Postcode HP1 1SS 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 176.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× 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 1.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Gadebridge Park.
Hemel Hempstead Town has an average 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 176.9 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 238 ft away from HP1 1SS.
Hemel Hempstead Town near HP1 1SS 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gadebridge Park | Large | Walking directions to Gadebridge Park |
| 0.3 mi | Gadebridge Park | Large | Walking directions to Gadebridge Park |
| 0.5 mi | Water Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Water Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £760,000 | £477 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £625,000 | £460 |
| Terraced | 31 | £460,000 | £479 |
| Flats | 31 | £270,000 | £425 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP1 1SS.
In the HP1 1SS postcode area, located within Hemel Hempstead Town, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP1 1SS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Marlow | Dacorum Way, Dacorum, HP1 1LB | Walking directions to Marlow |
| 0.3 mi | Day 1 | 24-26 High Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3AE | Walking directions to Day 1 |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Hillfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4AA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 95 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1LF | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 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.
Elected local representatives for HP1 1SS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Claire Hobson
Boxmoor - Elected 4 May 2023
Simy Dhyani
Boxmoor - Elected 4 May 2023
William Allen
Boxmoor - Elected 4 May 2023
David Taylor
Hemel Hempstead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around HP1 1SS records about 177 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.
The median sale price around HP1 1SS in Hemel Hempstead Town is £485,000 (about £465 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to HP1 1SS, including The Collett School (Good), Gade Valley Primary School (Good) and Laureate Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
HP1 1SS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,119 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Hemel Hempstead covering HP1 1SS 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).
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.