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HP1 1JL

Heath Brow

Boxmoor

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Overview

Postcode HP1 1JL 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below 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 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Station Moor.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Hemel Hempstead Town has a low 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

6/10

Hemel Hempstead Town has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.8%

Approximately 7.8% 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 50 ft away from HP1 1JL.

Flood risk

No risk

Hemel Hempstead Town near HP1 1JL 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HP1 1JL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Hemel Hempstead

N/A

Walking directions to Hemel Hempstead

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HP1 1JL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miStation MoorLargeWalking directions to Station Moor
0.3 miWater GardensLargeWalking directions to Water Gardens
0.2 miBlackbirds MoorMediumWalking directions to Blackbirds Moor

Area Profile

Population
378
Population density
5,060.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
19.25(+66%)
Violence and sexual offences
19.25(-39%)
Other theft
6.69(+22%)
Vehicle crime
5.86(+33%)
Bicycle theft
5.02(+491%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
276
72.63%
Indian
17
4.47%
Pakistani
17
4.47%
Other White
15
3.95%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
3.16%
Total population: 380

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
140
45.16%
Level 3 (A level)
54
17.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
13.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
9.35%
No qualifications
27
8.71%
Total 16+ residents: 310

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
69
48.94%
Owns outright
48
34.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
9.22%
Social rents from council
10
7.09%
Other social rented
1
0.71%
Total households: 141

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 1JL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP1 1JL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 202541, Park Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1JSSemi-DetachedFreehold£400,000
14 Jan 202618, Vicarage Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1JNTerracedFreehold£497,000
26 Mar 2025256, Cotterells, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1JPTerracedFreehold£440,000
10 Feb 2025214, Cotterells, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1JPSemi-DetachedFreehold£355,000
09 Feb 202617, Park Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1JTDetachedFreehold£570,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HP1 1JL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryThe Hemel Hempstead SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miNurseryHeath Lane Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySouth Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP1 1JL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HP1 1JL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco ExpressMarlowes, Dacorum, HP1 1BBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miBoxmoor Village Store7-11 St Johns Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1QFWalking directions to Boxmoor Village Store
0.4 miRomfood1 Bridge Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1EGWalking directions to Romfood
0.4 miHemel Food Centre147 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1BBWalking directions to Hemel Food Centre
0.5 miAldiLondon Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9AAWalking directions to Aldi

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 1JL, 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 015HE01035564
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1983-03-01

Frequently asked questions about HP1 1JL

Is HP1 1JL (Hemel Hempstead Town) safe?

The area around HP1 1JL records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 1JL?

The median sale price around HP1 1JL 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 1JL?

There are 18 schools close to HP1 1JL, including The Hemel Hempstead School, Heath Lane Nursery School (Good) and South Hill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HP1 1JL?

The closest station to HP1 1JL is Hemel Hempstead, about 1,013 m away.

How deprived is the area around HP1 1JL?

HP1 1JL scores 3 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 1JL (Hemel Hempstead Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hemel Hempstead covering HP1 1JL 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).

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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.