Postcode HP1 1WX 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 Hemel Hempstead Town area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 176.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hemel Hempstead Town is £54,536 per year. The nearest station is Hemel Hempstead located about 1.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Gadebridge Park.
Hemel Hempstead Town has a moderate 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 58.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 318 ft away from HP1 1WX.
Hemel Hempstead Town near HP1 1WX 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 | Water Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Water Gardens |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £292,500 in Hemel Hempstead Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,416 up to £875,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £590,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £391,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £420,000 |
| Flats | 40 | £206,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hemel Hempstead Town
In the HP1 1WX postcode area, located within Hemel Hempstead Town, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP1 1WX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Marlow | Dacorum Way, Dacorum, HP1 1LB | Walking directions to Marlow |
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Hillfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4AA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 95 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1LF | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Hillfield Road, Dacorum, HP2 4AA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Day 1 | 24-26 High Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3AE | Walking directions to Day 1 |
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 1WX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Neil Harden
Hemel Hempstead Town - Elected 21 Nov 2024
David Taylor
Hemel Hempstead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.