hempstead Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 183.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.4% 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 per household in Hemel Hempstead Town is £54,536 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 109 ft away from HP1 1HW.
Hemel Hempstead Town near HP1 1HW 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Gadebridge Park | Large | Walking directions to Gadebridge Park |
| 0.3 mi | Gadebridge Park | Large | Walking directions to Gadebridge Park |
| 0.4 mi | Water Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Water Gardens |
Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £473,000 in Boxmoor area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,075,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £685,000 |
| Flats | 26 | £260,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £607,500 |
| Terraced | 38 | £440,000 |
10 year median price trend in Boxmoor
In the HP1 1HW postcode area, located within Hemel Hempstead Town, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP1 1HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Marlow | Dacorum Way, Dacorum, HP1 1LB | Walking directions to Marlow |
| 0.2 mi | Day 1 | Alexandra Road, Dacorum, HP1 3AE | Walking directions to Day 1 |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Marlowes, Dacorum, HP1 1ER | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Hillfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4AA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.