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HP1 1LA

Hemel Hempstead Town

Dacorum

England / East of England / Dacorum / Gadebridge & Old Town / Hemel Hempstead Town / HP1 1LA

Overview

Postcode HP1 1LA 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 Gadebridge & Old Town area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 213.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Gadebridge & Old Town is £50,200 per year. The nearest station is Hemel Hempstead located about 1.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Keen Fields.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
214
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Gadebridge & Old Town has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,326 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Gadebridge & Old Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 213.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

3.9%

Approximately 3.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income of residents in Gadebridge & Old Town is £50,200 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 218 ft away from HP1 1LA.

Flood risk

No risk

Gadebridge & Old Town near HP1 1LA 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.5 miKeen FieldsLarge
0.3 miGadebridge ParkLarge
0.4 miWater GardensLarge

Property prices in Hemel Hempstead Town

Based on 65 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.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£595,000
Flats30£193,250
Semi-Detached15£420,000
Terraced15£377,500

10 years price trend in Hemel Hempstead Town

Schools

In the HP1 1LA postcode area, located within Gadebridge & Old Town, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryGeorge Street Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableThe Collett SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableLockers Park SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0 miMarlowDacorum Way, Dacorum, HP1 1LB
0.1 miDay 1Alexandra Road, Dacorum, HP1 3AE
0.2 miAsdaHillfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4AA
0.2 miPremierLower Adeyfield Road, Dacorum, HP2 5BZ
0.3 miLondisMarlowes, Dacorum, HP1 1ER

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.