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HP1 3AA

High Street

Hemel Hempstead Town

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Detailed insights for HP1 3AA

Overview

Postcode HP1 3AA 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 149.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gadebridge & Old Town is £63,425 per year. The nearest station is Hemel Hempstead, about 1.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Gadebridge Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
150
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 an average 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 149.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Gadebridge & Old Town is £63,425 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 162 ft away from HP1 3AA.

Flood risk

No risk

Gadebridge & Old Town near HP1 3AA 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HP1 3AA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGadebridge ParkLargeWalking directions to Gadebridge Park
0.4 miKeen FieldsLargeWalking directions to Keen Fields
0.2 miGadebridge ParkLargeWalking directions to Gadebridge Park

Area Profile

Population
372
Population density
874.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.07(+113%)
Anti-social behaviour
56.29(+387%)
Public order
16.17(+216%)
Other theft
14.37(+163%)
Drugs
12.57(+335%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
281
75.34%
Other White
31
8.31%
Other
10
2.68%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
1.88%
Chinese
6
1.61%
Total population: 373

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
124
37.92%
Level 3 (A level)
56
17.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
14.98%
No qualifications
48
14.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
6.42%
Total 16+ residents: 327

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
92
45.32%
Owns outright
49
24.14%
Owns with a mortgage
46
22.66%
Other forms of private rent
7
3.45%
Social rents from council
6
2.96%
Total households: 203

Property prices in Hemel Hempstead Town

Median price£275,000
Price per sq ft£411
Sales (last 12 months)67
Typical range (middle 50%)£211K – £390K

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £411 per square foot) in Hemel Hempstead Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,416 up to £775,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hemel Hempstead Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£562,500£455
Semi-Detached7£430,000£466
Terraced18£390,000£428
Flats38£219,500£368

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hemel Hempstead Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hemel Hempstead Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£455,000£228,500£384,750£311,000
2017£520,000£225,000£372,500£317,000
2018£425,000£212,250£422,500£370,000
2019£552,500£190,000£319,000£327,000
2020£411,000£197,000£450,000£317,000
2021£570,500£255,000£400,000£382,000
2022£676,500£285,000£451,000£387,500
2023£587,500£232,500£432,550£380,000
2024£650,000£190,000£453,750£375,000
2025£590,000£209,000£451,500£391,250
2026£237,600£430,000£390,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hemel Hempstead Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hemel Hempstead Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£346£508£406£344
2017£442£401£399£374
2018£627£399£368£384
2019£327£374£434£377
2020£407£374£410£394
2021£427£430£421£397
2022£467£438£458£471
2023£474£455£452£405
2024£344£335£474£400
2025£436£364£447£390
2026£395£434£489
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hemel Hempstead Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hemel Hempstead Town in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP1 3AA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP1 3AA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Feb 202512, Figtree Hill, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5HQFlatsLeasehold£173,000
30 Jan 202610 - 12, Queensway, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1LROtherFreehold£15,000
14 Oct 2025Flat 6, Old Hempstead House, 10, Queensway, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1LRFlatsLeasehold£268,000
04 Apr 2025Flat 3, Old Hempstead House, 10, Queensway, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1LRFlatsLeasehold£190,000
28 Jul 202546, Heather Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5HFFlatsLeasehold£137,000

Schools

In the HP1 3AA postcode area, located within Gadebridge & Old Town, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HP1 3AA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryGeorge Street Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableThe Collett SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryGade Valley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP1 3AA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HP1 3AA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miDay 124-26 High Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3AEWalking directions to Day 1
0.2 miMarlowDacorum Way, Dacorum, HP1 1LBWalking directions to Marlow
0.2 miPremierLower Adeyfield Road, Dacorum, HP2 5BZWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miAsdaHillfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4AAWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miIcelandHillfield Road, Dacorum, HP2 4AAWalking directions to Iceland

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 3AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Neil Harden

Hemel Hempstead Town - Elected 21 Nov 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

David Taylor

Hemel Hempstead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictDacorumE07000096
Parliamentary ConstituencyHemel HempsteadE14001278
ParishDacorum, unparished areaE43000076
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Gadebridge & Old TownE02004865
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dacorum 010CE01023399
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HP1 3AA

Is HP1 3AA (Gadebridge & Old Town) safe?

The area around HP1 3AA records about 150 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near HP1 3AA?

The median sale price around HP1 3AA in Gadebridge & Old Town is £275,000 (about £411 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HP1 3AA?

There are 17 schools close to HP1 3AA, including George Street Primary School (Good), The Collett School (Good) and Gade Valley Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HP1 3AA?

HP1 3AA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,326 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HP1 3AA (Gadebridge & Old Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hemel Hempstead covering HP1 3AA is David Taylor (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Neil Harden (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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.