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HP1 1JA

Cotterells Hill

Boxmoor

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Detailed insights for HP1 1JA

Overview

Postcode HP1 1JA 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 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 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park 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
11.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

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

11.1%

Approximately 11.1% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 241 ft away from HP1 1JA.

Flood risk

No risk

Hemel Hempstead Town near HP1 1JA 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 1JA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Hemel Hempstead

N/A

Walking directions to Hemel Hempstead

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HP1 1JA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWater GardensLargeWalking directions to Water Gardens

Area Profile

Population
358
Population density
3,895.5 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
311
87.85%
Other White
16
4.52%
Irish
8
2.26%
Caribbean
6
1.69%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.13%
Total population: 354

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
118
40.55%
No qualifications
45
15.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
15.12%
Level 3 (A level)
41
14.09%
Apprenticeship
18
6.19%
Total 16+ residents: 291

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
58
37.91%
Owns outright
56
36.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
13.07%
Social rents from council
11
7.19%
Other social rented
6
3.92%
Total households: 153

Property prices in Boxmoor

Median price£485,000
Price per sq ft£465
Sales (last 12 months)118
Typical range (middle 50%)£328K – £650K

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 (about £465 per square foot) in Boxmoor area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £1,140,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Boxmoor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£760,000£477
Semi-Detached25£625,000£460
Terraced31£460,000£479
Flats31£270,000£425

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Boxmoor

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boxmoor.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£550,000£265,000£447,500£370,000
2017£625,000£250,000£465,000£385,000
2018£643,750£258,750£470,000£371,000
2019£580,000£241,000£421,000£383,750
2020£660,000£241,250£449,000£395,000
2021£638,000£260,000£493,500£410,000
2022£755,000£265,000£530,000£450,000
2023£750,000£259,000£526,500£425,000
2024£712,500£261,500£545,000£454,000
2025£682,500£260,500£607,500£440,000
2026£680,000£280,000£625,000£500,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boxmoor.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Boxmoor.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£399£404£456£416
2017£463£452£443£432
2018£442£419£448£429
2019£418£392£462£432
2020£465£427£462£446
2021£489£416£465£447
2022£524£433£495£519
2023£504£439£513£485
2024£501£447£500£474
2025£483£445£455£496
2026£469£442£523£428
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Boxmoor.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Boxmoor in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP1 1JA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 May 202536, Cotterells Hill, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1JATerracedFreehold£352,000
24 Mar 20256, Cotterells Hill, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1JDDetachedFreehold£407,600
27 Nov 202545, South Hill Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1JBTerracedFreehold£365,000
27 Jun 202513, Collett Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1HYSemi-DetachedFreehold£840,000
01 Dec 202511, Cemmaes Meadow, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1HXSemi-DetachedFreehold£650,000

Schools

In the HP1 1JA postcode area, located within Hemel Hempstead Town, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HP1 1JA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySouth Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNurseryHeath Lane Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableLockers Park SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HP1 1JA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miRomfood1 Bridge Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1EGWalking directions to Romfood
0.2 miLondis95 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1LFWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miHemel Food Centre147 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1BBWalking directions to Hemel Food Centre
0.3 miTesco ExpressMarlowes, Dacorum, HP1 1BBWalking directions to Tesco Express
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 1JA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Claire Hobson

Boxmoor - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Simy Dhyani

Boxmoor - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

William Allen

Boxmoor - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

David Taylor

Hemel Hempstead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictDacorumE07000096
Parliamentary ConstituencyHemel HempsteadE14001278
WardBoxmoorE05004701
ParishDacorum, unparished areaE43000076
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hemel Hempstead TownE02004870
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dacorum 015FE01035562
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HP1 1JA

Is HP1 1JA (Hemel Hempstead Town) safe?

The area around HP1 1JA 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 1JA?

The median sale price around HP1 1JA in Hemel Hempstead Town is £485,000 (about £465 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HP1 1JA?

There are 15 schools close to HP1 1JA, including South Hill Primary School (Good), Heath Lane Nursery School (Good) and Lockers Park School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HP1 1JA?

The closest station to HP1 1JA is Hemel Hempstead, about 1,456 m away.

How deprived is the area around HP1 1JA?

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

The Member of Parliament for Hemel Hempstead covering HP1 1JA is David Taylor (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Claire Hobson (Liberal Democrats), Simy Dhyani (Liberal Democrats) and William Allen (Liberal Democrats).

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.