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HP1 2AQ

Benchleys Road

Boxmoor

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Detailed insights for HP1 2AQ

Overview

Postcode HP1 2AQ is located in a major urban area, within the Boxmoor ward of Dacorum in the East of England region, and forms part of the Chaulden area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chaulden is £63,601 per year. The nearest station is Hemel Hempstead, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Station Moor.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
26.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Chaulden has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,655 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Chaulden has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.6%

Approximately 26.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Chaulden is £63,601 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 226 ft away from HP1 2AQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Chaulden near HP1 2AQ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HP1 2AQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Hemel Hempstead

N/A

Walking directions to Hemel Hempstead

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HP1 2AQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miStation MoorLargeWalking directions to Station Moor
0.5 miNorthridge ParkMediumWalking directions to Northridge Park
0.3 miFishery MoorMediumWalking directions to Fishery Moor

Area Profile

Population
288
Population density
5,026.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.55(0%)
Shoplifting
19.85(+190%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.72(+10%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.6(-12%)
Public order
4.58(-11%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
241
83.97%
Other White
33
11.5%
Irish
7
2.44%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.05%
Other
2
0.7%
Total population: 287

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
30.04%
Level 3 (A level)
43
19.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
18.83%
No qualifications
35
15.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10.31%
Total 16+ residents: 223

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
36
29.03%
Social rents from council
30
24.19%
Owns outright
29
23.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
17.74%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.23%
Total households: 124

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 2AQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP1 2AQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 May 2025111, Northridge Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2AGTerracedFreehold£401,175
26 Sept 2025163, Northridge Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2ALTerracedFreehold£427,000
30 Jan 202690, Northridge Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2AFFlatsLeasehold£216,250
12 Feb 202576, Northridge Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2AFFlatsLeasehold£237,500
19 Sept 20255, Long Chaulden, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2HSTerracedFreehold£675,000

Schools

In the HP1 2AQ postcode area, located within Chaulden, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HP1 2AQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Rose's Catholic Infant SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryPixies Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryChaulden Junior SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP1 2AQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HP1 2AQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-op FoodLong Chaulden, Dacorum, HP1 2HXWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miBoxmoor Village Store7-11 St Johns Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1QFWalking directions to Boxmoor Village Store
0.4 miSparTwo Waters Way, Dacorum, HP3 9BQWalking directions to Spar

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 2AQ, 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)ChauldenE02004871
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dacorum 016BE01023384
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HP1 2AQ

Is HP1 2AQ (Chaulden) safe?

The area around HP1 2AQ records about 56 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 2AQ?

The median sale price around HP1 2AQ in Chaulden is £485,000 (about £465 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HP1 2AQ?

There are 17 schools close to HP1 2AQ, including St Rose's Catholic Infant School, Pixies Hill Primary School (Good) and Chaulden Junior School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HP1 2AQ?

The closest station to HP1 2AQ is Hemel Hempstead, about 677 m away.

How deprived is the area around HP1 2AQ?

HP1 2AQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,655 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HP1 2AQ (Chaulden) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hemel Hempstead covering HP1 2AQ 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.