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HP1 1PL

Beechfield Road

Boxmoor

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Detailed insights for HP1 1PL

Overview

Postcode HP1 1PL is located in a major urban area, within the Boxmoor ward of Dacorum in the East of England region, and forms part of the Boxmoor & Apsley area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Boxmoor & Apsley is £72,601 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 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Station Moor.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
50%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Boxmoor & Apsley has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,672 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Boxmoor & Apsley has an average crime rate, with approximately 53.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

50%

Approximately 50.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Boxmoor & Apsley is £72,601 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HP1 1PL.

Flood risk

No risk

Boxmoor & Apsley near HP1 1PL 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 1PL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Hemel Hempstead

N/A

Walking directions to Hemel Hempstead

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
302
Population density
6,579.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.42(-26%)
Vehicle crime
13.01(+196%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.55(-61%)
Other theft
4.55(-17%)
Burglary
3.9(+40%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
261
87.29%
Pakistani
11
3.68%
Indian
6
2.01%
Other White
6
2.01%
Bangladeshi
4
1.34%
Total population: 299

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
63
24.42%
No qualifications
57
22.09%
Level 3 (A level)
46
17.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
14.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
12.4%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
65
44.52%
Owns with a mortgage
36
24.66%
Owns outright
23
15.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
9.59%
Other social rented
8
5.48%
Total households: 146

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 1PL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP1 1PL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Feb 202611, The Cornfields, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1UAFlatsLeasehold£173,035
26 Sept 20253, The Cornfields, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1UAFlatsLeasehold£178,000
11 Nov 2025107A, Beechfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1NZTerracedFreehold£395,000
05 Dec 202520, Crouchfield, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1PATerracedFreehold£475,000
27 Jun 202527, Crouchfield, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1PATerracedFreehold£460,000

Schools

In the HP1 1PL postcode area, located within Boxmoor & Apsley, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HP1 1PL
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 1PL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HP1 1PL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 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 miTesco ExpressMarlowes, Dacorum, HP1 1BBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miHemel Food Centre147 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1BBWalking directions to Hemel Food Centre
0.5 miLondis95 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1LFWalking directions to Londis

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 1PL, 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)Boxmoor & ApsleyE02004873
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dacorum 018FE01023382
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HP1 1PL

Is HP1 1PL (Boxmoor & Apsley) safe?

The area around HP1 1PL records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near HP1 1PL?

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

What schools are near HP1 1PL?

There are 18 schools close to HP1 1PL, 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 1PL?

The closest station to HP1 1PL is Hemel Hempstead, about 1,033 m away.

How deprived is the area around HP1 1PL?

HP1 1PL scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,672 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HP1 1PL (Boxmoor & Apsley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hemel Hempstead covering HP1 1PL 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.